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Perspectives On Justice

Perspectives On Justice

By Judge Alexander Williams, Jr.

A podcast, hosted by Judge Alexander Williams, Jr., that tackles current hot topics with experts in their field and debates how the scales of justice are balanced criminally, socially and ethically.
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Gun Control (Part II)

Perspectives On JusticeNov 21, 2022

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Gun Control (Part II)

Gun Control (Part II)

Interviews w/

- MD State Senator William C. Smith, Jr. (D) District 20, Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee 

- MD State Delegate David Moon (D) District 20, Judiciary Committee.

Nov 21, 202252:14
Gun Control (Part I)

Gun Control (Part I)

Interviews w/

- J. Morris Lee, Sr., Cert. Instructor USCCA CCHD, Maryland QHIL Champions Solutions Firearms Services

- Liz Banach, Executive Director Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence

- Lauren Footman Director of Outreach and Equity Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence | Coalition to Stop Gun Violence

Nov 21, 202201:01:18
Education Equity

Education Equity

Interviews w/

- Dr. Alvin Thornton, Former Chair of the Prince George’s County Public Schools Board of Education

- MD Delegate Elizabeth “Susie” Proctor

- Curtis Valentine, Board Member – Prince George’s County Public Schools Board of Education

Nov 21, 202201:00:47
Criminal Justice Reform

Criminal Justice Reform

Interviews w/

- Jonathan Rapping, Founder and President of Gideon’s Promise

- Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County

Nov 21, 202201:03:23
The Opioid Crisis

The Opioid Crisis

Interviews w/

- Boyd Rutherford, Lt. Governor of MD and Chairman of the Opioid Operations Command Center

- Dr. Aliya Jones, Deputy Secretary of Behavioral Health at the Maryland Department Health

- Jaymi Sterling, Assistant State’s Attorney, Office of the State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel County

Nov 21, 202201:00:05
Health Disparities in Communities of Color

Health Disparities in Communities of Color

Interviews w/

- Joseph L. Wright, MD, MPH 

Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer

Capital Region Health, University of Maryland Medical System

- Dr. George Askew, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Health and Human Resources and Education, Office of the County Executive for Prince George's County, MD

Nov 21, 202201:02:03
Learning in Today's Environment - What Does it Look Like Going Forward

Learning in Today's Environment - What Does it Look Like Going Forward

Interviews w/

- Paul Monteiro, Member – PGCPS Board of Education

- Lisa Hazel, PGCPS Teacher/Reading Specialist

- Theresa Dudley, President – Prince George’s County Educators’ Association

- Jazlyn Leonzo, PGCPS Student and President of the Prince George’s Regional Association of Student Governments (PGRASG); 

- Makal Matthews, PGCPS Student and Vice President of PGRASG

Nov 21, 202259:16
The Outlook On Marijuana

The Outlook On Marijuana

Interviews w/

- Dr. Leah Sera, Program Director, UMD School of Pharmacy, Master of Science in medical cannabis science and therapeutics

- Judge Vicky Ivory-Orem, Orphans’ Court Judge and Founder and CEO of Livasis

- MD State Delegate Darryl Barnes (D) 25th Legislative District

Nov 21, 202254:06
Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

Interviews w/

- Christine Neely, Domestic Violence Survivor

- Dr. Denise McCain, Executive Director, Prince George’s County Family Justice Center

- Kathryn Marsh and Melissa Hoppmeyer, Assistant State’s Attorneys/Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County

Nov 21, 202259:02
Impact Of Incarceration On Children & Families

Impact Of Incarceration On Children & Families

Interviews w/

- Yasmine Arrington, Founder of ScholarCHIPS

- Shari Scher, Founder, Children of Incarcerated Parents Partnership

- Lindsey Cramer and Bryan Peterson, Researchers, Urban Institute

Nov 21, 202251:48
Returning Citizens

Returning Citizens

Interviews w/

- Calvin Hawkins, Chair, Prince George’s County Council

- Dr. Jacqueline Somerville, Program Chief, Behavioral Health, Prince George’s County Health Department

- Rev. Lawrence Barbour, Founder, Expectancy Community Outreach

Nov 21, 202201:00:03
Excessive Force/Police Brutality

Excessive Force/Police Brutality

Interviews w/ 

- Former Police Chief for Montgomery County, MD Clarence Edwards

- State's Attorney for Prince George's County, MD  Aisha Braveboy

Nov 21, 202201:00:05