60 acast.com Justice Speaks https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-third-rail en 5497d560-3b29-11f0-bb9d-99f488b784ef Mental Health,Mental Health Advocacy,Social Justice Reform,Criminal Justice Reform,Politics,Law,Advocacy,Autism,ASD,Neurodiversity The Greenburger Center for Justice Controversial Conversations on Crime Welcome to Justice Speaks: Controversial Conversations on Crime, hosted by the Greenburger Center for Justice.


Here, we dive deep into the pressing issues and reform efforts that are reshaping our criminal justice and mental health systems. Each episode tackles difficult topics offering fact based and unfiltered discussions on the challenges and changes needed to create a more equitable and effective system.


Our podcast features insightful interviews with experts, advocates, and those directly impacted by the justice system. We aim to shed light on overlooked issues and foster informed dialogue about the future of justice reform. Join us as we explore transformative ideas and solutions to some of our most intractable social justice problems.

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Here, we dive deep into the pressing issues and reform efforts that are reshaping our criminal justice and mental health systems. Each episode tackles difficult topics offering fact based and unfiltered discussions on the challenges and changes needed to create a more equitable and effective system.


Our podcast features insightful interviews with experts, advocates, and those directly impacted by the justice system. We aim to shed light on overlooked issues and foster informed dialogue about the future of justice reform. Join us as we explore transformative ideas and solutions to some of our most intractable social justice problems.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> true The Greenburger Center for Justice info+66e88bfb7c942966760e9d78@mg-eu.acast.com 66e88bfb7c942966760e9d78 the-third-rail episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/66e88bfb7c942966760e9d78/1732219411304-b321673f-4be1-4a43-a70c-20c15ba1e638.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-third-rail Justice Speaks <![CDATA[Science vs. SORA: Examining NY's Risk Assessment Instrument]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:30:04 GMT 32:08 69a1eef647697ac8037a1aff false https://shows.acast.com/the-third-rail/episodes/69a1eef647697ac8037a1aff 69a1eef647697ac8037a1aff 66e88bfb7c942966760e9d78 full 1 3 Justice Speaks, Executive Director Cheryl Roberts examines the controversial reality of New York’s Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI). Joined by experts Dr. Katsavdakis, Alan Rosenthal, and Judge Conviser, the conversation explores how a system based on unvalidated research from 1996 can create a misleading perception of public safety. Together, the guests analyze the legal and psychological implications of these arbitrary scores—including their impact on housing and lifetime registration—while discussing the critical need for a system aligned with modern scientific data and clinical expertise.

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]]> <![CDATA[Neurodiversity on Trial: ASD & The Justice System]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 15:22:27 GMT 27:43 6812621c6ac0e5213ba0305b false https://shows.acast.com/the-third-rail/episodes/6812621c6ac0e5213ba0305b 6812621c6ac0e5213ba0305b 66e88bfb7c942966760e9d78 full 1 2 Justice Speaks, Executive Director Cheryl Roberts explores the intersection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the criminal justice system. Joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Isabelle Hénault, attorney and advocate Mark Mahoney, and father-son duo Nick and Larry Dubin, the conversation delves into how individuals with ASD may be uniquely vulnerable within legal systems that often misunderstand neurodivergence. Together, the guests examine legal, psychological, and human rights challenges—and advocate for reform rooted in compassion and science.

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]]> Justice Speaks, Executive Director Cheryl Roberts explores the intersection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the criminal justice system. Joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Isabelle Hénault, attorney and advocate Mark Mahoney, and father-son duo Nick and Larry Dubin, the conversation delves into how individuals with ASD may be uniquely vulnerable within legal systems that often misunderstand neurodivergence. Together, the guests examine legal, psychological, and human rights challenges—and advocate for reform rooted in compassion and science.

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