Wed, 27 April 2022
This episode explores the story of Billy Taing, a Cambodian refugee who got caught up in the US criminal justice system at a young age. |
Wed, 20 April 2022
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Wed, 13 April 2022
Nearly two thirds of all children in the U.S. juvenile justice system are kids of color. That’s according to a report by the Children’s Defense Fund. In this episode of Making Contact, we’ll hear from Dr. Kris Henning on the disparities faced by Black youth in the juvenile justice system. |
Wed, 6 April 2022
A year ago, Oregon became the first state to decriminalize drug possession. The goal is to reverse some of the negative impacts of the War on Drugs by approaching drug use from a health-centered basis. Reporter Cecilia Brown visits an addiction and recovery center in Portland that’s gearing up for what they hope will be an influx of people seeking treatment.
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