MESSAGE FROM A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY RESIDENT; HOST CRAIG LUBOW SPEAKS WITH ML SMITH, FOUNDER OF MISSOURI JUSTICE COALITION

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with a resident of a correctional facility and the founder of a justice coalition discussing systemic injustices in the criminal punishment system.

Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Jaws of Justice will broadcast another conversation from Chris Gilyard, a resident of Missouri Crossroads Correctional Facility, who will share his opinion about life, mistakes and corrections. Crossroads Correctional Center is located in Cameron, Missouri. Chris reached out to Jaws of Justice. He was interviewed using the telephone. In the second half of our hour, host Craig Lubow will speak with ML Smith, Founder of Missouri Justice Coalition. https://mojustice.org/ MoJustice is dedicated to serving as a unifying force across the state of Missouri, bringing together individuals impacted by the criminal punishment system. Their mission is to educate, empower, and unite community members, transforming them into a powerful advocacy base. Through collaborative efforts, MoJustice strives to drive meaningful reforms within the Missouri prison system, addressing the systemic injustices, inhumane…

People in this episode

Host: Craig Lubow

Guest: ML Smith

Topics covered

• criminal justice
• prison reform
• social inequality
• advocacy
• community empowerment

Keywords

• justice
• corrections
• Missouri
• prison advocacy
• systemic injustice
• community
• reform

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Missouri Justice Coalition, MoJustice

Places: Missouri Crossroads Correctional Facility, Cameron, Missouri

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