#69 - Reforming Justice with Judge Karen Friedman: A Human-Centered Approach
Release Date: 11/14/2024
#86 - Kansas State Treatment Court Coordinator: Dawn Huddleston’s Vision
Justice Speaks Podcast
In this Justice Speaks episode, Kansas State Treatment Court Coordinator Dawn Huddleston discusses her career journey, statewide program management, and the future of Kansas specialty courts. She highlights funding innovations, statewide training efforts, and the importance of collaboration and evidence-based practices to strengthen treatment courts and expand access to life-changing services.
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#85 - Missouri Treatment Courts with Judge Alan Blankenship
Justice Speaks Podcast
This episode of Justice Speaks features Judge Alan Blankenship, who shares his journey from CPA to judge and his leadership in Missouri treatment courts. He discusses veterans’ treatment court outcomes, statewide funding, drug testing protocols, mentor court designation, and the future of evidence-based best practices in specialized courts.
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#84 - Insights from Texas Treatment Court Coordinator Erin Morgan
Justice Speaks Podcast
In this episode of Justice Speaks, Texas Treatment Court Coordinator Erin Morgan discusses her path into justice work, the creation of data standards for Texas courts, funding innovations like the Ruben Reyes Act, and plans for a statewide case management system, highlighting her pivotal role in advancing specialty courts in Texas. This episode is sponsored by Reconnect.
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#83 - Judge Nancy Butts on Treatment Courts, Reform, and Redemption
Justice Speaks Podcast
In this episode of Justice Speaks, Judge Nancy Butts reflects on nearly 30 years on the bench and her pioneering role in Pennsylvania’s treatment courts. From trauma-informed care to national justice reform, she offers powerful insights on leadership, compassion, and the future of probation and community supervision. This episode is sponsored by OpAns.
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#82 - Kamesha Falana: Advancing Treatment Courts in Wake County
Justice Speaks Podcast
In this episode of Justice Speaks, Kamesha Falana shares insights from her 30-year career and her leadership in Wake County's treatment court. Learn how trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, local partnerships, and dedicated funding have made the program a model for supporting individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring challenges.
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#81 - Advancing Iowa’s Treatment Courts: Insights from the State Treatment Court Coordinator
Justice Speaks Podcast
In this episode of Justice Speaks, Richard Gordon, Iowa’s Statewide Treatment Court Coordinator, shares his career journey, outlines Iowa’s treatment court models, addresses funding challenges, and highlights recent program developments like impaired driving tracks. He emphasizes the need for statewide training, regional partnerships, and rural treatment access to advance evidence-based practices.
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#80 - Leadership and Innovation in Georgia's Accountability Courts
Justice Speaks Podcast
In this episode of Justice Speaks, Judge Lawton Stephens shares his three-decade journey on the bench, offering insights into Georgia’s evolving accountability courts. From launching drug courts to chairing statewide judicial conferences, Judge Stephens discusses the future of treatment courts and the vital role of compassion and structure in criminal justice reform.
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#79 - Transforming Probation: Chief Daniel Hernandez’s Vision
Justice Speaks Podcast
This episode of Justice Speaks highlights the leadership journey of Chief Daniel Hernandez of the Orange County Probation Department. From juvenile hall to Chief Officer, he shares insights on probation innovation, early intervention, and the qualities of effective probation officers in today’s justice system.
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#78 - Leadership and Legacy: Judge Anchondo on DWI Treatment Court Innovation in Texas
Justice Speaks Podcast
Judge Robert Anchondo, Texas’ first DWI Treatment Court pioneer, reflects on his judicial journey, the evolution of impaired driving courts, and the importance of mentorship and systemic support. This insightful conversation explores challenges and innovations in specialty courts across Texas and beyond.
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#77 - Desiree Hermocillo on Leading Colorado’s Problem-Solving Courts
Justice Speaks Podcast
This Justice Speaks episode highlights Desiree Hermocillo’s leadership in Colorado Problem-Solving Courts. She shares how statewide coordination, funding models, and training initiatives support court innovation. From launching wellness courts to building data systems, Hermocillo outlines strategies that strengthen Colorado’s commitment to Treatment Courts.
info_outlineJudge Karen Friedman discusses her human-centered approach to criminal justice reform, her work with the BJA, and her commitment to rehabilitation, support, and systemic change. This episode is sponsored by Reconnect.