Justice Voices

Eye-Opening Stories, Practical Solutions

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We can do better. Listen and have your eyes opened: • See criminal justice reality and needed reforms through real-life stories of people with lived experience with crime on both sides of the law. • Learn about practical solutions for breaking the cycle of crime, achieving healing for victims, and building safer communities. Hosted by David Risley, former career federal prosecutor and former Director of Public Safety Policy in the Illinois Governor's Office. Co-hosting many episodes is Lynard Joiner, who went to prison for 17 years in a case prosecuted by Mr. Risley, and who is now Executive Director of Shifting Into New Gear...

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Recent episodes

  • Ep. 27: Sonya Massey and Mental Health BoardMar 13, 2026 · 37 min
  • Ep. 25: Healing Trauma in High Crime CommunitiesJun 4, 2025 · 48 min
  • Ep. 24: Breaking free from addiction and a cycle of crime and jailJan 7, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
  • Ep. 23: From 9 Times in Prison to Prison Guard–Rachelle ConleyNov 3, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
  • Ep. 22: Faith Coalition–Restorative Justice and Justice in HealthcareAug 19, 2024 · 48 min
  • Ep. 21: Turning a High Crime Community Around — Deana PerezMay 28, 2024 · 58 min
  • Ep. 20: Pastor Chris Harris — Bright Star Community Outreach and TURN Model for Safer CommunitiesJan 27, 2024 · 35 min
  • Ep. 19: Problem-Solving Courts – Video Conversation With Judge Jeff FordJan 18, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
  • Ep. 18 – Virgia Brewer: From Decades of Abuse and Trauma to Present Happiness (What Made the Difference)Dec 30, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
  • Ep. 17: Lenore Anderson – Victims’ Rights and the Future of Public SafetyMar 9, 2023 · 30 min

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