Reimagine Justice

Department of Criminal Justice Studies, San Francisco State University•cj.sfsu.edu

Welcome to the Reimagine Justice Podcast. The legal justice systems that we have, and fight over, emerged out of the long struggles of what it means to commit a crime, how society should respond, and what justice is. In this podcast, the faculty look at how current and past events have shaped the criminal justice system and sought to reimagine justice. Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com Logo Design: Gina James and Ada Schmidt Website Editor: Ada Schmidt

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Episodes

ICCE: Enhancing Student Learning Through Application

In this episode, Hollie Garrett and Carina Gallo discuss community-based learning, its impact, and the challenges it faces. They are joined by Edel Vaovosa from the Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE). The ICCE enhances the academic mission of San Francisco State University (SFSU) by supporting teaching and learning that focuses on civic and community engagement, aiming to develop individuals into productive, ethical, and active participants in their communities. Guest: Edel Vaov...

Jan 11, 2025•25 min

Project Rebound: Education as an Alternative to Incarceration

In this episode, Hollie Garrett and Carina Gallo discuss the work of Project Rebound, an organization that supports formerly incarcerated individuals on their journey through successful reintegration in a college setting. They are joined by guests George Turner and Doris Fent who share how their personal experiences motivate them to provide equitable support to system-impacted students and communities. Guests: George Turner, Director, and Doris Fent, College and Career Counselor at Project Rebou...

Jan 10, 2025•35 min

Amnesty International: Taking Action for Human Rights

In this episode, Hollie Garrett and Carina Gallo discuss the work of Amnesty International, the world's oldest and largest human rights grassroots organization. They are joined by guests Gavrilah Wells and Ahmand Faisal Safi from Amnesty Group 30 California to explore various criminal justice issues that Amnesty is currently addressing and the organization's impact on the communities it serves. Guests: Gavrilah Wells, Death Penalty Abolition Coordinator, and Ahmad Faisal Safi, Country Specialist...

Jan 10, 2025•47 min

United Playaz: Helping Kids from the Elementary to the Penitentiary

In this episode, Hollie Garrett and Carina Gallo discuss the work of United Playaz, a community-based organization focussed on youth. They are joined by guests Everett Butler and Jason Lacy who share their life journeys that led them to engage in community-based work with youth and how they involve formerly incarcerated people in their organization. Guests: Everett Butler, Program Manager, and Jason Lacey, Program Coordinator at United Playaz. Hosts and Producers: godHolli3 (Hollie Garrett) and ...

Jan 10, 2025•32 min

Understanding the International Crime Victimization Survey

Jim Dudley and Carina Gallo discuss the International Crime Victimization Survey (ICVS) with John N. Van Kesteren at Tilburg University in the Netherlands. They explore the history behind this far-reaching program which has improved the collection and analysis of credible crime data around the world. The results of these studies are, however, often not reflected in the media and politics. Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com . Media Editor: Ada Schmidt...

Aug 18, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6

How Data Influences Law Enforcement

In this episode, Jim Dudley and Carina Gallo discuss how data and research influence law enforcement. Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com . Media Editor: Ada Schmidt.

Jul 20, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

SFSU Criminal Justice Students Speak on how Covid Impacted College Life

Three graduates of the San Francisco State University Criminal Justice Program speak on the challenges and strategies to deal with Covid-19 while continuing with classes. Joe Lagano, Sagrario Encarnacion Jimenez, and Donovan Castro Rosas talk about continuing with full class loads while dealing with home life, work life, and social interaction. Each student had their own strategies to deal with the evolving health situations and restrictions. The one commonality among the three was a terrific se...

May 22, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Domestic Violence in the Age of Covid-19: A conversation with Beverly Upton

Listen in as Jim Dudley, speaks with Beverly Upton, Executive Director of the San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium. Domestic Violence reporting is down across the country since the Covid-19 Shelter in Place orders took effect. What does that mean in reporting versus actual occurrences? Music: Hip Jazz, Benjamin Tissot from Bensound.com . Media Editor: Ada Schmidt

May 15, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Death Penalty Without Due Process: Why it is impossible to protect our jail population during Covid-19

In March 2020, the Contra Costa Health Services started testing people with symptoms of COVID-19 when they are booked into jail. On May 5, the first person booked into custody tested positive. In this episode, Carina Gallo interviews Shavon Henry about why it is impossible to protect our jail population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shavon is a Deputy Public Defender at the Contra Costa Public Defender's Office. Shavon is a demonstrated advocate for both racial justice and social equity. When sh...

May 08, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Bay Area Jails and Covid-19

Jails and prisons hold one of the most vulnerable populations in our society. Some people argue that jails and prisons are ticking time bombs, where the virus can spread rapidly. In this podcast episode, Carina Gallo interviews Amina Azar about the conditions in jail during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amina Azar is a Criminal Defense Investigator at the Contra Costa Public Defender's Office. She is also the secretary for the Contra Costa Public Defender's Association. Amina has prior experience worki...

May 01, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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