The Right On Crime Podcast

From Business Owner to Second Chance Advocate with Bradley Lum

Public safety is strengthened when the criminal justice system supports accountability, successful reentry, and practical solutions that reduce recidivism. In this episod

From Prison to the Workforce in Louisiana

Public safety is strengthened when people leaving prison have a clear path to employment, stability, and successful reentry. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On

Early Intervention and Rethinking Juvenile Justice

Public safety is impacted by holding young people accountable for crimes they commit, while recognizing that juvenile justice requires a different approach than the adult

Breaking the Cycle of Crime with Angelina Tamez

Public safety doesn’t have to choose between accountability and a second chance. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime’s Carley Widner sits down with justice

Rethinking Reentry and Rehabilitation in Idaho

Public safety depends on preparing people for success both during and after incarceration. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime Idaho State Director Molly L

A Better Path to Public Safety? Inside Virginia's CCAP Program

Public safety depends on creating pathways for accountability, rehabilitation, and successful reentry. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Virginia and West Virginia Dire

Rogue Prosecutors and Their Impact on Public Safety

Public safety depends on accountability at every level of the justice system. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Senior Policy Analyst Ross Jackson sits down with Carley

How Autopsy Backlogs Impact Justice

Forensic autopsies are more than medical examinations. They are critical tools in the pursuit of justice. In this episode, ROC's Maggie Horzempa sits down with Carley Wid

Inside Idaho’s Women’s Incarceration Crisis with Rep. Chris Mathias

In this episode of the Right On Crime Podcast, Idaho State Director Molly Lenty sits down with Idaho State Rep. Chris Mathias for a wide-ranging conversation on women’s i

Banking, Reentry, and the Path to Stability

Access to a bank account is something most people take for granted—but for many individuals returning from incarceration, it can be one of the first and most significant

Expanding Access and Opportunity Through Second Chance Banking

In this episode, ROC’s Ross Jackson and TPPF’s Derek Cohen discuss how second chance banking and hiring practices can expand opportunity while maintaining important safeg

Clearance Rates and Public Safety in Texas

In this conversation, ROC's Nikki Pressley and Ross Jackson break down what clearance rates actually represent, why they matter for public safety, and how resources, staf

The Hidden Cost of Debt Based License Suspensions in North Carolina

North Carolina State Director Maggie Horzempa, joined Senior Policy Analyst Ross Jackson to break down how driver’s license suspensions for non–public safety reasons are

Why Second Chances Are Worth a First Thought

In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Idaho business leader Joey Looney joins Idaho Director Molly Lenty to discuss the transformative power of second chance hiring. Drawin

The Return on Reentry: What Actually Works

In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Arkansas Director Wil Cheatham joins Britt Allen to discuss what’s working in reentry—and where policy can do more. Drawing from Wil’s

Second Chance Hiring As a Business Strategy in Idaho

In this episode, Right On Crime Idaho State Director Molly Lenty joins Britt Allen to explore the connection between reentry, employment, public safety, and why second ch

From the System to Success: A Café Momentum Story

Communities are strongest when young people are given the opportunity to succeed. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Carley Widner sits down with Café Momentum Ambassado

Reentry Done Right: Programming, Accountability, and Public Safety

In this episode, Dwight Hudson sits down with Carley Widner to share his firsthand experiences touring reentry facilities and seeing the impact of comprehensive programmi

Inside a Proven Reentry Program in Arkansas

In this episode of The Right On Crime Podcast, Arkansas State Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Jim Bell, owner of Hidden Creek, a reentry facility partnering with the

Improving Public Safety and Keeping Families Together

When a caregiver is incarcerated for a low-level, nonviolent offense, the consequences often extend far beyond the individual—separating families and destabilizing househ