Want Moore with Dr. Moore, The Criminologist of The Bay, is a space to create and facilitate transformative learning in criminal justice, education and within the community. By hosting progressive discussions, challenging ideas, and shedding light on issues impacting justice involved individuals, their families, and the communities in which they reside, this podcast explores the Bay Area’s dynamic criminal justice system and its many interconnected systems and services.
Dr. Talia Moore is a criminologist, college professor, self-published author and poet, and forensic researcher specializing in criminal justice, law enforcement culture and community and client engagement. Dr. Moore has over a decade of law enforcement and community corrections experience. As a Deputy Probation Officer, she supervised juveniles, adults, felony drug offenders and the significantly mentally ill. Dr. Moore currently serves as the Program Director and as a professor in the Graduate Counseling and Forensic Psychology Program at Saint Mary’s College. In addition, as the Empowerment Associate Director at the Alameda County Family Justice Center, she works with domestic violence and human trafficking survivors to learn financial literacy and create life stability.
Criminology is the study of criminal behavior and its causes, aiming to understand why individuals commit crimes. It explores various theories, patterns, and trends in crime to inform effective crime prevention strategies. Within the criminal justice system, law enforcement investigates crimes, courts process cases, and corrections aim for rehabilitation. Criminology plays a vital role in shaping evidence-based policies and advocating for social justice and equity. By engaging with communities, criminologists work towards a safer and fairer society for all.
In addition, she hosts Want Moore with Dr. Moore the Criminologist of the Bay, a podcast dedicated to exposing the successes, challenges, and tribulations of the justice system. Dr. Moore received her B.A. in Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley, with a concentration in Psychology and a minor in African American Studies, earned her M.A. in Psychology from Golden Gate University, and her Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology and Forensics from Argosy University American School of Professional Psychology.
Criminology is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of sociology, psychology, law, and criminal justice to study crime, criminal behavior, and societal responses to crime.
Criminology seeks to understand the causes and consequences of crime, examining factors such as social inequality, environmental influences, psychological traits, and systemic issues to develop insights into criminal behavior.
Criminology involves the study of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and rehabilitation, analyzing their effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.
Criminology aims to develop effective strategies and policies for crime prevention, focusing on situational prevention, community-based approaches, and intervention programs to reduce crime rates and enhance public safety.
Criminology also encompasses the study of victimology, examining the experiences and impact of crime on victims, their rights, and the support services available to them.
Criminology plays a crucial role in shaping criminal justice policies and advocating for reforms based on evidence-based practices, aiming to create fairer, more equitable systems that promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.