EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 27 MIN
The Hustler Files Ep 144 - Guided By Experience + Grounded By Science = Changing Outcomes
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Dan Sheridan and Ashley Anderson are both PhDs and licensed behavior analysts, but don’t let their titles fool you; their work at Auburn University is no desk job. In partnership with the Alabama Department of Youth Services, Dan and Ashley head up a team of undergraduate stu-dents, graduate clinicians, and full-time staff who provide support for juvenile offenders within a local secure residential facility. Listen in as they share their insights on the intersection of research, education, and lived experience, and how these elements can create transformative outcomes for young people at critical turning points in their lives. The conversation highlights the importance of behavior analysis in reducing recidivism and addresses the root causes of crime, emphasizing the necessity for community involvement in supporting youth reintegration.
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Dan Sheridan and Ashley Anderson are both PhDs and licensed behavior analysts, but don’t let their titles fool you; their work at Auburn University is no desk job. In partnership with the Alabama Department of Youth Services, Dan and Ashley head up a team of undergraduate stu-dents, graduate clinicians, and full-time staff who provide support for juvenile offenders within a local secure residential facility. Listen in as they share their insights on the intersection of research, education, and lived experience, and how these elements can create transformative outcomes for young people at critical turning points in their lives. The conversation highlights the importance of behavior analysis in reducing recidivism and addresses the root causes of crime, emphasizing the necessity for community involvement in supporting youth reintegration.
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The Hustler Files Ep 144 - Guided By Experience + Grounded By Science = Changing Outcomes
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