Faith, Identity and Belonging: Preventing Criminal Recruitment with Tim Rosier Pt. 1: From Youth Justice to Faith-Informed Prevention
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What helps a person change, and what role can faith play in that journey? In this first episode, Tim Rosier joins Professor Goodman Sibeko to reflect on his career across probation, youth justice, prisons and academia, sharing experiences that challenged his understanding of crime, vulnerability and rehabilitation.Tim explores the power of trusted relationships, the importance of looking beyond first impressions, and why faith and spirituality are often overlooked in criminal justice and prevention. He also considers how practitioners can engage with faith ethically and recognise its potential to support lasting change.Featured Voices Host – A/Prof. Goodman Sibeko ISSUP Global Scientific Advisor.Head of Addiction Psychiatry, University of Cape Town.LinkedIn: goodmansibekoTwitter/X: @profgsibekoGuest – Tim RosierTim Rosier is a freelance academic educator and consultant most recently a Senior Lecturer at the University of Derby. His professional journey spans probation, youth justice, prison work, public health and academic research. That combination of frontline and scholarly experience informs his interest in why some young people become involved in crime while others remain resilient in the face of similar adversity, and in how identity, belonging, faith and positive relationships may contribute to prevention and long-term desistance.Connect with Tim: Tim Rosier on LinkedInRead his publication: Growing in maturity, growing in faith, growing out of crime: The role of children’s and young people’s faith in desistance. Read it here.Time Stamps[00:00] – Introduction[02:04] – From Law and Probation to Youth Justice[05:41] – The Power of Relationships and Trust[09:30] – Looking Beyond First Impressions[11:57] – Why Prevention Requires More Than Quick Fixes[13:47] – Faith, Spirituality and Personal Transformation[17:30] – Recognising Change and the Meaning of Justice[18:39] – Why Faith Is Overlooked in Criminal Justice[21:09] – Understanding Faith, Religion and Spirituality[23:02] – Integrating Faith into Professional Practice[24:06] – Closing ReflectionsAbout the ISSUP Exchange The ISSUP Exchange podcast series explores the evolution of responses to the challenges of substance use—from research and training to ethics, quality standards and evidence-based practice. We connect the dots so you can see the big picture.Explore more episodes and join the ISSUP podcast community here>>>About ISSUP ISSUP is a global network that unites, connects, and shares knowledge across the substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support workforce. Our mission is to make our members’ work as effective as possible—by providing access to training, resources, and a vibrant professional community.
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