#54 - Georgia’s Accountability Courts: Building Justice and Changing Lives
Release Date: 09/07/2023
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info_outlineChief Judge Weaver, Judge Auslander, and Executive Director Jones share their journeys, CACJ’s achievements, and the future of Georgia’s Accountability Courts. This episode is sponsored by Reconnect.