Criminology
briefly explained
Science communication and open science are important to us, which is why we want to communicate our research via many (social) media. Podcasts have become an integral part of the media landscape, which is why we have also recorded some short audios on important criminological and socially relevant topics.
Audios at a glance
22 Crime prevention
21 Substitute custodial sentence
In this episode, we look at the alternative custodial sentence, which serves as a substitute for a fine, and ask why the alternative custodial sentence is widely criticized.
20 Prisons
In this episode, we take a closer look at prisons in Germany, including pre-trial detention, the penal system with various forms of detention and preventive detention.
19 White collar crime vs. blue collar crime
In this episode, we will look at how white collar crime differs from blue collar crime, how widespread this form is and what constitutes it.
18 Hatecrime
This episode deals with so-called hate crime and answers the questions of how widespread this form of crime is, who it is directed against and what consequences it has.
17 Politically motivated crime
In this episode, we look at politically motivated crime, what it involves and how it is reflected in the PKS.
16 Sexualized violence
In this episode, we want to explain what sexualized violence is, who it is often directed against, why the reporting and conviction rates are low and what consequences it has for victims.
15 Juvenile delinquency
In this series, we look at the topics of juvenile delinquency, juvenile criminal law as well as statistical characteristics and trends in criminal offenses committed by juveniles and adolescents.
14 Strain Theory
In this episode, we explain strain theory, which emphasizes the importance of institutional goals and legitimate means to achieve these goals for the emergence of crime.
13 Moral Panic
This episode explores the concept of moral panic – a phenomenon in which certain groups or behaviors are portrayed as threatening, often exaggerated or without evidence, leading to societal reactions that may go beyond the actual scope of the problem.
12 Punitivity
In this episode, we examine why people differ in their tendency to sanction deviant behavior and what alternatives there are to punishment.
11 Dangerous places
This episode explains why some places are perceived as dangerous and what the consequences are when a place is declared a “dangerous place”.
