The Right On Crime Podcast

What does effective criminal justice policy look like at the state level? On this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime State Directors Danny Murphy and Joey Comley sit down at the Texas Policy Summit to recap their legislative sessions in 2026, discuss policy victories and challenges, and look ahead to what's next.
From earned compliance credits and Kentucky's Family Preservation and Accountability Act to sentencing policy and alternatives to incarceration, Danny and Joey explore how their states are working to strengthen public safety, promote accountability, and improve outcomes through practical policy solutions.

Not everyone awaiting trial poses the same risk, so how can risk assessments improve pretrial decisions? Right On Crime Directors Marilyn Davidson and Dwight Hudson discuss how risk-based assessments can help inform pretrial release decisions, protect public safety, and ensure limited jail space is reserved for individuals who pose the greatest threat to their communities.

Public safety is strengthened when the criminal justice system supports accountability, successful reentry, and practical solutions that reduce recidivism. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Britt Allen sits down with Mississippi State Director Bradley Lum to discuss his path from the administrative side of corrections to criminal justice policy. They explore how his experience in corrections and the trucking industry shaped his perspective on reentry, second chance hiring, and opportunities to make the criminal justice system more effective for individuals and communities.

Public safety is strengthened when people leaving prison have a clear path to employment, stability, and successful reentry. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime Louisiana State Director Dwight Hudson sat down with Mary Beth Derrickson, Director of Government Relations for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) during the 2025 Legislative session to explore how Louisiana can better connect former offenders with employment opportunities. They also discuss why addressing barriers like identification, housing, workforce preparation, and access to reentry programming can help reduce recidivism, strengthen the state’s workforce, and build safer communities.

Public safety is impacted by holding young people accountable for crimes they commit, while recognizing that juvenile justice requires a different approach than the adult system. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime Idaho State Director Molly Lenty sits down with Kentucky and Tennessee State Director Joey Comley to explore how juvenile justice can account for a young person’s development and capacity for change while still holding them responsible for their actions—and why effective solutions must balance accountability, rehabilitation, family and community support, and public safety.