What if justice wasn’t about punishment — but about healing? On this episode of Legal Aid Radio, we sit down with advocate and change-maker Ismael Díaz, Jr., a man who’s lived the system and now works to transform it. From ending mandatory minimums to giving people a second chance — learn how three new bills could change the future of justice in New York.

What if justice wasn’t about punishment — but about healing? On this episode of Legal Aid Radio, we sit down with advocate and change-maker Ismael Díaz, Jr., a man who’s lived the system and now works to transform it. From ending mandatory minimums to giving people a second chance — learn how three new bills could change the future of justice in New York.

#104 - Communities Not Cages with Ismael Díaz, Jr.

Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system. Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or mental health referrals.

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Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system.Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or mental health referrals.

Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system. Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or mental health referrals.

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#104 - Communities Not Cages with Ismael Díaz, Jr.