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Veterans Courts Give Soldiers a Way Back
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
For veterans, run-ins with the law don’t always have to mean jail time. Thanks to Veterans Court in Boston, which helps in finding treatment for PTSD, getting sober, and finding work. Reporter Heidi Shin talks to an Iraq and Afghanistan vet about his struggles with alcohol and PTSD, and his experience through the Veterans Court program. Heidi also talks to the judges, outreach specialists, and counselors about diverting veterans away from the prison pipeline.
Released:
Sep 3, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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70 Million S1 Trailer: 70 million Americans older than 18 have a criminal record. 70 Million documents how residents and communities are taking up the challenge of reforms, one jail--and story--at a time. We’ll travel around the country to learn about local efforts in diversion, bail reform, recidivism, and specialty courts--all with the goal of lessening the impact of jails on communities. (This podcast is made possible by a grant from the Safety and Justice Challenge at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.) Host: Mitzi Miller Editor: Jen Chien Sound Designer: Luis Gil Associate Producer: Oluwakemi Aladesuyi Marketing Specialist: Kate Krosschell Resource Guide Writer: Amy Alexander Design Director: Kenia D. Serrette Creator & Executive Producer: Juleyka Lantigua-Williams by 70 Million