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Approaches Towards Restorative Justice – Hawaii Friends of Restorative Justice – Lorenn Walker

Lorenn Walker directs the [Hawai’i Friends of Restorative Justice](http://www.hawaiifriends.org) and is a Senior Fulbright Specialist, sponsored by the US State Department to provide restorative justice training internationally. She’s visited prisons throughout the world and has received national awards for her work in restorative justice and solution-focused approaches. In this episode, Lorenn shares her perspectives, experiences […]

State of Hawaii’s New Jail Plans – Statistics and Jail Planning

What is a jail as opposed to a prison? Bob and Aaron answer this question and address the problems at OCCC, its population, and new jail plan the State of Hawaii presented to the legislature last year. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]

Specialty Courts and Public Defender Related Issues

John “Jack” Tonaki joined the Office of the Public Defender as a trial attorney in 1985, and has been leading the office since his appointment in 2000. Mr. Tonaki has extensive trial experience, having handled over 150 jury trials throughout his career. In this episode, Jack and Aaron cover the many speciality courts and public […]

Perspectives from the First Circuit Court in Hawaii with Judge Edward H. Kubo, Jr.

Judge Edward H. Kubo, Jr. presides over felony jury trials, Hawaii’s Specialty Courts, which supervises defendants in the Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and the new Veterans Treatment Court. We’ll hear Judge Kubo’s perspective on “specialty courts” and Hawaii’s overall legal system. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm […]

The State of Incarceration in Hawaii – Kat Brady

Kat Brady is a community justice advocate with a lifelong dedication to bringing the community’s voice into the public policy arena. She works to increase civic literacy and public participation as she advocates for social, cultural, and environmental justice policy reforms. Join her and Aaron in a discussion focused on the state of incarceration in […]

Judge Steven Alm HOPE Probation

As a sitting judge and founder of the H.O.P.E (Hawaii’s Opportunity Probation with Enforcement) probation program, Judge Steve Alm shares his perspectives on probation-as-usual and a recent publication in the Minnesota Law Review. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows […]

Setting State Standards with Senator Will Espero

Senator Will Espero joins Rehabilitation Coming Soon to discuss the Hawaii State Legislature’s role in setting fair practices for criminal justice and incarceration. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content […]

Too Many Hawaiians in Jail? Teaching Social Change with Sonny Ganaden

Sonny Ganaden is a lawyer, writer, artist, and teacher. In 2012, he was the lead writer of the Native Hawaiian Justice Task Force Report, delivered to the legislature in 2013. He is an instructor in the ethnic studies and american studies departments at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. In 2015, he was an artist […]

Incarcerated Parents and Their Children – KOKA Works for Keiki – Momi Akana

Momi joins the show to discuss the Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Centers (KOKA), which impacts 2,000 keiki and parents at over 40 community sites on Oahu and Maui and her role on the Task Force for Children of Incarcerated Parents. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every […]

Compassionate Release, Inmate Healthcare and Caring for Ex-Convicts – Bob Merce

Bob Merce joins Aaron Wills to highlight the disparities people face within the criminal justice system. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to […]
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