Smart Justice
Smart Justice covers the pursuit of better outcomes on justice system issues, including incarceration, foster care, and juvenile justice. The podcast is produced by Restore Hope. Website: http://smartjustice.org Support: https://smartjustice.supercast.com
Episodes
To improve outcomes in complex problems around child welfare, incarceration, and crime we journey upstream to examine the Family as the institution best able to prevent / help people recover from involvement in the justice and child welfare systems.
Interviewed:
Department of Children and Family Services Mischa Martin
Chairperson of Parent Counsel and Harding University professor Dr Andrew Baker
Sit...
Substance Abuse is a common factor in Arkansas Child Welfare and Criminal Justice cases. In this episode we interview State leaders and those with life experience with substance abuse and the justice system. There is hope.
Interviewed:
Department of Children and Family Services Mischa Martin
Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane
Director of Peer Recovery Services Jimmy McGill
Parole Board Chairman...
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To improve outcomes in complex problems around child welfare, incarceration, and crime we journey upstream to examine the Family as the institution we should protect and seek to strengthen.
Interviewed:
Department of Children and Family Services Mischa Martin
Chairperson of Parent Counsel and Harding University professor Dr Andrew Baker
Tenth District Circuit Court Judge Shanice Johnson
Rest...
Childhood trauma doesn't excuse bad behavior and crime, but it helps in understanding 'why' which is important in the creation of more successful interventions that yield better ROI for our communities.
To improve outcomes in complex problems around child welfare, incarceration, and crime we journey upstream to examine the Family as the institution we should
Interviewed:
Circuit Cou...
All communities work on criminal justice and child welfare issues but few have real systems change. You may have the right people and organizations, but if you don't get 5 things right you'll not make the change you're working so hard to make. In the season one final episode we discuss the impact a growing number of Arkansas communities are having by implementing the collective impact methodology of sys...
Many Arkansans in prison and/or with children in the child welfare system started their legal engagement with misdemeanor crimes like traffic tickets, driving with no insurance, or theft. Some District Court Judges are taking steps to provide access to services that address root issues that might lead to incarceration and/or foster care for their children.
Season 2 focuses on how these courts are improving p...
Many Arkansans in prison and/or with children in the child welfare system started their legal engagement with misdemeanor crimes like traffic tickets, driving with no insurance, or theft. Community Diversion in District Courts is a key move to prevent future incarceration and/or foster care.
In this episode we talk with Judges who operate diversion programs. It is our hope to see the expansion of Community D...
Many Arkansans in prison and/or with children in the child welfare system started their legal engagement with misdemeanor crimes like traffic tickets, driving with no insurance, or theft. Community Diversion in District Courts is a key move to prevent future incarceration and/or foster care.
In this episode we hear from participants in diversion programs. It is our hope to see the expansion of Community Dive...
Many Arkansans in prison and/or with children in the child welfare system started their legal engagement with misdemeanor crimes like traffic tickets, driving with no insurance, or theft. Community Diversion in District Courts is a key move to prevent future incarceration and/or foster care.
In this episode we talk with law enforcement and prosecutors. It is our hope to see the expansion of Community Diversi...
Many Arkansans in prison and/or with children in the child welfare system started their legal engagement with misdemeanor crimes like traffic tickets, driving with no insurance, or theft. Community Diversion in District Courts is a key move to prevent future incarceration and/or foster care.
In Crawford Co the District Court and Adult Ed have co-located to create a one-stop resource center. This unique situa...
We talk with Arkansas' Attorney General about Community Diversion and a Representative from Fort Smith where the courts, law enforcement, and community providers are usually connected in innovative ways.
The way forward is to run a pilot 'Community Diversion' program in around 10 different courts to define common measures and procedures and then assess outcomes across a broad range of factors ...
Interested in becoming a foster parent? Find info here Every Child Arkansas
Read the SmartJustice Season 3 magazine
Welcome to season 3 of SmartJustice we're calling 'A Chance At Life'. This season we focus on the well-being and future of children, youth and families in the child welfare system.
In this edition, we spotlight visionary individuals who are reshaping
the system ...
Interested in becoming a foster parent? Find info here Every Child Arkansas
Read the SmartJustice Season 3 magazine
Guests
Jeff Piker
Skye Mitchell
Mahogany Smith
Licia Etheridge
Devin Singh
In this episode we talk with Children and Family Services staff and community leaders in Russellville, AR about supporting families during and after child welfare cases. They share how th...
Guests
Allie Graves
Christen Butler - Executive Director The CALL
Dr. Derek Brown - Executive Director Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries
Dennis Berry
Interested in becoming a foster parent? Find info here Every Child Arkansas
Read the SmartJustice Season 3 magazine
Welcome to season 3 of SmartJustice we're calling 'A Chance At Life'. This season we ...
Interested in becoming a foster parent? Find info at Every Child Arkansas. Want to support a foster family? In this episode we talk with Darneshia Allen with Zero to Three,
Christen Butler with The CALL, Dr. Derek Brown with Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries, Pastor Chris Massey with Fellowship Bible Church Searcy, and Dennis Berry, foster parent and The CALL board member.
Hosts Dr. Andrew Bak...
Guests Judge Troy Braswell and Project Zero Executive Director Christie Erwin.
If you would like to explore adoption visit https://theprojectzero.org/index.php
Emmy award winning film maker Nathan Willis is a long time partner with Project Zero to help find waiting children the right forever home.
https://nathanwillisfilms.com/about
https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectZero1/videos
Interested in becoming a foster parent? Find info here Every Child Arkansas
Read the SmartJustice Season 3 magazine
Welcome to season 3 of SmartJustice we're calling 'A Chance At Life'. This season we focus on the well-being and future of children, youth and families in the child welfare system.
In this final episode we talk with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and DHS Secretary ...
Ever wondered how early childhood experiences shape a lifetime? Dr. Sufna John from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences gives her profound insights into infant and early childhood mental health. This special bonus episode kicks off with a compelling discussion on the real-world impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and PTSD. Dr. John’s expertise sheds light on the importance of understanding and a...
Many communities across Arkansas are seeing an uptick in youth crime, especially violent offenses. We travel the state to talk to judges, law enforcement, juveniles in the system, and others to examine what's happening, solutions being implemented, and how we can continue to improve outcomes for families going forward.
Subscribe on your favorite platform. Season 4 dives deep—real stories, bold solutions, and the ...
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