Special Guest: Amber Vlangas co-host of the podcast Amplified Voices

My Special Guest Amber Vlangas serves as Executive Director of the Restorative Action Alliance. As a member of a system-impacted family, Amber Vlangas is a civil rights activist, a survivor of sexual harm, and a speaker and advocate of re-imagining our criminal legal system.

In this episode, we explore ways to re-imagine the criminal justice system. The current system is often criticized for being unfair, biased, and ineffective in reducing crime. We discuss various ideas that could potentially transform the way we approach criminal justice.

 

One idea is to focus on prevention rather than punishment. This could involve investing in education, job training, and mental health services to address the root causes of crime. We also discuss the need to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences and reduce reliance on incarceration.

 

Another idea is to implement restorative justice practices, which involve bringing together victims, offenders, and community members to repair harm and find solutions that benefit everyone applied. This approach has been shown to reduce recidivism and promote healing.

 

Finally, we discuss the importance of addressing systemic racism and bias in the criminal justice system. This could involve diversifying the workforce, training law enforcement officers to recognize and combat bias, and implementing policies that promote equality and justice for all.

Overall, we believe re-imagining the criminal justice system is essential for creating a safer, more just society. By focusing on prevention, restorative justice, and addressing bias, we can move towards a system that truly serves the needs of all members of our communities.

http://www.restorativeactionalliance.org/

amber.v@restoreativeactionalliance.org

Follow Amber on Twitter @amberspeaksup

Amber also co-host with Jason on Amplified Voices a podcast dedicated to uplifting voices silence by the system. Please check it out great podcast 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amplified-voices/id1525647290

 

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The Black Light Mass Incarceration Show is a space that is used to uplift the unheard voices of the criminal and social justices issues that many face today.

BLMIS is a weekly podcast that interviews those forgotten in our prison systems. We are here to give the forgotten or ignored a platform for them to share their stories. Inform and educated others on what is really happening behind the scenes.

 

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