Justice Speaks Podcast

This episode of Justice Speaks explores advancing community supervision with Cobi Tittle, Director of Tarrant County CSCD and President of NAPE. She discusses leadership, data-driven decision-making, the evolving role of probation officers, technology's promise, and the need to refocus probation on rehabilitation as a vital public-safety strategy. Sponsored by Reconnect.

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Ms. Rachel Varela, Deputy Therapeutic Court Program Coordinator for the Alaska Court System, shares how Alaska's therapeutic courts are expanding access to justice across vast and diverse communities. She discusses statewide innovations in training, technology, and collaboration that strengthen recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.

In this episode, Justice Speaks features Phil Bowen, Director of the Centre for Justice Innovation. Bowen discusses evidence-based reforms transforming the British justice system, from diversion and smarter sentencing to procedural fairness and the Common Ground Justice Project, all aimed at building a fairer and more effective system.

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Ms. Rachael Mark of the Oregon Judicial Department discusses how Oregon's Treatment Courts are strengthening justice through data, training, and collaboration. She shares insights on funding models, innovation, and building sustainable systems that improve lives across the state.

In this Justice Speaks episode, Amber Gregory, Executive Director of the Texas Association of Specialty Courts, discusses her leadership role in supporting judges, coordinators, and staff. She highlights the Resource Center's training, peer reviews, statewide conference planning, and efforts to strengthen specialty courts through collaboration and evidence-based practices.

In this Justice Speaks episode, Kansas State Treatment Court Coordinator Dawn Huddleston discusses her career journey, statewide program management, and the future of Kansas specialty courts. She highlights funding innovations, statewide training efforts, and the importance of collaboration and evidence-based practices to strengthen treatment courts and expand access to life-changing services.

This episode of Justice Speaks features Judge Alan Blankenship, who shares his journey from CPA to judge and his leadership in Missouri treatment courts. He discusses veterans' treatment court outcomes, statewide funding, drug testing protocols, mentor court designation, and the future of evidence-based best practices in specialized courts.

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Texas Treatment Court Coordinator Erin Morgan discusses her path into justice work, the creation of data standards for Texas courts, funding innovations like the Ruben Reyes Act, and plans for a statewide case management system, highlighting her pivotal role in advancing specialty courts in Texas. This episode is sponsored by Reconnect.

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Judge Nancy Butts reflects on nearly 30 years on the bench and her pioneering role in Pennsylvania's treatment courts. From trauma-informed care to national justice reform, she offers powerful insights on leadership, compassion, and the future of probation and community supervision. This episode is sponsored by OpAns.

In this episode of Justice Speaks, Kamesha Falana shares insights from her 30-year career and her leadership in Wake County's treatment court. Learn how trauma-informed, evidence-based practices, local partnerships, and dedicated funding have made the program a model for supporting individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring challenges.