Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery
Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery
S2 EP1 Koren VanderWeele, Center for Health & Justice
S2 EP1 Koren VanderWeele, Center for Health & Justice
S2 EP1 Koren VanderWeele, Center for Health & Justice
Monday 8th January 2024
Join Gerald Lott and Koren VanderWeele as they explore transformative justice initiatives reducing overdoses and crime in Illinois.
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Episode Overview
- Exploring the role of TAS Center for Health and Justice and its specialized case management and treatment services
- Insights into the impact of deflection initiatives in preventing repeated encounters with law enforcement
- Discussion on community engagement and the upcoming town hall event in DeKalb
- Importance of diverse voices in establishing successful deflection initiatives
The more voices we have at the table, the better deflection initiative that we're able to set up and the more successful it is.
Imagine a world where the justice system not only punishes but also heals. In this episode of 'Recovery Greenhouse', host Gerald Lott sits down with Koren VanderWeele, Program Manager for TAS Center for Health and Justice, to discuss groundbreaking programs that are making this vision a reality. Koren dives into the heart of pre-arrest diversion and deflection initiatives sweeping across Illinois. These programs aim to steer individuals away from the criminal justice system and towards essential treatment and support services.
Koren shares the nuts and bolts of how TAS is providing specialized case management and treatment to those entangled in the justice system. She explains the critical role of the Center for Health and Justice in offering research and technical assistance to ensure these programs succeed. The conversation gets even more compelling as Koren recounts real-life success stories, highlighting the significant reduction in fatal drug overdoses and property crime arrests thanks to these innovative approaches.
You'll also hear about an upcoming town hall event in DeKalb, designed to engage the community in these life-saving initiatives. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in justice reform, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how we can transform lives through compassionate justice.