The Right On Crime Podcast

In this episode, Dwight Hudson sits down with Carley Widner to share his firsthand experiences touring reentry facilities and seeing the impact of comprehensive programming. From peer-led skill development inside prisons to housing, employment support, and accountability on the outside, reentry programs give people the tools and guidance they need to rebuild their lives. Dwight breaks down how addressing root causes, providing structure, and connecting returning citizens with critical resources not only helps them succeed, but also keeps our communities safer.

In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Arkansas State Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Jim Bell, owner of Hidden Creek, a reentry facility partnering with the state corrections department to prepare individuals for life after incarceration. By allowing participants to spend the final months of their sentence in a structured program, Hidden Creek combines accountability with opportunity—offering life skills classes, education, and direct pathways to employment. For many who have never held a job or had a driver’s license, this holistic approach provides the foundation needed to succeed after release. The result: fewer people returning to prison and safer communities for everyone.

When a caregiver is incarcerated for a low-level, nonviolent offense, the consequences often extend far beyond the individual—separating families and destabilizing households even when safer alternatives may be available. In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, ROC’s Joey Comley joins Britt Allen to discuss Kentucky’s Family Preservation and Accountability Act, a proposal that allows judges to consider alternatives to incarceration for caregivers who are not a threat to public safety, ensuring accountability while keeping families intact. Joey also breaks down other priorities he’s working on this legislative session.

Prosecutor initiated resentencing (PIR) gives prosecutors the flexibility to reassess past cases, right-size sentences, and strengthen public safety. ROC’s Frank Russo and Marilyn Davidson join The Right On Crime Podcast to break down how PIR balances accountability and fairness, why courts and corrections work better when resources are focused, and how this approach saves taxpayer dollars while protecting communities.

We get text reminders for doctor appointments and haircuts — but not always for court. In this episode, ROC State Directors Maggie Horzempa, Marilyn Davidson, and Frank Russo break down how court text notification systems reduce missed appearances, save taxpayer dollars, and protect officer safety. They also discuss why critics are wrong about cost concerns, and how simple technology can strengthen, not weaken, the justice system.