This season of Smart Justice has explored the complexities of juvenile justice, the efforts to change the trajectory of the next generation's lives, and the solutions being developed to create lasting change in Arkansas.
Executive Director of Restore Hope Paul Chapman is joined by some of the prominent voices from throughout this season including the Arkansas Department of Human Services Secretary Kristi Putnam, who first suggested that we explore juvenile justice.
Also featured in this episode:
Arkansas Department of Human Services Deputy Secretary Janet Mann
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Casey Beard of the Juvenile Division in the 6th Judicial District in Arkansas
Former football coach, educator, and youth advocate Fitz Hill
Officer Blake Scott of the Fort Smith Police Department's Shield Our Youth initiative
Smart Justice is a magazine, podcast, and continuing news coverage from the nonprofit Restore Hope and covers the pursuit of better outcomes on justice system-related issues, such as child welfare, incarceration, and juvenile justice. Our coverage is solutions-oriented, focusing on the innovative ways in which communities are solving issues and the lessons that have been learned as a result of successes and challenges.
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