Justice Talks

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the impacts of case backlogs on stakeholders system-wide. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Dr. Andrew Ferguson, Luther Tyus, and Amada Bond on the history of data bias in policing, how predictive policing models can disproportionately inflict harm on underresourced communities, and important considerations for police agencies seeking to mitigate data bias and its harms.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed data bias in the justice system. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Nelson Bunn and Dr. Brian Gaines about the state of case backlogs, the impact of court closures on stakeholders system-wide, and the innovative methods jurisdictions are and have adopted to address their backlogs.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the understudied phenomenon of labor trafficking. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Dr. Thema Monroe-White and Luther Tyus about the definition of data bias, how to understand data bias from a historical lens, the harms in using biased data in present day, and what can be done to mitigate harm while using algorithmic practices in the justice system.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the use of technology in jails. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Hickman leads a discussion with Dr. Scott Decker and Dr. Joan Reid about the victims and perpetrators of labor trafficking, how to measure and define the problem, and what can be done to comprehensively address this phenomenon.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the use of analytical tools to improve police departments' use of their body-worn camera footage. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Dr. Brittany Cunningham, Charles Stephenson, and Commander Shawn Laughlin about the use of technology in jails. Coldren, Cunningham, Stephenson, and Laughlin discuss how technology can improve safety concerns, act as a force multiplier for staff, the use of artificial intelligence in jails, and privacy concerns.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the intersection of sports psychology, law enforcement, and wellness programming. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Dr. Bryce Peterson and Dr. Jonathan Wender about the use of analytical tools to improve police departments' use of their body-worn camera (BWC) footage. Coldren, Peterson, and Wender discuss how the use of natural language processing and computer vision to analyze BWC footage can aid in enhancing the quality and legitimacy of policing.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed extreme risk protection orders and what types of gun violence these laws are designed to stop. In this episode, Chip Coldren led a discussion with Hannah McLaurin, Dan Lawrence, and Thaddeus Johnson on the data issues related to use of force in policing. Coldren, McLaurin, Lawrence, and Johnson discussed the challenges and lack of data on use of force, why collecting this data is important, and what police agencies can do to improve their data collection efforts.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the challenges facing correctional agencies related to recruitment and retention and innovative ways agencies have worked to address the current crisis. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Josh Horwitz and Elliot Harkavy about extreme risk protection orders. Saizow, Horwitz, and Harkavy discuss the development of these laws, what types of gun violence they are designed to stop, stakeholder roles in implementing the laws, and future areas of action to prevent gun violence.