Alaska’s prisons are full, and a disproportionately large number of the people inside are Alaska Natives. The recidivism rate for that population is about 74 percent. But there are solutions. Organizations around the state are using new strategies like joint tribal-state courts and more support for people who are re-entering the community to help reverse the trend.
HOST: Anne Hillman
GUESTS:
- Greg Razo, chair, Alaska Criminal Justice Commission
- Denise Morris, president and CEO, Alaska Native Justice Center
- Robyn Langlie, executive director, Victims for Justice
KSKA (FM 91.1) BROADCAST: Friday, Oct. 23, at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6:00 p.m.
Alaska Public Television BROADCAST: Friday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6:00 p.m.
After being told innumerable times that maybe she asked too many questions, Anne Hillman decided to pursue a career in journalism. She's reported from around Alaska since 2007 and briefly worked as a community radio journalism trainer in rural South Sudan.
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