Gin & Justice
Heyyy… let's talk about JUSTICE! It's been a long day, pour some gin and have a seat. Justine and Amanda are shedding light on the inner workings of the criminal justice system, taking a deep dive into the many perspectives, and giving listeners a look at the system through the eyes of all walks of life. They discuss the successes and many failures of the system allowing listeners to understand the side of justice that’s often not portrayed. Gin & Justice highlights stories that are often forgotten in the "True Crime" category, and that is, views and perspectives from the real criminal justice system. You’ll hear discussions on the impacts the criminal justice system on those who are incarcerated, their loved ones, and those who are wrongfully convicted, and highlights of how substance use disorder and mental health are criminalized and have fueled a system of mass incarceration.Follow and subscribe for weekly behind the scenes look at the American Criminal Legal System.
Gin & Justice
Emil: On Fighting a Disease That is Chronic, Progressive and Fatal
This week on Gin & Justice, Justine and Amanda are celebrating National Drug Court Month and what better way to celebrate than hearing the story of a successful graduate! Emil tells his incredible story of the depths of addiction and the courage of his recovery. He talks about Drug Court saving his life, the importance of utilizing Medicated Assisted Treatment (M.A.T.) and how far on his journey he has come. Emil is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and is such a value to not only his local recovery community, but recovery communities worldwide. Emil has created a program within his local jail to provide treatment and a path to recovery to those who are justice impacted. He also tells of the growth and importance of Recovery Communities and his involvement in his local Recovery Alliance (VRA).
Connect with Emil:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-caron-crps-veteran-44160b133
Ca$hApp: EmilCaron
Connect with the Volusia Recovery Alliance:
https://volusiarecoveryalliance.org/
To learn more about Drug Courts and how you can help advocate in your area:
National Association for Drug Court Professionals: https://www.nadcp.org/
National Drug Court Institute: https://www.ndci.org/
Hug a friend in recovery today <3
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