{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 227:  From Crime to Connection...Arman Vestad on Identity, Resilience, and the Power of Social Support","description":"What does true transformation look like\u2014from the inside out? In this compelling episode of The Criminologist, host Joseph Arvidson sits down with Arman Vestad\u2014a former justice-involved individual turned award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, and advocate for change. Arman\u2019s life story is one of remarkable resilience, identity transformation, and the social connections that made desistance not just possible\u2014but sustainable. From his lived experience in the criminal justice system to his international Tour de Wave project\u2014where he runs across cities, smiling and connecting with strangers\u2014Arman\u2019s message is clear: we all have the power to create change through empathy, engagement, and everyday dialogue. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   The pivotal moment that shifted Arman\u2019s life from crime to purpose   How identity reconstruction plays a vital role in desistance   Why financial stability is a critical but overlooked piece in successful reintegration   How resilience and social support networks shape long-term transformation   What practitioners and policymakers can do to break stigma and support reentry   A look into Arman\u2019s Run and Smile events and upcoming Tour de Wave 2025   This conversation aligns closely with the TIDES Supervision Model, emphasizing the critical role of identity, resilience, and social support in fostering meaningful, evidence-based rehabilitation. \ud83d\udd17 Connect with Arman and learn more about his work: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/armanv.no \ud83c\udf10 Learn more about the TIDES Supervision Model: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/TheTIDESllc.com &amp;nbsp;If this episode resonates with you, please share it, leave a five-star review, and join the conversation on LinkedIn or wherever you connect with change-makers. ","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\/35920295\/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\/35920295"}