Reimagine Justice: Recent Episodes
Department of Criminal Justice Studies, San Francisco State University
Welcome to the Reimagine Justice Podcast. The legal justice systems that we have, and fight over, emerged out of the long struggles of what it means to commit a crime, how society should respond, and what justice is. In this podcast, faculty look at how current and past events have shaped the criminal justice system and sought to reimagine justice.
Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com Illustration: Gina James and Ada Schmidt
Jim Dudley and Carina Gallo discuss the International Crime Victimization Survey (ICVS) with John N. Van Kesteren at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. They explore the history behind this far-reaching program which has improved the collection and analysis of credible crime data around the world. The result of these studies are, however, often not reflected in the media and politics.
Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com
Media Editor: Ada Schmidt
In this episode Jim Dudley and Carina Gallo discuss how law enforcement is influenced by data and research.
Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com
Media Editor: Ada Schmidt
Three graduates of the San Francisco State University Criminal Justice Program speak on the challenges and strategies to deal with Covid-19 while continuing with classes. Joe Lagano, Sagrario Encarnacion Jimenez, and Donovan Castro Rosas talk about continuing with full class loads while dealing with home life, work life and social interaction. Each student had their own strategies to deal with the evolving health situations and restrictions. The one commonality among the three was a terrific sense of resilience. Listen in to hear their perspectives and experiences. Join Jim Dudley and co-host and SFSU colleague Mimi Glumac as they discuss transitions from live instruction to virtual classes.
Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com
Editor: Ada Schmidt
Listen in as Jim Dudley, speaks with Beverly Upton, Executive Director of the San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium. Domestic Violence reporting is down across the country since the Covid-19 Shelter in Place orders took effect. What does that mean in reporting versus actual occurrences?
Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com
Editor: Ada Schmidt
In March 2020, the Contra Costa Health Services started testing people with symptoms for COVID-19 when they are booked into jail. On May 5, the first person booked into custody tested positive. In this episode, Carina Gallo interviews Shavon Henry about why it is impossible to protect our jail population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shavon is a Deputy Public Defender at the Contra Costa Public Defender's Office. Shavon is a demonstrated advocate for both racial justice and social equity. When she is not advocating for her clients in the courtroom, she is an active dog-mom and avid stress-baker.
Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com
Editor: Ada Schmidt
Jails and prisons hold one of the most vulnerable populations in our society. Some people argue that jails and prisons are ticking time bombs, where the virus can spread rapidly. In this podcast episode, Carina Gallo interviews Amina Azar about the conditions in jail during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amina Azar is a Criminal Defense Investigator at the Contra Costa Public Defender's Office. She is also the secretary for the Contra Costa Public Defender's Association. Amina has prior experience working in immigration defense and post-conviction capital defense work. She trained as a domestic violence counselor and is fluent in English, Swedish, and Urdu. Amina's interest in criminal justice stems from the belief that no one should be defined by the worst act they commit.
Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com
Editor: Ada Schmidt