{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 225:  From Probation to Podcasting... Lucy Bentley on Justice, Lived Experience, and stories that matter","description":"This week on The Criminologist podcast, we welcome the brilliant and boundary-pushing Lucy Bentley\u2014a former probation officer turned podcast producer who\u2019s redefining how we talk about justice, rehabilitation, and lived experience. Lucy\u2019s career spans frontline work in probation, prison services, and recovery programs, where she championed strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches for individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Now, she\u2019s bringing those same insights\u2014and a touch of humor\u2014to the microphone. In this episode, we explore: \u2705 Lessons from the field \u2013 What Lucy\u2019s podcasting self would tell her former probation officer self \u2705 Lived experience in media \u2013 The fine line between amplification and exploitation  \u2705 Neurodiversity and justice reform \u2013 The one change Lucy would implement overnight \u2705 Ancient myths &amp;amp; modern justice \u2013 Why probation might just be the modern-day Odyssey And, of course, we dive into Lucy\u2019s newest project\u2014The History Mongers\u2014her upcoming podcast where history meets comedy, and storytelling gets just a little bit chaotic. If you love quirky history, mythology, and unexpected connections to the world we live in today, this is a show you won\u2019t want to miss! \ud83d\udd17 Follow Lucy Bentley &amp;amp; The (upcoming) History Mongers podcast: \ud83d\udccc Lucy on Linked In Contact Lucy via email \ud83d\udce2 Support the Show! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review The Criminologist on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with a friend, a colleague, or anyone who believes in the power of storytelling to create change. \ud83d\udce9 Connect with Us: \ud83d\udd39 Website: theparagongroupllc.com \ud83d\udd39 Email: thecriminologistpodcast@gmail.com \ud83d\udd39 Facebook &amp;amp; Instagram: @thecriminologistpodcast \ud83d\udd39 Twitter: @Crimmediagroup (C-R-I-M media group) \ud83d\udd39 LinkedIn: Joseph Arvidson | The Criminologist Podcast | The Paragon Group \ud83c\udfa5 YouTube: Subscribe to The Criminologist for exclusive content \ud83d\udca1 Want to bring evidence-based practices and desistance training to your agency? Reach out for customized training, presentations, and consulting opportunities! \ud83c\udfa7 Tune in, get inspired, and remember\u2026 There\u2019s no them, there\u2019s only us. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Criminologist","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/242735\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35494530\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35494530"}