The Right On Crime Podcast

On this episode of The ROC Podcast, CEO of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Chris Valka joined ROC's Nikki Pressley to discuss the mission of PEP, how the program encourages rehabilitation, and why second chances lead to public safety.

Oklahoma Secretary of Public Safety, Tricia Everest, joined ROC’s Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson for a 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.

On this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Louisiana Director Dwight Hudson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in Louisiana’s criminal justice system. Dwight shares what first inspired him to get involved in justice reform, how Louisiana is learning from Texas on bail reform, and why reentry programs are key to lowering recidivism and producing better outcomes. 

Executive Director of the Louisiana Parole Project, Andrew Hundley, joined ROC’s Dwight Hudson to discuss how earned rehabilitation and smart parole policies strengthen public safety. By holding offenders accountable and giving them a path to become taxpaying, contributing citizens, communities are safer, stronger, and more secure.