Special Episodes from the Center for Justice Innovation

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A New Measure of Success for Prosecutors: Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer Dec 28, 2015

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In this podcast recorded at the Courts, Community Engagement, and Innovative Practices in a Changing Landscape symposium held in Anaheim in December 2015, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer discusses his work in Los Angeles and his belief that prosecutors should be judged on their success keeping neighborhoods safe, ensuring community well-being, and building trust in the justice system.

The Neuroscience of Addiction and Pharmacological Treatment Apr 09, 2015

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Dr. Bryon Adinoff, Distinguished Professor of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the Director of Research in Mental Health at the VA North Texas Health Care System, talks about the latest research on addiction and pharmacological or medication-assisted treatment, as well as how they can impact the criminal justice system.

Working With Unlikely Allies: A Conversation With Marc Levin Feb 02, 2015

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At Reinvesting in Justice, Marc Levin, policy director of the Texas-based conservative group Right on Crime, talks about the need to work towards criminal justice reform with stakeholders from across the ideological spectrum, both in Texas and nationwide.

Los Angeles City Attorney Says Listening is Key to Developing Effective Community-Based Programming May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to this interview with Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer on collaborating with communities on programming.

Improving Outcomes by Assessing the Impact of Trauma on Offenders May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to an interview with Kathleen West on reducing recidivism using trauma-informed practices in the justice system.

Minimizing the Collateral Consequences of a Conviction May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to an interview with Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans on the cascading effects of system involvement in a convicted person's life.

Thoughtful Implementation is Essential for Evidence-based Practices to Succeed May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to an interview with Professor Edward J. Latessa on policy implementation's role in preserving better practices.

After 5 Years, the San Francisco Community Justice Center Continues to Adapt May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to an interview with San Francisco Community Justice Center's Judge Braden C. Woods on their recent anniversary and what comes next.

Director O'Donnell: Evidence-based Practices, Reducing Unnecessary Incarceration are Priorities for Bureau of Justice Assistance May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to an interview with Bureau of Justice Assistance Director Denise O'Donnell on their changing approach to crime.

Deploying Public Health Strategies to Address Drug Addiction May 01, 2014

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Participants from more than 75 U.S. jurisdictions and 10 countries gathered in San Francisco for Community Justice 2014, an international summit on how to reduce crime and incarceration while improving public trust in justice. Listen to this interview with Michael Botticelli on the importance of harm reduction in community justice.