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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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Portraits of Recovery: Doreen Schenkenberger (Archived Content)
September 2022
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Hear from Doreen Schenkenberger as she describes how she recovered from alcoholism that began at age 13 and now leads a statewide organization that assists others on that same path.
The Story of Veterans Treatment Courts: Judge Robert Russell (Archived Content)
September 2022
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Today, across the U.S., there are 500 specialized courts designed to address the needs of military veterans. During this podcast episode, Judge Robert Russell explains how he founded the first one.
Robin Engel on Police Reform and Public Safety (Archived Content)
July 2022
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Robin Engel, a nationally respected criminologist and professor at the University of Cincinnati, discusses her research and experience leading police reform efforts across the United States.
National Drug Court Month (Archived Content)
June 2022
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During this episode, a nationally recognized expert discusses America’s 3,800 drug and treatment courts, which are transforming the way the justice system addresses people with substance use and addiction issues.
Making Second Chances Work: Reentry from Incarceration (Archived Content)
April 2022
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During this episode, two people who not only have studied reentry from incarceration but experienced it themselves offer their unique perspectives.
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Date Modified: May 11, 2023
Date Created: April 27, 2022