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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
I Am Not My Crime - Kate
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Kate's escalating alcohol addiction led to the worst possible outcome. This became the catalyst for her own recovery and her pursuit in life to make good by helping others. Kate is not her real name.
"I Am Not My Crime" features courageous people telling you the story about the crimes they have committed and their journey to redemption. As you make your way through this first season you will notice a couple of common themes: the importance of other people, opportunities for employment, and being welcomed back into society are what really matter for supporting change and a life lived differently. "I Am Not My Crime" has been produced to help you understand that for many people it is their circumstances that led them down the path to offending behaviour and that what somebody has done in the past is not an indication of who they are today.
Presented by University of Southern Queensland Criminologist Dr Suzanne Reich, each episode concludes with the latest research about why people commit the crime or crimes that have been discussed.
If this episode brings up any issues, and you need to talk to someone, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 22 22 22.
Explore the University of Southern Queensland's Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees: Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Southern Queensland (usq.edu.au)
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Klepova, O. (2018). ‘Too high’: 30% of fatal crashes in Australia are due to drink driving. Retrieved from: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/too-high-30-of-fatal-crashes-in-australia-are-due-to-drink-driving
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Thank you rha54861 for taking the time to provide such positive feedback, it is greatly appreciated! 🙏🏽😌
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
What an insightful discussion with Kate. It certainly has made me think about the definition of a “criminal”! What Kate did is a crime & she has impacted not only her life but many others for the rest of time, however that does not mean she should be tarnished forever. I am happy for her that she has faced her demons head on and come out the other side. Great podcast Sue & I am looking forward to hearing all the interviews. I love how Kates story has given me a different perspective!
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
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