Episode Overview
This week on Research the News, hosts Ray Abel and Gretchen Hurd are joined by Caitlin Werth to delve into the topic of prison reform. Caitlin, who served as the director of the HOPE Pre-Release Program at Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, PA, provides a unique perspective on rehabilitative and re-entry programs for incarcerated men and women. The discussion spans various aspects of the prison system, examining it from both liberal and conservative viewpoints. Our goal is to understand how we can improve the system and support those who are re-entering society. Tune in for an enlightening and balanced conversation on one of today's most pressing issues.
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Links Referenced in the Podcast
- Moving Roadblocks to Redemption: atlasnetwork.org
- Federal Agenda For Criminal Justice Reform: brennancenter.org
- Parchman Farm Podcast: washingtonpost.com/podcasts
- Prison System Financial Burden: prisonpolicy.org
- First Step Act: bop.gov
- Conservative Case for Prison Reform: theguardian.com
- Trial Time Statistics: bjs.gov
