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The official podcast of the Office of Justice Programs, Justice Today explores how funding, science, and technology impact public safety. Hear from Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and other federal leaders, criminal justice professionals, program experts, and community-based partners — all aiming to address criminal justice challenges and create safer communities.
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Community Violence Intervention: The Chicago Story
October 2023
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Hear from Ernie Cato, a 30-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, and Eddie Bocanegra, a former gang member who founded an organization that works with young men at high risk of committing crimes, as they discuss their pioneering work in the field of Community Violence Intervention, an innovative approach to reducing crime and violence.
The Power of Prosecutors
September 2023
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Every day, Joe Platania and his office make complex judgment calls that help decide whether people will spend years or even decades behind bars. During this episode, Platania explains how this process of “prosecutorial discretion” works.
Reaching Recovery in Rural and Tribal Areas
September 2023
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During this episode, hear how Navajo County, Arizona, county prosecutor Bradley Carlyon is working to help residents on the road to recovery from the moment they enter the county jail.
30x30 Initiative: Prioritizing Women in Law Enforcement
June 2023
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During this episode, hear how how the 30X30 Initiative, which is sponsored by BJA, is improving public safety by helping local law enforcement agencies recruit and retain more women.
SAKI—Bringing Justice to Georgia
May 2023
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During this episode, hear how National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding helped the state of Georgia process a backlog of sexual assault kits, which led to the identification and conviction of a serial rapist.
Mayor Jermaine Wilson and Second Chances
April 2023
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During this episode, Mayor Jermaine Wilson describes his personal journey from maximum security prison to the highest elected office in his hometown.
Marlon Chamberlain and "Permanent Punishments"
April 2023
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Formerly incarcerated people face a web of laws that Marlon Chamberlain describes as "permanent punishments." During this episode, he discusses his campaign to eliminate them.
The 54th Mile Project
April 2023
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During this episode, three Black law enforcement leaders discuss why they walked 54 miles from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama—retracing the route of a famous 1965 civil rights march—and how their journey changed their professional and personal lives.
Finding a Serial Killer—and Justice—After 40 Years
January 2023
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During this episode, Detective Johnson and Dr. Williamson describe how decades of determined police work and cutting-edge forensic science identified Joe Michael Ervin as the person who assaulted and murdered four women between 1978 and 1981.
Recovery Month: What We've Learned
October 2022
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Reflecting back on Recovery Month, BJA’s Betsi Griffith discusses BJA’s work in this area and some of the lessons learned from it.
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Date Modified: May 11, 2023
Date Created: April 27, 2022