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Justice Today Podcast

Exploring how funding, science, and technology impact public safety
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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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Enhancing Corrections Spaces and Cultures

May 2024
The nation's prisons and jails are struggling to recruit and retain staff. These staffing challenges impact re-entry efforts and overall public safety. In this episode of Justice Today, hear from former BJA fellow Dr. Danielle Rudes on how leaders can make correctional institutions better for staff and residents.

Employing Mental Health Clinicians to Improve Police Outcomes

February 2024
Law enforcement agencies are teaming up with mental health clinicians to improve behavioral health responses and allow police officers to focus on crime reduction. In this episode of Justice Today, our host discusses how Denver police work side-by-side with mental health clinicians to treat residents experiencing mental health emergencies and connect them with treatment.

The Power of Prosecutors

September 2023
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.

SAKI—Bringing Justice to Georgia

May 2023
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.

The 54th Mile Project

April 2023
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.

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Date Modified: May 11, 2023
Date Created: April 27, 2022