Women and Crime
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.
Our Editor's Take
The unique insights of two criminology professors make the Women and Crime podcast unlike any other in this expansive genre.
Dr. Meghan Sacks and Dr. Amy Shlosberg are the hosts behind Women and Crime. The two have a lot in common. They both earned their Ph.D. at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. They also both teach at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. And they both are criminology experts. So their podcast examines every crime through the lens of the criminology profession.
In addition to her work as a professor, Dr. Sacks is a published author. She has also researched and written on several important topics. Those include wrongful conviction, bail reform, and plea bargaining. Her written work demonstrates her keen understanding of criminal justice. Dr. Sacks brings this knowledge to each episode of the Women and Crime podcast.
Dr. Shlosberg is also a writer and researcher. Her studies have focused on the negative impacts of incarceration and reentry processes. Dr. Shlosberg's experience in the field allows her to talk about each case from a fresh new angle. Throughout each episode, the hosts make criminology accessible to everyone. They don't lose listeners in a mess of professional jargon. Instead, they discuss each case of female crime using everyday language. It makes Women and Crime podcast topics easy to understand.
Some episodes discuss well-known cases. Others explore crimes that never made the news. While each episode is about a woman, some are victims, and some are perpetrators. The hosts bring audiences along as they talk about the criminal justice system, social science, and female offenders. Many episodes also examine offender behavior.
This podcast may be a true crime lover's dream. But as with other true crime podcasts, the topics may cause discomfort. Women and Crime discusses upsetting topics like domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homicide. Listeners who love Women and Crime should also check out Direct Appeal. Also hosted by Dr. Sacks and Dr. Shlosberg, this show focuses on one case—the murder of Bill McGuire.
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