Mitigation Specialists: The Aim for Outcomes That Consider Rehabilitation and Not Just Punishment
About this episode
Dr. Jozlyn Hall discusses the role of Mitigation Specialists in the criminal justice system and their focus on rehabilitation over punishment.
Mitigation Specialist and President of the Connecticut Women's Consortium Dr. Jozlyn Hall joins us to talk about the scope of her work as a member of the criminal defense team and how it impacts sentencing in cases before the court Originally used solely in capital cases, it is not about excusing individuals of the responsibility of their actions, but for getting the accused the assistance they need based on a complete evaluation of their strengths, deficits and needs. Given that the needs may include SUD services, it is an important area for professionals working with justice-involved individuals to understand.
Topics covered
- Mitigation Specialists
- Criminal Defense
- Sentencing
- Rehabilitation
- Substance Use Disorder
- Justice-involved Individuals
Keywords
- Mitigation Specialists
- Criminal Defense
- Sentencing
- Rehabilitation
- Substance Use Disorder
- Justice System
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