Defusing Tension in 90 Seconds: A Game Changer for Inmates and the Public

Defusing Tension in 90 Seconds: A Game Changer for Inmates and the Public

Author: Robert Riggs August 30, 2023 Duration: 36:48

Doug Noll says murderers are not born, they’re bred. Today kids revert to what they see around them…violence.

Doug Noll founded the Prison of Peace Project. Noll teaches hardcore inmates how to de-escalate an angry, emotional person in 90 seconds or less.

It’s a skill that we can all benefit from learning in this era of violence.

Hello, this is Robert Riggs taking you inside the crime scene tape in this episode of the True Crime Reporter® Podcast.

Besides telling interesting crime stories, it is also my mission to educate.

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know we live in an epidemic of violence.  school shootings, mass shootings at malls and public places, road rage murders, senseless violent acts, and, as I have reported, outlaw motorcycle gangs shooting each other in broad daylight on Interstate Highways.

Some days I think the world has gone crazy.

Mediator Doug Noll with Chowchilla inmates in “peace circle”
photo by Susan McRae 10/2/2010

Doug Noll is here to explain the causes and offer a solution that’s working in prisons.

The California lawyer felt a calling in 2010 to create the Prison of Peace project at the Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla, California, the largest women’s prison in the world. 


Link to Noll’s Book De-Escalate


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Robert Riggs has spent decades as an investigative reporter, and in True Crime Reporter, he applies that relentless, document-driven approach to the stories that haunt us. This isn't just a retelling of grim headlines; it's a meticulous walk through active case files, historical injustices, and the societal undercurrents that allow crime to flourish. Each episode feels like you're sitting across from Riggs as he lays out his notes, connecting dots between evidence, witness accounts, and the often-overlooked details that change a narrative. You'll hear the tension in the pursuit of truth, the weight of unresolved questions, and the quiet impact on communities and families left in the wake of violence. The podcast moves beyond the sensational to examine the cultural and systemic factors at play, offering a sober, deeply researched perspective. Listen for long-form narratives that build like a detective's board, where every piece of audio, every interview, and every document serves a purpose. It’s for those who want to understand the 'why' and the 'how' as much as the 'who,' presented with the clarity and authority of a seasoned journalist who knows the terrain. This is a journey into real stories, handled with the care they demand, and it naturally becomes an essential listen for anyone fascinated by the intersection of human behavior, justice, and the news.
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