Safer Tomorrow Podcast
The Safer Tomorrow Podcast aims to reduce crime and violence today by raising awareness about solutions while providing practical tips, strategies and stories that inspire and empower change makers and peace seekers (regular citizens) to effect change.
As someone who has conducted research in this area, Dr. Jo is convicted about civil society's role in the crime problem and our responsibility to be part of the solution. Change is possible, and so Safer Tomorrow provides actionable and doable steps, everyone can participate in to create a safer, more compassionate, and equitable world.
When a crime is committed, trust is broken, the person who committed the crime has to prove themselves to earn trust.
But it's not just up to them. We must rethink the way we categorize people who make poor decisions and everything we think we know about them, their story, and their future. We must rebuild broken possibilities and connections and provide new potential. And we must reach out to become the community that helps others walk a healed path.
It may push us out of our comfort zones, but it's within our capacity.
Let's take action and create positive change together.
Safer Tomorrow Podcast
Understanding Desistence from Crime: Insights from Professor Fergus McNeill
In this episode of the Safer Tomorrow podcast, Dr. Jo discusses the process of desistance from crime and why it is important for society. He is joined by Professor Fergus McNeil, who shares his experience in drug rehab and criminal justice, which sparked his interest in the field. They explore the various aspects of desistance, including its primary, secondary, and tertiary components. They also delve into the role of social workers in facilitating desistance and the challenges faced in achieving successful outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of restorative and reparative approaches in criminal justice, focusing on repairing harm and creating a moral climate for acceptance. The episode concludes by emphasizing the need for a shift in societal attitudes towards rehabilitation and the transformative power of recognizing strengths and progress. Throughout the episode, they touch on the barriers to effective desistance-informed policies, such as political exploitation and public punitiveness. Additionally, they mention the Distant Voices project, which explores reintegration after punishment through creative processes. The episode inspires listeners to consider the importance of rehabilitation and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.
