Parallel Justice

By: National Center for Victims of Crime
  • Summary

  • Coming from the National Center for Victims of Crime, Parallel Justice is a trauma informed and survivor centered podcast that investigates civil justice sought for criminal acts. Dive into the realities of our criminal justice system alongside expert attorneys who took on the cases that dominated the headlines and changed our society. This is not your typical True Crime show. Parallel Justice is an honest, empowering investigation into how the Justice system actually works, where it fails, and how survivors can seek accountability. The National Center for Victims of Crime advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims and survivors of crime and serves as a trusted source of information on victims' issues. To learn more about the National Center for Victims of Crime, visit https://victimsofcrime.org/. Access a civil justice attorney through the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the nation's first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the criminal system visit https://victimbar.org/. Compassionate, confidential support is available through the VictimConnect Resource Center via call, chat or text at https://victimconnect.org/ and 1-855-484-2846.
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Episodes
  • Doe v. Camden City Schools: A Disturbing Case of School Abuse
    Aug 21 2024

    Attorney Jeff Fritz discusses a case involving school abuse in New Jersey. The case revolves around a seventh-grade student, Jane Doe, who was groomed and abused by her history teacher, Don Walker. The abuse continued into high school, and Walker even convinced Jane Doe to live with him for a period of time. The case highlights the importance of reporting abuse to Child Protective Services and the challenges victims face in coming forward. The statute of limitations for criminal charges had expired, but Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit within the two-year window provided by New Jersey law. In this conversation, attorney Jeff Fritz discusses a case involving a survivor of sexual abuse by a teacher in the Camden City School District. He explains the dynamics of the abuse, the reasons why victims often stay in contact with their abusers, and the psychological impact on the survivor. The conversation also covers the lawsuit filed against the school district, the verdict, and the ongoing efforts to hold the district accountable.

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    42 mins
  • Seeking Justice in Tragedy: Accountability in Mass Shootings
    Jul 3 2024

    Special guests Tony Romanucci and Tad Thomas are leading the charge in fighting gun violence in the US. In this episode, they provide valuable insights into the legal challenges, implications, and potential outcomes of seeking justice for the victims of mass shootings. Join us on this compelling installment of Parallel Justice as we delve into the complexities of finding justice and accountability surrounding two mass shootings - the Highland Park shooting and the Old National Bank shooting.

    Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the community impact, challenges, and societal implications involved when a mass violence incident occurs.

    For more information or to contact Tony Romanucci: https://www.rblaw.net/

    For more information or to contact Tad Thomas: https://www.thomaslawoffices.com/

    Visit Lawyer Minds: https://www.lawyerminds.com

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    41 mins
  • Remembering Parkland: Lessons for Curbing Mass Violence
    Apr 8 2024

    In this episode, Renee Williams interviews Michael Haggard,

    managing partner of Haggard Law Firm out

    of Florida, in person. Michael Haggard and his firm have been representing

    crime victims for the last 20 years and played a major role in the cases

    surrounding the 2018 shooting that occurred at Stoneman Douglas High School in

    Parkland, Florida, where 17 people lost their lives and 17 more were injured.

    Michael Haggard represented three victims from the Parkland

    shooting: student Joaquin Oliver, cross-country coach Scott Beigel, and teacher

    Stacey Lippel. Multiple civil cases resulted from the shooting. The FBI was

    targeted in one for failing to act when they were given a tip about the shooter

    announcing he was going to open fire on the high school the night before it

    happened. Other lawsuits were filed against the school board and the local

    police departments.


    Tune in to learn more about the ongoing cases and the

    lessons that we, as a nation, can learn from what happened in the aftermath of

    this tragic shooting.

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    39 mins

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