Law & Disorder: The Nonfunctioning of Human Society

In this episode, we discuss: - The intensity of rehabilitating complex offenders - Human error and compounding risk factors - Victim prevention as a core purpose - Traits of high-functioning offenders... - And the commonalities with high-flying CEOs - Tom Meagher's article (Jill Maher's husband): whiteribbonblog.com/20…/…/17/the-danger-of-the-monster-myth/ (trigger warning) - Complex offenders rarely match stereotypes - Adapting your life to avoid crime - Childhood schemas e.g. mistrust - Self-reinforcing schemas e.g. low self-esteem - Reiterating the need for basic psycho-education If you are affected by this episode, consider talking with someone you trust or contact a support service. Help is available 24/7. You are not alone ❤️ • Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au • Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au • MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au • Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au Music: 'Road Hazard' by Blue Wave Theory

In this episode, we discuss: - Her unconventional education pathway - When she first knew this was her calling - Situational avoidance as a default reaction - Negativity and discomfort as an aspect of reality - Psycho-education and why it should be compulsory curriculum - Mental health awareness, as an empathetic response into self/society - A heartbreaking account of suicide and its rippling effects - The need for systematic improvements that better support responders - The importance of a having a toolkit for coping strategies and self-care If you are affected by this story consider talking with someone you trust or contact a support service. Help is available 24/7. You are not alone. • Lifeline 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au • Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au • MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 www.mensline.org.au • Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 www.kidshelpline.com.au Music: 'Road Hazard' by Blue Wave Theory