Justice Talks is a thought-provoking podcast that brings critical conversations to the forefront of criminal justice. Hosted by Dr. Lori Hall, a criminologist, educator, and advocate for trauma-responsive justice, each episode features candid dialogues with practitioners, scholars, activists, and individuals directly impacted by the system. Through storytelling and informed discussion, Justice Talks explores the intersections of justice, trauma, policy, and reform—challenging listeners to think beyond traditional narratives and reimagine what justice can look like.
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the widespread belief that justice means punishment, questioning what gets lost when accountability is equated with retribution in this episode.
28 May 2025
Ep. 13 Justice Talks-Trauma Crime Cycle
Dr. Lori L. Hall explores the trauma-crime cycle, revealing how unaddressed trauma manifests in criminalized behaviors and shapes pathways into the justice system in this interview episode.
28 May 2025
Ep. 12 Justice Talks-Accountability and Fairness in Trauma Responsive Justice
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines accountability and fairness within trauma-responsive justice, revealing how systems balance responsibility with the emotional wounds individuals carry in this interview episode.
28 May 2025
Ep. 11 Justice Talks-Accountability and Responsibility in Policing
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines accountability and responsibility in policing, revealing how law enforcement, departments, and communities can foster transparency, trust, and repair within the justice system in this interview.
28 May 2025
Ep. 10 Racial and Cultural Trauma in Policing
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the profound impact of racial and cultural trauma within policing, highlighting historical injustices and promoting healing for affected communities in this interview.
27 May 2025
Ep. 9 Justice Talks-Trauma Responsive Policing
Dr. Lori L. Hall explores trauma-responsive policing, which integrates trauma-informed care into law enforcement, modifying tactics and communication to build trust within communities in this interview episode.
27 May 2025
Ep. 8 Justice Talks-Use and Abuse in an Avoidant Culture
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines how modern culture normalizes emotional avoidance through overconsumption, offering insights on facing pain instead of fleeing, in this episode about use and abuse.
27 May 2025
Ep. 7 Justice Talks-Trauma Bonding
Dr. Lori L. Hall explores trauma bonding through the abuse attachment cycle, examining how hormones influence emotional dependency and loyalty within abusive relationships, offering a trauma-informed understanding in this interview.
27 May 2025
Ep. 6 Justice Talks-Trauma's Impact on Body, Brain, and Behavior
Dr. Lori L. Hall explores trauma's impact on the body, brain, and behavior, revealing how it rewires the brain and shapes responses, advocating for understanding within the justice system in this interview.
27 May 2025
Ep. 5 Justice Talks-Childhood Trauma
Dr. Lori L. Hall explores the profound and enduring effects of childhood trauma on individuals' development and their interactions with justice systems in this interview.
27 May 2025
Ep. 4 Justice Talks-Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Lori L. Hall explores life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as fundamental human needs, examining how systems impact access to safety, freedom, connection, and fulfillment in this philosophical conversation.
27 May 2025
Ep. 3 Justice Talks-Freedom and Liberty
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the nuanced distinction between liberty and freedom, exploring the moral and social implications of depriving someone of their liberty in this interview episode.
27 May 2025
Ep. 2 Justice Talks-What is Justice?
Dr. Lori L. Hall examines the multifaceted concept of justice, probing its meanings through historical, philosophical, and practical lenses to encourage a deeper understanding.
26 May 2025
Ep. 1 Justice Talks-What is Trauma?
Dr. Lori L. Hall defines trauma and its effects on individuals and the justice system, highlighting its unrecognized influence on behavior and outcomes in this interview episode.
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