The Pulitzer Prize-winning podcast returns for its second season!Seven years after his release from prison, former juvenile lifer Luis 'Suave' Gonzalez seems to be thriving. His career has taken off, he's in a committed relationship and he's received public recognition after telling his story on the podcast. Suave always thought once he was out of prison and found stability in his new life, he would finally feel truly free. But freedom, it turns out, is more complicated than it seems. 'Suave' is a deeply intimate portrait of a man battling the lingering trauma of incarceration and his search for happiness in the outside world after a near-lifetime in prison. In this season we explore the long shadow of prison.Season 2 of Suave releases new episodes weekly starting on April 15, 2025.  more

The Imprint Weekly Podcast offers listeners a regular review of news and trends in America's child welfare and juvenile justice systems, along with other critical services for youth and families. Join Imprint Senior Editor John Kelly for a discussion of the week's major headlines, plus interviews with leaders in the field. more

Rattling the Bars puts the voices of the people most harmed by our system of mass incarceration at the center of our reporting on the fight to end it. The show was founded by the late Black Panther and political prisoner Marshall 'Eddie' Conway, and is now hosted by Charles Hopkins, better known as Mansa Musa, who himself spent 48 years behind bars.Rattling the Bars offers an honest look at the lives of prisoners, returning citizens, their families, and their communities. With Rattling the Bars, by presenting hard data and real-life stories, we examine and seek to shift public opinion around the misconception that incarceration, punishment, and increased policing make cities safer—the truth of which has been disproven by countless studies. The series examines the history and root causes of the current so-called justice system. It showcases individuals and communities nationwide who are grappling with real solutions to problems created by the prison-industrial complex.Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletter more

PREDATORS I'VE CAUGHT is a deep dive into the most shocking cases from the infamous TO CATCH A PREDATOR series, hosted by award-winning journalist Chris Hansen. Chris revisits unforgettable investigations in each episode, revealing new insights, behind-the-scenes details, and 'Where are they now?' updates on some of the most notorious predators.Have a question or case suggestion? Email Chris directly at Chris@PredatorPodcast.com.For advertising or sponsorship-related questions, visit RedSeatVentures.com.For more on To Catch a Predator, visit the official fan Wiki. more

New Thinking is about justice—and injustice—in America. It's about the people trying to fix a legal system that falls so short of our ideals, and about the people organizing to build something new in its place. It's hosted by Matt Watkins and produced by the Center for Justice Innovation. more

In this show we speak with people from all levels of WA's juvenile justice system from incarcerated youth to law makers to gain a deeper understanding of the work being done to make positive change. more

To share compelling stories about system-impacted youth, their families, and their communities, so that listeners are inspired to take meaningful community action and support the advocacy work of the Delta Project. more

Welcome to A Second Chance: Stories of Young Offenders, the largest youth-led podcast dedicated to juvenile justice. Hear from former inmates who share their journeys of redemption and growth as we embrace their mindsets and experience. Through these candid interviews and awe-inspiring stories, we aim to spark hope in others striving for reintegration back into society and reduce the stigma that often surrounds juvenile delinquency. Listen now! more

It's an informative journey about juvenile justice through the many branches of the Ohio Department of Youth Services. The program will help explain the work done by the agency in youth habilitation to transform and save lives. more

Mass incarceration starts young. These kids say the system changes them forever.

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A Peabody Award-winning series from Nashville Public Radio about inequality and the people trying to rise above it, with host and reporter Meribah Knight. In Season 1 of The Promise, we told the story of Nashville's largest public housing complex, smack in the middle of a city on the rise. In Season 2, we explore how that divide reveals itself in the classroom. One neighborhood, two schools — one black and poor, the other white and well-off, and the kids stuck in the middle. more

Davontae Sanford was arrested at fourteen and coerced into a false confession for a quadruple homicide. He spent nearly nine years in prison before being exonerated. This is his story through interviews and poetry.To learn more or to donate to Living On Purpose ATL, please visit linktr.ee/InnocentDreams .Davontae Sanford is played by Austin ScottThe Reporter is played by Alexa CepedaRussell/Smothers is played by Austyn WilliamsonOriginal music composed and performed by Chaundre Hall-BroomfieldAdapted and Directed by Megan RivkinSound Design by Ramon Fernandes more

This award-winning and Peabody-nominated podcast documents how locals are addressing the role of jails in their backyards. Reporters travel around the country and hear from people directly impacted by their encounter with jails and to chronicle the progress ground-up efforts have made in diversion, bail reform, recidivism, adoption of technology and other crucial aspects of the move toward decarceration at local levels. more

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What's it like to be caught up in the juvenile justice system as a child? Formerly incarcerated youth share their journeys of hope and courage. more

NJJA board members speak with juvenile justice professionals and stakeholders about juvenile justice in Nebraska. more

Welcome to The Table, where we discuss issues of youth justice in Michigan and occasionally nationwide. New episodes of The Table will be released on the first of the month. Each episode may be a bit different than the last, as we discuss current issues, reports, and maybe even host a guest here and there. The Table can be found wherever you listen. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe. If you'd like to donate to support our work, please go to miyouthjustice.org/donate. And again, welcome to The Table.Intro and Outro music is Wasted Education by Blue Topaz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

About Season 2 — Roadmap for Change: Trauma Recovery & Juvenile JusticeRoadmap for Change dives into the pressing need for transformation within the juvenile justice system—a system that often falls short in meeting the needs of youth. Many of us working in and around the field understand the power of trauma-informed care, but breaking old mindsets and creating true, system-wide change is no easy feat.Join us as we examine historical and cultural roadblocks that challenge reform efforts and celebrate stories of progress from communities and jurisdictions working to make a difference. Through the voices of youth and their families, we explore the changes they believe would truly support healing and growth. Experts share the latest insights on trauma-informed practices, along with actionable strategies and resources for bringing these ideas to life.Roadmap for Change is a production of the Center for Trauma Recovery and Juvenile Justice. Funding provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Child Traumatic Stress Network.About Season 1 — Roadmap to Resilience: Supporting Children Experiencing Stress & TraumaJoin experts in the field of child stress and trauma as they delve into research-based strategies for building resilience in children of all ages. Your hosts, Dr. Julian Ford and Dr. Amanda Zelechoski, along with guest experts explore how children and families successfully face and overcome adversity, and how helping professionals can support and empower this resilience. Together, they'll paint a holistic picture of what a roadmap to resilience can look like for children experiencing stress and trauma.Dr. Ford and Dr. Zelechoski bring decades of experience as psychologists and researchers to make these strategies available for all who care for children. Whether you're a mental health provider, parent, lawyer, social worker, or caregiver, you can use these tools to help the children you support step from difficulty into strength. more