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Colorado Radio for Justice

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A weekly audio bulletin board offering resources on reentry from prison or detention, produced by Colorado Radio for Justice in collaboration with Remerg, Denver's reentry resource hub.
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Another Not Guilty

Another Not Guilty

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The stories true crime doesn't want you to know. The real social justice stories of the criminal system from the insiders' perspective of public defenders told with a little humor, drama, and passion for criminal justice reform. Visit us at www.anothernotguiltypod.com
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Amplified Voices

Amber & Jason - Criminal Legal Reform Advocates with Lived Experience

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Amplified Voices is a podcast that lifts the voices of people and families impacted by the criminal legal system. Hosts Jason and Amber speak with real people in real communities to help them step into the power of their lived experience. Together, they explore shared humanity and real solutions for positive change.
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Ms. Justice is an advocate for prison and criminal justice reform. In each episode she will tackle prison and life topics as only Ms. Justice can. Inside each episode you will also find Ms. Justice talking to actual inmates as they tell their life story. Ms. Justice is here to give a voice to the voiceless...By any means necessary.
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Wrongful Conviction

Lava for Good Podcasts

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Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project Jason Flom, Pulitzer prize-winning podcast host and producer Maggie Freleng, and Emmy Award-winning writer, producer and podcast host Lauren Bright Pacheco, Wrongful Conviction features intimate conversations with men and women who have spent years in prison for crimes they maintain they did not commit. Some have been fully exonerated and reunited with family and friends while others cont ...
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Up to the Minute

Colorado Radio for Justice

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UP TO THE MINUTE is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). It's a weekly snapshot of what’s happening, and what’s on the horizon, in the criminal-legal system in Colorado and beyond, hosted by CRJ's team of system-impacted podcast hosts. CRJ's featured guests / contributors on the show are staff from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). www.radioforjustice.org
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Welcome to “Believe in Arkansas,” where we believe that free people are capable of extraordinary things and where we provide content that will address our state’s most pressing problems and discuss how freeing the potential within our own citizens can lead to solutions.Our Network breaks barriers that stand in the way of people realizing their potential. This moves our society toward one of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping others improve their lives.
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Rebel Justice

Rebel Justice - The View Magazine

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What is justice? Who does it serve? Why should you care? When we think about justice, we think about it as an abstract, something that happens to someone else, somewhere else. But justice and the law regulate every aspect of our interactions with each other, with organisations, and with the government. We never think about it until it impacts our lives, or that of someone close. Our guests are women with lived experience of the justice system whether as victims or women who have committed cr ...
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The War on Drugs

Lava for Good Podcasts

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Welcome to season two of The War on Drugs podcast, co-hosted by comedian Clayton English and Greg Glod, advisor to Stand Together on Criminal Justice and Drug Reform. This season, we’re bringing you real stories from real people—artists, athletes, and influencers like B-Real, Marcus King, Ricky Williams, John Osborne, and many others who lived the impacts of the War on Drugs firsthand. We’ll explore how drug policy isn’t just a political issue—it’s personal. We’ll talk about pain management, ...
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Crime Survivors Speak

Crime Survivors Speak

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Transforming our nation‘s safety and justice systems. At a time of increased consensus that American criminal justice needs reform, this show is about who victims of crime are, the safety solutions survivors want, and the model programs survivors support, programs that can get our country out of mass incarceration and into real safety -- a safety that is truly for all.
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The UoN Crim Podcast

The UoN Criminology and Criminal Justice Society

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The UoN Criminology and Criminal Justice Society presents: The UoN Crim Podcast. At UoNCCJS, we are committed to supporting criminology students and anyone interested in crime and justice. Through education and advocacy, we aim to spark conversations and inspire reform within the criminal justice system. Tune in from the comfort of your home as we explore fascinating topics, designed for all levels of criminology knowledge. Hosts: 2022 - Jessica Horne & Nick Minch 2021 - Isabella Crebert 202 ...
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The Peoples Office Podcast

ThePeoplesOfficePodcast

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The People’s Office Podcast is a conversation with Pima County Attorney Laura Conover and others that focus on the issues and questions from the public that can have a direct impact on our community. Discussions will also cover updates and changes in Criminal Justice Reform, tackling community challenges, finding solutions, reflections, and up-to-date insight into what’s happening at The People’s Office. Be sure to tune in and contact us with your topic ideas by sending an email to: thepeopl ...
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Justice Delayed

Billy and Jodie Sinclair

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This podcast is an examination of the American Criminal Justice System and Prison Industrial Complex. Join Billy and Jodie as they tackle difficult topics and come to grips with injustice, corruption, and human rights violations resulting from Retributive Justice and guide us towards a vision of Restorative Justice.
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Where Criminal Justice Leaders Collaborate: The 360 Justice Podcast gives leaders in the criminal justice industry a platform to discuss how they are solving tough social infrastructure challenges, including overcrowded and aging facilities, changing demographics, staffing shortages, insufficient funding, and more. Having worked with justice leaders in all 50 states and 22 countries, we know there is a strong desire to learn from others in the justice profession. Join us each month as we tal ...
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Since its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration. Now, we’re proud to announce the launch of The Reentry Reality Check, a new podcast hosted by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society,that highlights powerful stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders working to transform the criminal legal system and rebuild lives after prison.
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Across the States

American Legislative Exchange Council

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People spend far too much time looking just at the federal government. The same is true with podcasts. Instead, the discussions hosted on Across the States focus on state issues and state solutions within state capitols, by state legislators and with state policy experts. The American Legislative Exchange Council is the country's largest voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States. It acts as a forum to exchange ideas and develop state-based solutions.
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justicematters

Rob Osborne - prison reform and education

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justicematters is a podcast about the criminal justice system, prisons and the politics of incarceration. Discussions and interviews with those caught up in,, or otherwise involved with, the criminal justice system; plus expert commentary, prison poetry and music.
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Reasonably Suspicious is Just Liberty's monthly podcast on criminal justice issues. Just Liberty is a bipartisan 501c(4) organization dedicated to comprehensive criminal justice reform in Texas.
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Redemption Radio

Thad Bereday

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Redemption Radio explores the criminal justice system through the eyes of a returning citizen. The host, Thad Bereday, a former lawyer and presidential pardon recipient, leads guests in a dialogue about criminal justice reform, considering issues that prevent America's justice system from delivering compassion and mercy.
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House Rules: Politics and Policy in Utah

Utah House of Representatives

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Come along as state leaders and lawmakers discuss the issues shaping the Beehive State. Each episode, we ask experts on Utah politics and policy to cover one topic that impacts everyday Utahns. From housing affordability and water policy to education reform, criminal justice, and taxes – we'll help you get smart about everything going on in the Utah Legislature and state government. Brought to you by the Utah House of Representatives, this is House Rules.
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Let’s Talk Reform is brought to you by SJAIP, a collaborative initiative by a team of scientists working to elevate the discussion around social and mental health needs in the school-to-prison pipeline and United States criminal justice system. Every week we sit down with community champions, educators, and advocates working to change the system we see today. Tune in and join the conversation.
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Hosted by former police officer and award-winning app creator Paul Cooper, this podcast explores the untold realities of frontline policing in the UK. Each episode features honest conversations with current and former officers, legal professionals, experts, and those with lived experience – covering everything from policing culture and mental health to groundbreaking innovation and criminal justice reform. Whether you’re a serving officer, aspiring recruit, or simply curious about life in un ...
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Righteous Convictions features music executive, philanthropist, and activist Jason Flom in conversation with a diverse who's-who of advocates at the forefront of critical issues that will impact our future. Guests include Sir Richard Branson, Ashley Judd, Senator Dick Durbin, Sister Helen Prejean, Seth Godin, Congressman James Clyburn, and many more. His discussions with these thought leaders and change-makers uncover and inspire the most powerful actions we can take for reform, equal justic ...
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PenalReform

PenalReform

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Penal Reform International (PRI) is an independent non-governmental organisation that develops and promotes fair, effective and proportionate responses to criminal justice problems worldwide.
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Welcome to "Out Of Exile Podcast," where we highlight resilience, redemption, and the inspiring journeys of those who have transformed their lives after incarceration. In each episode, host Warren "Ren" Hynson talks with individuals who have turned their past struggles into powerful stories of hope and inspiration. Join us as we examine the paths these remarkable people have taken to overcome their pasts and become positive influences in their communities. From entrepreneurs and activists to ...
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Crime and the Courtroom

John M. Collins

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Crime and the Courtroom is a unique and stimulating examination of the American criminal justice system for the authorities and supporting professionals who make criminal justice possible. We turn an observant eye toward the system's evolving capacity to strike the delicate balance between preserving the quality of life of our citizens and protecting the rights of the accused. Hosted by one of the most respected and influential forensic experts in the United States, John M. Collins and his g ...
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Bail in the Midwest explores the integral role of bail in the criminal justice system. With its roots dating back hundreds of years, bail allows individuals charged with a crime to be free pending trial, while simultaneously ensuring public safety. However, efforts to reform the bail system have escalated across the country in recent years, with calls from advocates to reduce or even eliminate the incarceration of individuals charged with a crime. With violent crime on the rise, it has becom ...
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Merrittocracy

Keri Leigh Merritt

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Merrittocracy is a show about how to make America a better place. Interviewing scholars, politicians, artists, and activists, Keri Leigh Merritt gets to the heart of what this country needs to join the ranks of other developed nations. From criminal justice reform and affordable housing to job guarantees and multicultural organizing, Merrittocracy helps lay the groundwork for a more prosperous future for every American.
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Crisis of Crime aims to educate about criminology and criminal justice reform. Is our Criminal Justice System broken, or working as intended? I suppose it would depend on who you ask. Join me as I explore criminological theory as well as topics such as systemic racism, discrimination, and reforms.
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Failing Justice

Justin Carlson

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The Failing Justice Podcast, where real conversations about criminal justice unfold. Founded by law enforcement veteran, Justin Carlson, we bring insider insights to the forefront. Join us as we tackle issues like police reform, systemic challenges, and wrongful convictions. Get ready for unfiltered discussions, inspiring stories, and expert interviews. Together, let's challenge norms, amplify voices, and drive change. Tune in for a unique perspective on justice, advocacy, and the journey to ...
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National Advocacy Calls on Developing Legislation

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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NACDL's State Criminal Justice Network (SCJN), has initiated a conference call series entitled National Advocacy Calls on Developing Legislation (NACDL). The teleconferences generally feature an expert on an issue area and are designed to inform criminal defense lawyers and advocates across the country on a variety of criminal justice issues. Key to the calls is informing participants of any legislation or litigation pending that seeks progressive reform on the issue, and serves as a call to ...
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Over the past decade, California has enacted significant criminal justice reform policies and practices turning the criminal justice system on its head. Are these reform efforts having a devastating impact on crime rates and victims' rights? Please join national crime victims rights' advocate Michael Ramos, the former District Attorney of San Bernardino County and champion for victims' rights, along with national law enforcement expert Paul Cappitelli, a retired Sherrif's Captain and former ...
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Uncarcerated

Leigh Scott/Kevin Scott

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A journey into freedom for individuals recently released from incarceration. Hosted by Leigh Scott and Kevin Scott, two formerly incarcerated individuals looking to make a difference in the world of prison reform and criminal justice revolution but most importantly, giving humans a cathartic space to heal and share their stories.
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The Prison Post

CROP Organization

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The Prison Post is a podcast interviewing leaders in the criminal justice reform, restorative justice, and social justice movements. In addition, we share the transformational stories of the currently and formerly incarcerated and highlight what CROP Organization is doing by reimagining reentry for returning citizens.
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One Day & A Wake-Up

Colorado Radio for Justice

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ONE DAY & A WAKE-UP is production of Colorado Radio for Justice. It's a show about doing time... getting out... and where we go from here. In prison slang, "one day and a wake-up" means you're almost free: just one more day before you walk out the gate. On this show, we walk out the gates together, hearing real stories from those who’ve lived it, exploring struggles, hopes, and the road to redemption. www.radioforjustice.org
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Born in a prison cell, Mike Africa Jr. spent decades fighting to have his parents freed from prison. On a Move with Mike Africa Jr. will illuminate the issues and struggles of the people, inform the uninformed, and give you nothing but the truth.
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The Warrant

Centre for Criminal Justice Reform and Capacity Building, RSIL

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The Warrant is an initiative of the Centre for Criminal Justice Reform and Capacity Building (C3) at the Research Society of International Law, Pakistan (RSIL), an independent, non-partisan think tank based in Pakistan. C3 amalgamates RSIL’s capacities in research and analysis, policy formulation, legislative drafting, governance and administrative strengthening, statistical analysis, technological innovation, and capacity building to provide contextualized evidence-based solutions to crimin ...
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Justice In America

The Appeal

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Justice in America, hosted by Josie Duffy Rice and Clint Smith, is a podcast for everyone interested in criminal justice reform— from those new to the system to experts who want to know more. Each episode we cover a new criminal justice issue. We explain how it works and look at its impact on people, particularly poor people and people of color. We'll also interview activists, practitioners, experts, journalists, organizers, and others, to learn. By the end of the episode, you'll walk away w ...
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Voir Dire is an interview-based podcast about criminal justice reform. Sometimes, we share the conversations taking place on Harvard’s campus; other times, we start conversations outside of those small classrooms. Working or living in the criminal legal system can habituate you to the cruelty and wastefulness of the whole thing. In this podcast, we try to contextualize these systems, pick the brains of the most thoughtful people in criminal justice reform, and think big about how to ameliora ...
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After being convicted as an adult at the age of 16 and having served 15 years in prison, life has been one hell of a ride! Learn about my personal transformation and how I went from a gang member to a now Criminal Justice Reform advocate and camp counselor. Follow me as we jump into cultural topics and discuss political issues that affect our communities. Don’t miss out join the conversation!
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In August 1987, the body of 44-year-old single mother of two, Sandra Lison, was found in the Machickanee Forest in Green Bay, WI. She went missing from her bar the night prior. An autopsy showed that she was strangled and evidence suggested she was raped. Investigators interviewed the bar’s patrons, including brothers, 32-year-old David Bintz and 3…
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Send us a text Modern slavery isn’t far away or long ago. It’s here, woven into daily life, and too often dismissed as something else. We sit down with Lauren Saunders, Deputy Director of Frontline Services at Unseen, to uncover how exploitation hides in UK homes, care settings, nail bars, construction sites and supply chains—and what it takes to b…
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Reporter Brian O Connell spoke to people in Kent Station in Cork City about how safe they feel travelling by bus and rail. We also hear from Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail and David Boyd Director of Risk Management at Dublin Bus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Welcome to the first episode of season 7 of the UON Crim Podcast! I’m your host, Marcel Bock and in this episode, I talk with Tomika from Hillebrand Shaw & Co. where she fills us in on her life as a criminology student and how that led to her starting her own business in the field of NDIS work. We will discuss some of the challenges faced and rewar…
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The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) hosted a teach-in this month in Denver: “How Did We Get Here? Understanding Mass Incarceration in Colorado.” Colorado Radio for Justice’s Trevor Jones was there, and in this episode of UP TO THE MINUTE, he brings listeners into incisive, urgent insights and reflections from four voices: Christi…
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In this episode, host Ryan Norris talks with Dr. Emily Hamilton of the Mercatus Center and Duke McLarty, Executive Director of Groundwork in Northwest Arkansas. Together, they explore why affordable housing is so hard to build—and what Arkansas can do about it. Dr. Hamilton brings a national perspective on how zoning and land-use rules drive housin…
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In this timely Believe In Arkansas episode, Ryan Norris, State Director for Americans for Prosperity–Arkansas, welcomes Congressman French Hill for a conversation on the looming expiration of the tax cuts passed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and what it means for hardworking Arkansans. If Congress fails to act, the average Arkansas fa…
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A Future and A Hope provides faith-based re-entry housing for men that is furnished throughout. They believe that a person is a reflection of their environment, which is why one of the goals of this re-entry housing is to provide a clean environment with genuine support to those who are serious about being successful in their re-entry and want to t…
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On this episode of Everyday Injustice, we sit down with journalist and author Nell Bernstein, one of the nation’s leading voices on youth incarceration and the failures of the juvenile punishment model. Bernstein is the author of Burning Down the House and her newly released book, In Our Future We Are Free: The Dismantling of the Youth Prison. Her …
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In this conversation, Cierra emphasizes the critical role of whistleblowers in exposing the truths about harm and neglect within jails and prisons. She discusses the importance of challenging a culture that prioritizes self-protection over human life and advocates for a system that values integrity and truth-telling.takeaways We will continue to gi…
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