Was 2023 a year of progress or setback for Oregon’s justice system? Join us as Bobbin, Julia, Zach, and Justin reflect on the year that was, and forecast the road ahead in 2024.

The Trail Blazing Justice podcast is a production of the Oregon Justice Resource Center.

What is it like to spend the holidays in prison? Join us for the first episode of “Outside Voices”—our special series of discussions with people who have experienced incarceration in Oregon. Bobbin is joined by Angela, Wayne, and two Kyles, as they share stories of how the holiday spirit can persevere in the midst of incarceration.

Links:

• Angela’s blog post about Korean food
•  Trail Blazing Moment: Thanksgiving Day 1972: B.B. King performs for inmates at Sing Sing Prison

The Trail Blazing Justice podcast is a production of the Oregon Justice Resource Center.

What are Legislative Days, and why are they important? Join us this week as Bobbin, Zach, and Justin demystify these lesser-known legislative meetings and recap some of last week’s justice-related hearings.


Links

•   News article of the week: “Law enforcement officials press lawmakers to tighten Oregon’s drug laws”, OPB, Nov. 6, 2023, 
• Oregon Legislative Days hearings:
  • Joint Interim Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response
    • Agenda 
    • Video
  • Joint Committee on Public Safety
    • Agenda 
    • Video
  • Joint Meeting of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees
    • Agenda
    • Video
• Trail Blazing Moment: “The House I Live In” documentary (excerpt 1:30:31-1:31:22)

The Trail Blazing Justice podcast is a production of the Oregon Justice Resource Center.