Veterans Courts offer more than punishment—they offer a path forward. In this episode, ROC Directors Maggie Horzempa, Danny Murphy, and Christian Cochran explore how these courts address the root causes of criminal behavior among veterans, and why a tailored approach to justice honors their service and promotes lasting change.
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31. Reentry & Second Chance Hiring with ROC's Marilyn Davidson & Molly Lenty
ROC State Directors Marilyn Davidson and Molly Lenty sit down for a candid conversation about reentry programming, second chance hiring, and the unique opportunities in their states for change.Â
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30. Family Mitigation & Preservation with ROC's Joey Comley & Nikki Pressley
ROC's Kentucky and Tennessee State Director Joey Comley sits down with Chief of Staff and Texas Director Nikki Pressley to discuss how their states are working to both preserve families and improve public safety through family mitigation policy.
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29. Affirmative Defense for Trafficking Victims in Texas with Elizabeth Henneke
Elizabeth Henneke, Founder and CEO of the Lone Star Justice Alliance sits down with ROC’s Policy Analyst Ross Jackson to discuss why Texas needs an affirmative defense for human trafficking victims. Through stories of real victims and the struggle for justice, the two discuss the ability of a Mercy for Survivors bill to hold true perpetrators of crime accountable and restore dignity to survivors.
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28. Bail Reform in Texas with Crimestoppers’ Andy Kahan and ROC’s Nikki Pressley
Andy Kahan from Houston Crimestoppers sits down with ROC’s Texas Director and Chief of Staff, Nikki Pressley, for an in-depth conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.
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