Smart Justice
Smart Justice covers the pursuit of better outcomes on justice system issues, including incarceration, foster care, and juvenile justice. The podcast is produced by Restore Hope.
Website: http://smartjustice.org
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Podcasting since 2022 • 37 episodes
Smart Justice
Latest Episodes
Silencing the Sirens: Voices That Save Lives
In this episode of the Smart Justice podcast, we sit down with Reverend Kevin Crumpton, pastor, community leader, and project manager for Pine Bluff’s Group Violence Intervention (GVI) strategy. Crumpton has worn many hats throughout his career...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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Mothers Who Lost Sons Share Their Journey Through Grief and Hope
Yolanda Harrison and Tina Dobbins share raw, heartbreaking accounts of receiving the calls that changed everything—learning their sons had been shot, rushing to hospitals, and facing the brutal reality that their children were gone. Both women ...
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48:37
How Credible Messengers Save Lives
One of the most powerful tools in the fight against violence isn’t found in the courtroom—it’s in the community. Credible messengers are people with lived experience in gangs, incarceration, and the streets who now use their past to build trust...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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A Community at a Crossroads: Understanding Crime in Pulaski County
Gun violence is devastating Pulaski County families and weakening community bonds. But what if there were proven strategies to interrupt this cycle of violence before more lives are shattered?This episode captures the first of three pub...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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26:25
Proof in the Numbers: Tracking Change To Save Lives
"When violence drops, hope rises." These powerful words capture the remarkable transformation occurring in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where an innovative approach called Group Violence Intervention (GVI) has helped the city achieve over 500 consecut...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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