Here you can find our podcast episodes related to language and criminal justice. Each podcast also has a downloadable transcription.
Language Matters in Criminal Justice
Sociologist and ethnographer Dr. Ursula Castellano join the podcast to discuss the ways language intersects with the criminal justice system.
The Power of Politeness in Police Interactions
Listen as Grace explains and discusses the applications and importance of Brown and Levinson’s Politeness Theory and Goffman’s Theory of Face for the field of law enforcement.
De-escalation Tactics and Linguistic Theory
Listen to host Grace and guest Maurice, a retired law enforcement officer, as they discuss the importance and process of de-escalation tactics and how language plays a key role.