{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 230: The Sociology of Survival... A Conversation with Dr. Charlie Barnao","description":"Episode Summary: In a justice system often obsessed with risk scores and compliance checklists, what happens when we stop and ask a deeper question: How have you survived? In this powerful episode, Joseph Arvidson sits down with Dr. Charlie Barnao, sociologist, ethnographer, and professor at the University of Palermo, to explore the hidden strength behind the stories of justice-involved individuals. Dr. Barnao spent 15 years living in a halfway house\u2014not observing from the outside, but embedded in the day-to-day realities of those navigating the margins. His work on the Sociology of Survival offers a critical lens for probation, parole, and correctional professionals who want to truly understand resilience, identity, and change. Together, they dive into:   What survival looks like in environments of exclusion and stigma   How resilience and identity are built\u2014and rebuilt\u2014through supervision   Why qualitative insights (real stories) matter as much as data points   How the wrong labels can blur the professional lens\u2014and harm outcomes   Direct ties to the TIDES Supervision Model pillars of Resiliency, Identity, and Social Support   This episode challenges listeners to see beyond behavior\u2014to recognize survival as strength, and to partner with that strength to create real, lasting change. Whether you're a probation officer, trainer, policymaker, or simply passionate about justice transformation\u2014this conversation will reframe how you think about your work.  Guest Bio: Dr. Charlie Barnao is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Palermo (Italy), a scholar in cultural and communicative processes, and an ethnographer dedicated to exploring social marginality, survival, and resilience. His immersive research brings critical insights into how individuals adapt to exclusion and how systems can better support real transformation. &amp;nbsp;  Key Topics Covered:   Understanding the \u201cSociology of Survival\u201d   Lessons for probation and correctional practice   Why language matters: Labeling Theory and client identity   Building resilience and belonging through supervision   Embedding hope and belief into justice work   Connections to the TIDES Supervision Model pillars    Connect with Joseph Arvidson: \ud83c\udf10 The Criminologist Website \ud83d\udcfa Subscribe on YouTube \ud83d\udce7 joearvidson7@gmail.com &amp;nbsp;  If you found value in this episode: \u2705 Please leave a rating and review \u2705 Share it with a colleague, student, or friend in the justice space \u2705 Post a favorite quote from the episode and tag The Criminologist on LinkedIn or Instagram! Because always remember, folks: There\u2019s no them. There\u2019s only us. #Desistance #TIDES #SociologyOfSurvival #TheCriminologist #ProbationInnovation #JusticeTransformation #Podcast ","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\/36318845\/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\/36318845"}