50 Best Criminal Justice Podcasts

1. Breakdown

Atlanta, Georgia, US
Now in its eighth season, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Breakdown podcast returns with host Bill Rankin to examine the case of Ahmaud Arbery.... The AJC Breakdown podcast is just that the breakdown of the story and the systems. The largest newsroom in the southeast delivers investigations and true crime cases that you cannot find anywhere else.more
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832.6K 1.1M 112K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 37 min May 2015
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2. Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

Michigan, US
Bob Ruff is currently investigating the double homicide of Fort Worth couple Agnes and Lloyd 'Smitty' Courtney. The Truth & Justice Podcast recently w...rapped up Season 7 (The Murder of Bill Little), and Season 5 (The Forgotten West Memphis Three). The podcast investigates a new potential wrongful conviction case every season. Bob asks listeners to help with the investigation, in an attempt to prove who actually committed the crimes and free the wrongfully convicted. Truth & Justice is a true crowdsourced investigation in real time.more
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34.3K 38.7K 2.8K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 57 min Apr 2015
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3. The JustPod

Chicago, Illinois, US
Podcast for the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association. We'll talk about current issues in criminal justice reform, policy and t...he Supreme Court. We'll discuss the work of the Criminal Justice Section including events, Task Forces, Standards, the ABA's ICC project, and more.more
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99K 121K 1 episode / month Avg Length 47 min
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4. Undisclosed

Baltimore, Maryland, US
The Undisclosed podcast investigates wrongful convictions, and the U.S. criminal justice system, by taking a closer look at the perpetration of a crim...e, its investigation, the trial, and ultimate verdict... and finding new evidence that never made it to court.more
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52.4K 79.2K 1 episode / day Avg Length 49 min Sep 2015
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5. Doin Time

Australia
An open forum, presenting information and discussion around issues faced by prisoners in the criminal justice system and migration detention centers.
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11.4K 9.8K 1 episode / month Sep 2018
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6. Canadian True Crime

Greater Toronto Area, Toronto
Join Kristi Lee - an Australian who moved to Canada over a decade ago, for an immersive deep dive into some of the country's most thought-provokin...g true crime cases.Using facts curated from court documents, inquiry reports and news archives, Kristi carefully unravels each case—exposing pitfalls of the criminal justice system that all Canadians need to know about. At least two new episodes a month. Learn more at www.canadiantruecrime.ca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more
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30.7K 10.6K 18.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 65 min
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7. William & Lonsdale: Lives in the Law

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
William and Lonsdale explores the legal ecosystem in Victoria and the fascinating people and stories that make it tick. In season 1: Lives in the Law,... host Michael Green interviews guests from all corners of the criminal justice system, delving into what keeps them motivated, passionate and engaged; their challenges, frustrations; and how their lives in the law have shaped them.more
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215 197 469 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 48 min
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8. Justice Today

Justice Today is the official podcast of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, where we discuss the most pressing criminal justi...ce issues and explore efforts to prevent crime, assist victims, and strengthen the criminal and juvenile justice systems by providing vital research, data and best practices. We do not collect comments or messages.more
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12.8K 12.9K 1 episode / month Avg Length 27 min
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9. The Bail Post

Austin, Texas, US
The Bail Post seeks to be a place where legislators and the public can educate themselves on a host of criminal justice/bail reform issues.  With... various attempts at criminal justice reform from New York to Texas to California, many people are confused as to what is working and what is not.  With the passage of time, more and more information is coming to light over what successful reform looks like and what reforms have been found to not be working.  The rise in violent crime across the country has been startling and law makers and the public alike are desperate to find legislation that is effective.   Ares some of the reforms making the situation worse?  The Bail Post is an on-going discussion that seeks to cut to the core to provide education on the various issues raised and to highlight what successful criminal justice reform looks like and what measures have been disastrous. Join us and educate yourself about the best practices that jurisdictions must implement to keep their communities safe, while ensuring fairness to defendants.If you would like to listen other episodes of The Bail Post you can find a subject matter index of the different episodes at-  https://pbtx.blogspot.com/p/subject-index-to-bail-post-podcasts.html.The host is Ken W. Good; an attorney in Tyler, Texas who has been licensed for over 30 years.  He has argued cases before the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.  Mr. Good has written a book on bail called 'Goods On Bail.'  He has also has had numerous papers published on Criminal Justice Reform issues.  Mr. Good is a board member of PBT and serves on the legislative committee.  Mr. Good is married and has two daughters.more
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887 114 1 episode / day Avg Length 52 min
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10. Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast

Colorado, US
The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast is a growth and development podcast for criminal justice professionals. It was created for criminal justice pro...fessionals and hosted by a retired criminal justice professional.more
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2.5K 2.9K 1 episode / week Avg Length 15 min Dec 2019
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11. Women and Crime

Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused story each episode and examine how women fare in the criminal justice system. We'll explore the caus...es of female crime, victimology, as well as celebrate heroines who have left their mark on the criminal justice system. Dr Meghan Sacks and Dr Amy Shlosberg are both Associate Professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Both have years of first-hand experience working with offenders and professionals in the criminal justice system.more
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3.8K 629 6.2K 1 episode / week Avg Length 54 min Oct 2019
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12. Trailblazing Justice

Discussing criminal justice and defense in Oregon.
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5 episodes / quarter Avg Length 63 min
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13. Whatsjust presents Critical Conversations

Dr. Abbie Henson dives into critical conversations with those who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system- whether through lived ex...perience, research, or both. These conversations get into the weeds on complex justice-related issues and encourage listeners to think critically, challenge existing narratives, and cultivate change through dialogue.more
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151 627 664 9 episodes / year Avg Length 52 min
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14. Members of the Jury

The show that take you straight into the trenches of justice! Where the: passion, players, and consequences are real. Each episode we examine current ...events happening in the system. From the battles in courtrooms to the streets demanding reform. We bring those stories here to you, THE MEMBERS OF THE JURY!... Because we aren't afraid to'Take it to The Box!'more
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34 103 229 1 episode / month Avg Length 48 min
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15. The Permanent Record

Memphis, Tennessee, US
The Permanent Record is a new podcast from Just City. It features conversations about the criminal justice system and how we can work together to make... it smaller, fairer, and better for everyone.more
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3.9K 3.2K 3.5K 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 33 min
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16. Sworn

Atlanta, Georgia, US
From the producers of Up and Vanished, Sworn pulls back the curtain on the criminal justice system, exposing the untold stories and hard truths behind... major cases. Host Philip Holloway, a defense attorney and former prosecutor with a background in law enforcement, not only digs into the legal aspects of these cases but the emotional consequences of their outcomes.more
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5.2K 2K 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 27 min
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17. JUSTICE

London, England, UK
Welcome to JUSTICE, a podcast brought to you by the charity One Small Thing. New voices and intelligent discussion around criminal justice, with found...er and prison philanthropist Edwina Grosvenor.more
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3.7K 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 40 min Aug 2018
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18. 360 Justice

Where Criminal Justice Leaders Collaborate: The 360 Justice Podcast gives leaders in the criminal justice industry a platform to discuss how they are ...solving tough social infrastructure challenges, including overcrowded and aging facilities, changing demographics, staffing shortages, insufficient funding, and more. We know there is a strong desire to learn from others in the justice profession. Join us each month as we talk with distinguished guests from the criminal justice industry about top of mind issues and solutions that have worked for them.more
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166 340 221 1 episode / year Avg Length 41 min Jun 2020
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19. Justice Voices

'Stories that need to be told, voices that need to be heard' regarding crime and criminal justice. The program's founder and host, David Risley, ...is a former career federal prosecutor and former Director of Public Safety Policy in the Illinois Governor's office. For many episodes, Mr. Risley is joined by co-host Lynard Joiner. The two originally met on opposite sides of the law on opposite sides of a federal courtroom, with Mr. Risley as prosecutor and Mr. Joiner as defendant. Now, they are good friends and collaborators on this and other projects. Tmore
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6 2 episodes / month Avg Length 55 min
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20. Another Not Guilty

The forbidden stories of the criminal justice system told by its' unsung heroes, the public defenders, with a little humor, drama, and passion for... justice.more
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618 4 episodes / quarter Avg Length 87 min Jun 2018
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21. From the Inside: Architecture's Impact on Criminal Justice Reform

San Diego, California, US
From the Inside: Architecture's Impact on Criminal Justice Reform is a podcast about the relationship between the justice system and architecture.... In each episode, justice system experts discuss an existing challenge to the system and how architecture impacts or is impacted by the issue. You'll also hear their take on how architecture can contribute to true and sustainable justice system reform.more
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1 episode / year Avg Length 40 min
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22. Chicago Justice Podcast

Chicago
Covering crime, violence, and justice issues in Chicago
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2.1K 1.4K 674 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 36 min
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23. Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice Lectures and Seminars

Cambridge, England
The Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice (CCCJ) was formed in 2015, and brings together members of the Faculty, students and visitors researching int...o all aspects of criminal justice.more
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2.4M 265 1.3M 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 35 min
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24. The Our Voice Podcast

Florida
This bi-weekly one-hour live conversation series gives the public a chance to hear directly from those impacted by the criminal justice system about t...he issues that impact our communities. Hosted by Desmond Meade and Neil Volz.more
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18K 12.7K 15.6K 2 episodes / year Avg Length 51 min
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25. CIVIL

Chicago, Illinois, US
Justice doesn't always find itself in a criminal courtroom. Sometimes, it happens in a civil court. Join host Jillian Jalali as she discusses som...e of the most fascinating civil trials to date.more
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24.3K 13.7K 22.8K 6 episodes / year Avg Length 40 min
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26. Criminal Justice Cafe

Branford, Connecticut, US
A raw and vulnerable look inside the minds of the Justice Impacted and the Criminal Justice World.
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27. Voir Dire

Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Harvard Kennedy School's Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management brings you a series of in-depth conversations with the people on the fr...ont lines reforming the criminal legal system. Hosted by Schuyler Daum.more
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2.3K 1K Oct 2017
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28. The Criminal Maze Podcast

Buckinghamshire / London
The Criminal Maze Podcast aims to take our listeners through a journey of unravelling the criminal justice system's complicated puzzle.Join our cr...iminal solicitor hosts, James Constable and Olivia Duncan, as they get a chance to speak with a range of professionals working within different parts of the criminal justice system to find out more about them, their experiences and the day-to-day responsibilities that their role brings.more
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231 3.5K 706 16 episodes / year Avg Length 19 min
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29. Criminal Justice Natters

A introduction to a new podcast called Criminal Justice Natters, hosted by Dr Ed Johnston. Ed is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of the Wes...t of England. His research interests are centred in Criminal Justice, procedure and fair trial rights.more
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30. Criminal Justice On Trial

Jeremy Dein QC looks at how coronavirus has thrown the criminal justice system into chaos. We talk to former prisoners, relatives, politicians, and ca...mpaigners to uncover the devastating implications for the process.more
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377 May 2020
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31. Justice Tech Pro's Podcast

New York City, New York, US
The difference between the 'Text Book' Law and what truly plays out within the Criminal Justice System. Interviews, stories, opinions, facts, and trut...hs uncovered.more
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183 316 680 11 episodes / year Avg Length 67 min Jul 2020
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32. ACJC Views & News

Phoenix, Arizona, US
Highlights of significant criminal justice news and events from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.
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182 161 2 episodes / year Avg Length 9 min
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33. Escaping The Odds

Escaping the Odds highlights individuals who were impacted by the criminal justice system and who are now entrepreneurs.
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1K 4 episodes / year Avg Length 36 min
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34. State of Criminal Justice by PushBlack

Welcome to State of Criminal Justice by PushBlack: A weekly series where we talk about the most important events happening in criminal justice at the ...moment.more
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35. The Extra Mile for criminal justice students

Criminal justice issues in the 21st Century with hosts, Dr. David R. White, Ferris State University & Dr. Michael J. Kyle, Missouri State University. ...Listen to our opinion by tuning to our podcast.more
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36. The 39A Podcast

New Delhi, India
Project 39A is a criminal justice organisation based out of National Law University, Delhi, which provides pro-bono legal representation and engages i...n research on a variety of criminal justice issues. The 39A Podcast is our endeavour to make contemporary issues in criminal justice accessible.more
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11.4K 4.3K 2 episodes / year Avg Length 41 min
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37. Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System

In the podcast, we talk about the mental health of both the workers as well as the offenders in the criminal justice system.
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Apr 2020
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38. In The Name of Justice

A weekly podcast dedicated to providing support and information for families and inmates. Tune in to our podcast.
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Mar 2018
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39. Criminal (In)justice

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Sometimes challenging, often disturbing, occasionally absurd, always timely: Criminal Injustice explores the most complex and urgent issues facing the... U.S. criminal justice system in conversation with the field's most knowledgeable experts. It's not a lecture hall, and you don't need a law degree to keep up. But you'll walk away from each episode with a deeper, richer understanding of what's wrong with the criminal justice system and how to fix it.more
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385 2.3K May 2019
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40. DIE-ALOGUE: a true crime conversation

New York City, New York, US
What are we even talking about when we talk about true crime?That is the big question DIE-ALOGUE host, Rebekah Sebastian, is getting to the heart of w...hen she interviews her guests - a diverse cross section of true crime and criminal justice players. From lawyers and advocates to authors and survivors, DIE-ALOGUE examines the most compelling aspects of true crime and challenges some of the genre's tropes and is committed to exploring the ethics of engaging true crime content as both creators and consumers.more
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376 907 492 Jun 2019
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41. We Stay Looking

After successfully investigating the disappearance of 26-year-old LaToya Thompson in 'Looking For LaToya,' citizen sleuth, Rose Cranberry, is back to ...take on injustice in our system. Starring Terri J. Vaughn as Rose Cranberry, this satirical 'true crime' series uses comedy to shed light on systemic issues and racial disparities within the media and the criminal justice system. 'We Stay Looking' is a production of Radio, Tenderfoot TV, and HBO, and is adapted from HBO's acclaimed series 'Insecure'. Stream all seasons of Insecure now on HBO and HBO Max.more
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42. American Justice Podcast

Truth and Justice don't always agree. We're here to bring attention to the cases where the American Criminal Justice system got it wrong.
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664 2 203 Mar 2020
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43. Reasonably Suspicious

Texas, US
Reasonably Suspicious is Just Liberty's monthly podcast on criminal justice issues. Just Liberty is a bipartisan 501c(4) organization dedicated to... comprehensive criminal justice reform in Texas.more
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1.7K 649 Jan 2017
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44. Justice Focus Podcast

A criminology podcast that focuses on the latest exciting projects happening in criminal justice all over the world. It brings together practitioners,... front line staff, NGO workers, academics - basically all those people working passionately and compassionately in criminal justice systems.more
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217 2.5K 1.2K Apr 2020
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45. The Crime Story Podcast with Kary Antholis

Conversations about crime and justice narrative in all its forms. We will interview audio-visual and literary storytellers about how and why they crea...te crime and trial stories. We will also speak with criminal justice experts about how they present compelling narratives for criminal cases and for public policy initiatives to jurors, judges, legislators and the general public. Hosted by Crime Story Publisher/Editor Kary Antholis.more
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693 677 Jul 2019
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46. Light 'Em Up

'Light 'Em Up' takes a deep dive on the criminal justice system, crime scene investigation and leadership. We take you under and behind the crime ...scene investigation tape to get at the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help us God! Justice comes to those that fight ... not those that cry!more
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1 episode / year Avg Length 49 min
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47. Dogged Justice

Dogged Justice is an educational podcast focused on sharing the positive impact facility dogs make in the criminal justice system. Hosted by Certified... Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Jim Ha and Courthouse Facility Dog Handler Colleen Phelan each episode will share a new aspect of the worldwide work of the Courthouse Dogs Foundation. Weekly 30 - 45 minute episodes will bring you insightful interviews from members of the community, to deep dives into cutting-edge research, and Jim's Training Corner.more
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48. Off Paper

Off Paper: The Criminal Justice Podcast from the FJC focuses on issues of federal criminal justice and, more specifically, how those issues affect pro...bation and pretrial services officers and their clients. When an individual has finished serving any time and successfully completed release requirements, that person is 'off paper.'more
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2 episodes / year Avg Length 55 min
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49. Crisis of Crime

Yuma, Arizona, US
Hello friends! My name is Rachel Means and I'm a criminologist. I graduated from Boston University with my Master's in Criminal Justice in 201...8. I have worked predominately for non-profits focusing on youth programs to reduce juvenile delinquency. Join me for my weekly podcast where I discuss topics of interest relating to our Criminal Justice System.more
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97 39 Jun 2020
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