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Right On Crime's new Georgia State Director and National Expert on Human Trafficking, Frank Russo, sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on protecting victims of trafficking, supporting law enforcement, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Georgia and the nation.

Right On Crime's Arkansas Director Wil Cheatham sits down with Britt Allen for a conversation on his background, effective reentry programming, and the current state of criminal justice policy in Arkansas.

Veterans Courts offer more than punishment—they offer a path forward. In this episode, ROC Directors Maggie Horzempa, Danny Murphy, and Christian Cochran explore how these courts address the root causes of criminal behavior among veterans, and why a tailored approach to justice honors their service and promotes lasting change.

ROC State Directors Marilyn Davidson and Molly Lenty sit down for a candid conversation about reentry programming, second chance hiring, and the unique opportunities in their states for change. 

ROC's Kentucky and Tennessee State Director Joey Comley sits down with Chief of Staff and Texas Director Nikki Pressley to discuss how their states are working to both preserve families and improve public safety through family mitigation policy.

Elizabeth Henneke, Founder and CEO of the Lone Star Justice Alliance sits down with ROC’s Policy Analyst Ross Jackson to discuss why Texas needs an affirmative defense for human trafficking victims. Through stories of real victims and the struggle for justice, the two discuss the ability of a Mercy for Survivors bill to hold true perpetrators of crime accountable and restore dignity to survivors.

Andy Kahan from Houston Crimestoppers sits down with ROC’s Texas Director and Chief of Staff, Nikki Pressley, for an in-depth conversation about fixing Texas’ broken bail system and how a constitutional amendment allowing judges the discretion to deny bail for the most dangerous repeat offenders would improve public safety.

Right On Crime's North Carolina Director and Development Manager Maggie Horzempa sits down with Britt Allen to discuss Martha Stewart, reentry, veterans treatment courts, and more.

Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman to discuss overcriminalization, Mens Rea reform, and the state of conservative criminal justice under the Trump administration. 

Right On Crime's National Policy Director Rachel Wright sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, The First Step Act, and how motherhood shapes her views on criminal justice solutions. 

Right On Crime's resident veterans Florida Director Christian Cochran, Kentucky and Tennessee Director Joey Comley, and Virginia & West Virginia Danny Murphy join The Right On Crime Podcast to discuss the importance of caring for our nation's veterans in the criminal justice system.

Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Innovation Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Britt Allen to discuss prosecutorial innovation, the state of criminal justice in Arizona, and shares stories from his legal background that sparked his passion for creating change in the justice system. 

Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Senator Todd Weiler to discuss his time in the legislature, second chances, and prosecutor initiated resentencing. 

Right On Crime's Prosecutorial Reform Director, and Arizona and New Mexico State Director Kurt Altman sits down with Platte County Missouri Prosecutor Eric Zahnd to discuss his law background, innovative methods for prosecution, and rehabilitation for improving public safety.

ROC Utah Director and Katie Stahl sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her extensive professional background, the opportunities in her state's criminal justice system, and the importance of thoughtful solutions to lower recidivism. 

Right On Crime Director Katie Stahl sits down with Utah State Representative Tyler Clancy to discuss his professional background in law enforcement, the subject of reentry, and how to increase public safety in their state.

ROC Regional Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Florida Director Christian Cochran for a candid conversation on the differences between their states, creating change in the criminal justice system, and their passion for public safety. 

ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Kentucky Director Joey Comley for a candid conversation on their law and military backgrounds, the differences between their states, and the concept of second chances. 

ROC Texas Director and Chief of Staff Nikki Pressley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional background, the state of the criminal justice system in Texas, and gives a breakdown of bail reform and clearance rates. 

ROC Florida Director Christian Cochran sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his background in law enforcement, the state of Florida's criminal justice system, and the importance of civic engagement.

ROC Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman sat down with Founder of Fourth Purpose, Josh Smith, to discuss his personal incarceration story, his passion in founding Fourth Purpose, and what it would take to create meaningful change in the criminal justice system. 

ROC Regional and Oklahoma Director Marilyn Davidson sits down with Britt Allen to discuss her professional experience within the criminal justice system, the importance of mental and behavioral health resources, and clean slate laws in her state.

Certified peer recovery specialist and President of the Board of SAARA (Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery Alliance of Virginia) Jason Pritchard sits down with ROC's West Virginia and Virginia Director Danny Murphy to discuss meaningful reentry back into society, his story of recovery, and how earned compliance credits can ultimately lead to increased public safety. 
 
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Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

ROC Kentucky Director Joey Comley sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his military and law background, the next legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Kentucky.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

ROC Virginia and West Virginia Director Danny Murphy sits down with Britt Allen to discuss his law background, legislative session, and the state of the criminal justice system in Virginia.
 
Listen to The ROC Podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and more. 
 
Right On Crime is a national criminal justice campaign of the Texas Public Policy Foundation supporting conservative solutions for reducing crime, restoring victims, reforming offenders, and lowering taxpayer costs.

Right On Crime Director Joey Comley sits down with Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield to discuss the failures to fund juvenile justice initiatives and the impact on public safety. The two discuss the importance of evidence-based solutions and accountability for the criminal justice system in Kentucky.

Right On Crime and Prosecutorial Innovation in America Director Kurt Altman sits down with Rob Sanders, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 16th Judicial Circuit, Kenton County to discuss the benefits of the H.E.A.R.T. program. This innovative and groundbreaking program sees a 92% success rate, meaning only an 8% recidivism rate in drug cases. Sanders says the H.E.A.R.T. program is effective because it saves taxpayers money by freeing up prison space, addressing addiction, and giving people a second chance to avoid prison. 

Sanders believes being tough on crime is about saving prison cells for violent criminals to keep the community safe, he says “We must draw the line on who we’re afraid of and who we’re mad at versus who we’re just annoyed with.” 

How do innovative prosecutors separate themselves from those who do not uphold their oath to prosecute? Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Matt Harvey tells Right On Crime Kurt Altman, “Never erode the fundamental foundation of government and stay focused on The Three I’s of Harm.” Learn more on the latest episode of the Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America.

The latest episode of The Right On Crime Podcast featuring Prosecutorial Innovation in America explores the good work being done in two Pennsylvania counties, York and Bucks, as we give a voice to prosecutors who are holding criminals accountable while thinking outside the box.

A criminal record can follow a person for the rest of their lives, and the prejudice can impact their job, housing, and opportunities for second chances. Right On Crime presents a conversation on the impact and potential for Clean Slate legislation in Texas, Oklahoma, and states across the nation.r

Straight-talking and mincing no words, Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain is determined to change the world of corrections and make Mississippi a model for prisons across the nation. 

Episode three of The Right On Crime Podcast features The Correctional Leadership Network with dynamic insights from Louisiana Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc whose decades long career focuses on “building better lives not bigger prisons.” ROC Director Scott Peyton sits down with Secretary LeBlanc to discuss his innovative leadership, achievements, and the implementation of historic criminal justice reforms making a difference in Louisiana.

Right On Crime’s Prosecutorial innovation in America supports prosecutors willing to think outside the normal prosecutorial box with common-sense and data-driven innovations which reduce crime and recidivism but never compromise public safety. A risk-based approach which strengthens the Rule of Law is essential to conservative criminal justice reform. 

Prosecutorial Innovation in America will connect conservative and innovative prosecutors while examining the successes of conservative District Attorneys across the nation.  New programs or ideas may trigger skepticism and criticism directed at an elected prosecutor, but innovative approaches to prosecution with evidence-based success must be amplified and shared with those resistant to changing broken aspects of our criminal justice system.

Host: Kurt Altman

The Correctional Leadership Network at Right On Crime is a dynamic group of corrections professionals and thought leaders sharing best practices and expertise in criminal justice policy. While prisons serve a critical role in society and violent criminals must be held to account, our correctional facilities- already overcrowded and short-staffed- must make room and prepare those in custody for the day they return to our communities. Eventually, 95% will return. From sentencing to programming to recidivism reduction, join us as the Correctional Leadership Network at Right On Crime explores one of our nation’s most understudied but important public institutions. Never compromising public safety, while improving policies affecting our correctional industry and our criminal justice system. Our Host: Scott Peyton, Correctional Director for Right On Crime