The System Was Never Built For Us | Crime Survivors, Victims Compensation & Real Justice

In this powerful episode, former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price sits down with Tinisch Hollins, Executive Director of Californians for Safety and Justice, for an unfiltered conversation about what safety and justice actually look like for Black communities and underserved survivors.Tinisch — a crime survivor, domestic violence survivor, and community organizer for nearly two decades — shares her personal journey from the streets of San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood to leading one of the most impactful criminal justice reform organizations in California.Together, Pamela and Tinisch break down:Why most crime victims never hear about victims' compensation — and why the system is designed to keep it that way.The devastating reality of being a domestic violence survivor who ends up getting arrested.Why communities don't feel safe calling the police — and what real safety actually looks likeThe landmark SB 731 expungement law and why clearing records is a public safety strategyWhy victims of police violence are excluded from the very compensation funds designed to help victimsThe political power struggle that leaves survivors re-traumatized and re-victimizedThis conversation is raw, real, and deeply necessary. If you've ever wondered why justice feels out of reach for so many in our communities — this episode is for you.🔔 Subscribe to Pamela Price Unfiltered on YouTube📩 Subscribe to the Substack for the Weekly Word🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcastsSupport the show