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
Desmond Meade: Florida Restorative Rights Coalition
This week on Gin & Justice, the ladies chat with Desmond Meade, the Executive Director of Florida Restorative Rights Coalition, about his advocacy work on behalf of millions of returning citizens. Desmond has persevered in his work for justice involved individuals, and ultimately led the charge on the right to vote for returning citizens, ultimately getting voting rights restored for millions on Floridians with Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
FRRC is committed to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions. Desmond's story is truly inspiring, incredible and courageous and you can learn more in his book, Let My People Vote.
For more information about FRRC and to learn how you can help returning citizens, or if you are a returning citizen and are looking for resources visit: https://floridarrc.com/
For more on Desmond:
https://www.macfound.org/fellows/class-of-2021/desmond-meade#searchresults
https://desmondmeade.com/
For Desmond's book "Let My People Vote":
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653904/let-my-people-vote-by-meade-desmond/
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