• Women and Crime

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Women and Crime

By: Cloud10
  • Summary

  • Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You’ll hear the stories of these women, paired with the science that tells you where it all went wrong. We’ll explore the causes of female crime, victimology, the legal system, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system. Dr Meghan Sacks and Dr Amy Shlosberg are both Professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Both have years of first-hand experience working with offenders and professionals in the criminal justice system. They teach classes covering topics such as: Women & Crime, Race & Crime, Criminology, and Serial Killers.
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  • Susan Horton
    May 6 2025
    Ep 238: A woman who ate a poppy seed salad the day before giving birth found herself accused of illicit drug use This is the Susan Horton story. If you or someone you know is facing mental or substance problems there is help. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Also the APA provides a list of Treatment centers and resources for pregnant substance-using women and girls https://www.apa.org/pi/women/resources/treatment-resources-pregnant-women.pdf Sources for Today's Episode: Reveal Podcast The Marshall Project https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/09/09/drug-test-pregnancy-pennsylvania-california NY Post Los Angeles Times Revealnews.org Mother Jones Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Flamingo - Keep smooth and refreshed with Flamingo: hair removal products made with your body in mind. Get started with an exclusive offer for our listeners. 25% OFF your first order at shopflamingo.com/WAC when you use code WAC. Tush Baby - Make this Mother’s Day count with the one gift that lightens her load—literally. Get 35% off sitewide with code crimewomen at tushbaby.com — now through May 12. Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo • Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro • Music by Dessert Media Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: • Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime • Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. • YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • W&C Reconsidered: Lavena Johnson
    May 2 2025
    Ep 134: ReRun: Lavena Johnson Women & Crime: Reconsidered is where we revisit our episode catalog and bring new insights, behind the scenes or updates. Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced & Edited by James Varga • Script Editor, • Music by Dessert Media Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Ruby Franke
    Apr 29 2025
    Ep 236: A popular mom influencer is called out for potential abuse, but what happens after her Youtube channel failed would shock the nation This is the Ruby Franke story Sources for Today's Episode: Biography.com NBC News ABC News People.com USA magazine JodiHildebrant.com The documentary Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Lumen - The warmer months are coming. Spring back into your health and fitness: go to lumen.me/CRIMEWOMEN to get 15% off your Lumen. Spot & Tango - Upgrade your pets bowl with Spot and Tango Unkibble! For a limited time, go to SpotandTango.com/wac and use code wac to get 50% off your first order! Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins

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