Substance Abuse is a common factor in Arkansas Child Welfare and Criminal Justice cases. In this episode we interview State leaders and those with life experience with substance abuse and the justice system. There is hope.
Interviewed:
Department of Children and Family Services Mischa Martin
Arkansas Drug Director Kirk Lane
Director of Peer Recovery Services Jimmy McGill
Parole Board Chairman John Felts
Amanda and Patrick Myer
Restore Hope Director of Operations Karen Phillips
Restore Hope Executive Director Paul Chapman
Narrator Charles Newsome
Producer Renie Rule
Producer Ed Lowry
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09/13/22 • 53 min
Smart Justice - Substance Abuse's Impact on Family and Justice
Transcript
00;00;03;08 - 00;00;12;01
Mischa Martin
A year ago last summer I was doing an investigation, and I had to remove a baby from a mom who was using fentanyl and heroin.
00;00;13;01 - 00;00;20;22
Charles Newsom
Mischa Martin, director of Arkansas Department of Children and Family Services, discussing the devastating effects of substance abuse on the family.
00;00;21;06 - 00;01;12;21
Mischa Martin
I think she wanted to change. And frankly, in the moment when I'm removing her
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