Social media – like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok – together with film have become powerful forces in shaping how people understand the criminal legal system.

Rather than treating mental illness as a public safety threat, this conversation invites us to consider what it would look like to approach mental health through a lens of healing, dignity, and public health.

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For years, society has treated crime and incarceration -- and thereby public safety -- as law-enforcement issues. Research, however, suggests that a lack of stable employment, housing, and healthcare drive the conditions that lead to harm.

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Restorative justice offers a vision for transforming the criminal legal system from punishment to healing and accountability. Instead of asking what law was broken and how to punish, restorative approaches seek to address the needs of the harmed party.

Research has revealed that incarcerating young people is a public health issue both for them as well as for the health of the entire communities.

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Women remain one of the fastest-growing groups in the criminal-legal system, yet their experiences, needs, and pathways into the system are often overlooked. In this episode, we explore the unique challenges women face.

Language shapes how people experience the criminal legal system and how the public understands it. The words we choose influence perception and drive action, often determining whether we reinforce stigma or support change.

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2025 brought major shifts in criminal-legal system policy across New York State. This year-end review episode takes a look at the legislative wins and policy changes from the past two years.

Prison is, in many facets, a traumatizing experience. However, in reentry spaces, the aim is to create an environment for recently released people that directly combats the ideologies and practices of a carceral space.

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Mentorship plays a powerful role for young people involved in the juvenile and criminal legal systems. Mentors help youth meet court mandates, connect to education or jobs, and build communication and conflict resolution skills.

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