Justice Talks
Justice Talks
CNA Center for Justice Research and Innovation
The CNA Center for Justice Research and Innovation’s podcast, Justice Talks, covers the topics of today and tomorrow in the American justice system. These topics and discussions are informed by our extensive experience in conducting research, evaluation, training, and technical assistance, working directly on operational and administrative matters with hundreds of public safety and justice system organizations, and community stakeholders, nationwide. Each episode will feature an in-depth discussion of current topics and emerging issues of relevance to justice system practitioners and decision makers led by our in-house experts and special guest panelists. The views expressed here are those of the commentators and do not necessarily reflect the views of CNA or any of its funders or sponsors.
Recruitment and retention in policing: Challenges and innovative solutions from the field
In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed supports provided to victims and survivors of crime, and the gaps in services currently provided to historically marginalized groups. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Chief Ivonne Roman (ret.), CNA Principal Advisor Tom Woodmansee, and CNA's Senior Research Specialist Monique Jenkins. Coldren, Roman, Woodmansee, and Jenkins discuss the challenges pertaining to recruitment and retention in policing and specific ways agencies can address these challenges.
Oct 5, 2021
33 min
Supporting survivors of crime: Systemic barriers to providing culturally competent services and a path forward
In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed emergency management and preparedness in the law enforcement setting, specifically as it relates to protest policing. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Aswad Thomas and Valerie Schmitt about supports provided to victims and survivors of crime, and the gaps in services currently provided to historically marginalized groups, particularly young Black men.  
Sep 5, 2021
30 min
Policing and emergency preparedness: Enhancing law enforcement's response to mass protests and demonstrations
In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed innovative uses of data to advance the justice system. In this episode, Tammy Felix leads a discussion with Dawn Thomas, Chief Rodney Monroe, and Steve Rickman about emergency management and preparedness in the law enforcement setting, specifically as it relates to protest policing.
Aug 9, 2021
34 min
Using data to advance the justice system: Forecasting, risk-assessments, and predictive analytics in law enforcement
In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed alternative response models to individuals in crisis. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Dr. Grant Duwe, Dr. Theron "T" Bowman, and Dr. Brittany Cunningham about innovative uses of data to advance the justice system.
Jul 12, 2021
36 min
Crisis intervention: Alternative response models and community responses to people in crisis
In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed CNA's work conducting traffic stop analyses, and the steps officers and executives can take to implement equitable practices in their agencies. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with CNA's Dr. Laura Kunard and Dr. Tom Christoff about the history of alternative response models, ways the justice system has addressed law enforcement agencies' responses to mental health crises, and impactful models in use across the country.
Jun 15, 2021
15 min
Racial equity in traffic stops: Instituting reform by changing data collection and policing practices
In our previous Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the impact of COVID-19 on corrections officers and incarcerated populations, specifically in a jail setting, and out-of-the-box ways they’re working to keep these populations safe during the pandemic. This time on Justice Talks, we spoke with a researcher and practitioner about traffic stops in policing, how CNA analyzes traffic stops and what we've found thus far, and what steps officers and executives can take to implement equitable practices in their agencies.
May 17, 2021
33 min
Curbing The Spread of Covid-19 in Jails: Innovative approaches for protecting staff and incarcerated people
In our previous Justice Talks podcast, we discussed how the court system has been impacted by COVID-19, and innovative ways practitioners across the country are adapting to continue their work during the pandemic. This time on Justice Talks, we spoke with two practitioners from the corrections field about impact the Coronavirus has had on their officers and incarcerated populations specifically in a jail setting, and out-of-the-box ways they’re working to keep these populations safe during the pandemic.
Apr 12, 2021
28 min
Innovation during a Pandemic: COVID-19 Adaptations of the Prosecutor’s Office
In this first episode of the CNA Justice Talks podcast series, Host Hildy Saizow discusses with Nelson Bunn, Executive Director of the National District Attorney's Association, and Don Nottingham, the Chief Deputy District Attorney from the 9th Judicial District in Colorado, how prosecutor's offices are implementing innovative responses in the era of COVID-19 and facing these challenges head on.
Mar 4, 2021
34 min