Justice Speaks

About Justice Speaks

Welcome to Justice Speaks: Controversial Conversations on Crime, hosted by the Greenburger Center for Justice. Here, we dive deep into the pressing issues and reform efforts that are reshaping our criminal justice and mental health systems. Each episode tackles difficult topics offering fact based and unfiltered discussions on the challenges and changes needed to create a more equitable and effective system. Our podcast features insightful interviews with experts, advocates, and those directly impacted by the justice system. We aim to shed light on overlooked issues and foster informed dialogue about the future of justice reform. Join us as we explore transformative ideas and solutions to some of our most intractable social justice problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

The Greenburger Center for Justice

Category

government · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Nov 2024

Latest episode

2 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Mar 2026

   Science vs. SORA: Examining NY's Risk Assessment Instrument

   In this episode of Justice Speaks, Executive Director Cheryl Roberts examines the controversial reality of New York’s Risk Assessment Instrument (RAI). Joined by experts Dr. Katsavdakis, Alan Rosenthal, and Judge Conviser, the conversation explores how a system based on unvalidated research from 1996 can create a misleading perception of public safety. Together, the guests analyze the legal and psychological implications of these arbitrary scores—including their impact on housing and lifetime registration—while discussing the critical need for a system aligned with modern scientific data and clinical expertise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   6 May 2025

   Neurodiversity on Trial: ASD & The Justice System

   In this episode of Justice Speaks, Executive Director Cheryl Roberts explores the intersection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and the criminal justice system. Joined by clinical psychologist and author Dr. Isabelle Hénault, attorney and advocate Mark Mahoney, and father-son duo Nick and Larry Dubin, the conversation delves into how individuals with ASD may be uniquely vulnerable within legal systems that often misunderstand neurodivergence. Together, the guests examine legal, psychological, and human rights challenges—and advocate for reform rooted in compassion and science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   12 Nov 2024

   Sex Crimes & bvFTD

   In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the intersection of sex crimes and Behavioral variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD). Our Executive Director Cheryl Roberts joins expert neurologists Dr. Michael McIntyre and Dr. Richard Darby to explore how bvFTD can alter behavior and decision-making, leading to criminal acts like sex offenses. Together, they discuss the science behind bvFTD, and the legal and ethical implications of criminal responsibility when neurological disorders come into play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 6 / 100

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Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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