AZ to DC

“Allison Badger participation in this podcast is with the supported with Grant No. 15PBJA-22-GK-04999-BSCI awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this podcast are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.”

Host Tony Vidale talks with Arizona U.S. Congressman David Schweikert about the impacts of fentanyl on Arizona communities and other important initiatives he is tackling at the federal level now and into the future.

Host Tony Vidale and guest host Heather Bohnet talk with Dan Eddy, the Executive Director of the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards. Dan discusses his role in the association, gives a national perspective of crime victim compensation programs, and offers some thoughts on the future direction of state programs.

Hosts Andy LeFevre and Tony Vidale talk with Elizabeth Pyke, the Legislative Affairs Director for the National Criminal Justice Association. Elizabeth updates us on the Byrne Justice Assistance grant, the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant, the Victims of Crime Act fix, the status of police reform, and the most recent activities at NCJA.

The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission's podcast AZ to DC brings you the latest criminal justice issues happening in Washington D.C. that directly impact Arizona. We will have in-depth discussions with politicians, researchers, non-profits, and criminal justice experts who work on the national scene with and in the criminal justice system.  Our hope is to give you insights into the complexities facing the criminal justice system both locally AND nationally. Whether you are a seasoned criminal justice professional or someone looking to gain more knowledge from a baseline level, AZ to DC will provide you with a well-rounded perspective with interesting interviews with some of the nation's foremost experts.