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Discussing the dangerous implications of Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg’s latest court maneuvers, Right On Crime Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman joined The Vince Coglianese Show ?? https://lnkd.in/gFbJ8WsB

"We must enforce the law against anybody that violates it. We must have a system of laws in this country that Americans can count on being enforced." - ROC Executive Director and former U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman on the Sean Hannity Radio Show.

A sense of camaraderie moves the needle for veterans in the justice system ?? ROC’s very own resident veterans sat down for an episode of The ROC Podcast to discuss why that is, and how the justice system can utilize programming to support their care.

Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of veterans—including those on our team who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country ???? This Veterans' Day we also remember that taking care of those who have served means ensuring support for incarcerated veterans who earned their benefits through service. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbgnmZxY

Many veterans find themselves in the criminal justice system due to conditions they suffered while in service to our country. This Veterans' Day, Right On Crime’s resident veterans Christian Cochran, MS, MBA, Joey Comley, and Danny Murphy discuss the importance of caring for these individuals and how it ultimately leads to public safety and a stronger nation on a brand new episode of The ROC Podcast ???? #VeteransDay Click here to listen to the full episode now: https://lnkd.in/gayHpFDH

The mechanics of bipartisanship look a lot different today than they used to, but establishing common ground on issues could help create a framework that encourages cooperation and makes meaningful change ???? Click here to read more from ROC’s National Director Rachel Wright ?? https://lnkd.in/gdFN_-bW

“The most important election-related lawsuits are the ones that happen prior to the election.” ROC Executive Director Brett Tolman joined iHeart Radio’s Rod & Greg Show with the hope that upcoming election litigation won't mire our nation’s courts for weeks and months to come ???? Click here for the full interview: https://lnkd.in/g_K6egtk

Diversion programs offer a real path to rehabilitation, making our communities both stronger and safer. Prosecutor for Platte County Missouri, Eric Zahnd, joined ROC’s Kurt Altman to discuss these programs on The ROC Podcast ?? https://lnkd.in/gtjtd8He

NEW: CCJ’s Veterans Justice Commission released its third set of recommendations today, calling on Congress to reverse a ban on VA healthcare for incarcerated veterans and urging the business community to prioritize the hiring of veterans who have been involved in the justice system. https://lnkd.in/gvXJr6u4 ???The 15-member commission, led by former U.S. Defense Secretaries Chuck Hagel and Leon Panetta, said a federal rule change formalized in 1999 barred VA-provided care for veterans behind bars, reversing 70 years of practice. That left veteran care in the hands of non-VA providers, who typically lack specialized training to treat PTSD and other service-related conditions. The commission calls this a problem–for veterans and public safety—because such “invisible wounds of war” can drive criminal behavior if left unaddressed. ????To support successful reentry, the commission said government agencies and small and large companies should include veterans with criminal records in their “second chance hiring” efforts, honoring veterans’ sacrifices and helping them?thrive in the country they have served. The commission created a model hiring policy outlining best practices for employing justice-involved veterans, receiving support from the?Second Chance Business Coalition. ???“Too many veterans leaving our criminal justice system struggle to find work and resume their lives as contributing members of their families and communities,” Commission Chair Hagel said. “This is unacceptable. America’s business and government leaders must do more to honor veterans’ service to this country by reducing barriers that bar them from the jobs they need to succeed.” ???The commission also urged the federal government and states to enact “second look” legislation enabling veterans to receive mitigation considerations for military service in resentencing, parole, and clemency processes. Other recommendations include eliminating administrative barriers that restrict housing opportunities for formerly incarcerated veterans and asking Congress to fund and direct the Department of Justice, through the National Center for Veterans Justice proposed by the commission, to coordinate research on veterans housing units in jails and prisons and develop best practices for their use. Explore the report and the commission's earlier work: https://lnkd.in/g2zEkxzJ Jim D. Seward, Olivia McLarnan, Lindsey Kirchhoff, Carla Bugg, Pelicia E Hall, Mark Inch, Alford McMichael, Vincent Patton, EdD, Jo Sornborger, Giancarlo Cambrelén Santiago, Saydyie DeRosia, BERLYNN FLEURY, Michael Nail Kathy Sanchez

Oklahoma lawmakers learned Monday that violent crime is down overall… but in rural areas with limited access to diversion programs, crime is on the rise ??