Michael Walsh
Zachary Crouch
Recovery in the Criminal Justice System
Recovery in the Criminal Justice System
Recovery in the Criminal Justice System
Thursday 21st January 2021
Join experts Justin Eisele and John Tompkins as they discuss addiction, mental health, and criminal justice reform with host Zach Crouch.
72 minutes
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Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Michael Walsh
Overview:
Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Chains: Addiction, Mental Health, and Criminal Justice Reform
We can do a much better job of working on erasing the stigma of asking for help for people who have mental health and addiction issues, and also even working on the language around that, around even the word addict and alcoholic.
How do we handle addiction and mental health in the criminal justice system? This episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast tackles this pressing question head-on. Host Zach Crouch brings in two seasoned legal experts, Justin Eisele and John Tompkins, to discuss the intricate relationship between addiction, mental health, and the criminal justice system. Justin Eisele, a lawyer passionate about criminal justice reform, shares his insights on how current systems often fail those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.
He argues for meaningful reforms that prioritize treatment over punishment. Following Justin, John Tompkins, a criminal defense attorney with extensive courtroom experience, dives into the harsh realities faced by individuals in custody who are battling addiction. He discusses the barriers to re-entering society and the critical need for supportive measures. The episode doesn’t shy away from tough topics like trauma, the stigma around addiction, and the high costs of criminalization compared to treatment.
It also highlights the importance of family and community support in the recovery journey. John emphasizes the need to change the language we use when talking about addiction, noting that even terms like 'addict' and 'alcoholic' can carry harmful stigmas. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and practical advice for anyone affected by addiction or mental health issues, as well as for those looking to drive change in their communities.
It's a must-listen for anyone passionate about criminal justice reform and compassionate approaches to addiction.