Season IV / Episode 1: Transformation Collab—Redefining Health, Safety, and Justice.
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In this episode, host Isabelle Swiderski is joined by Alexzandria Poole, Director of Defender Initiatives at Zealous, as she shares her journey from being a public defender to spearheading systemic advocacy.
Through her personal story and work at Zealous, Alexz highlights the power of storytelling, education, and media in challenging systemic injustices from the inside and fostering community-led change.
00:00 A Touching Encounter with a Client
00:26 National Advocacy and Zealous Organization
00:54 Transition from Public Defender to Systemic Advocate
01:43 Community Initiatives and Systemic Advocacy
02:54 Teaching and Training Public Defenders
03:25 Police Accountability and Legal Reforms
04:49 Community Defense Center in Roseland
07:58 Challenges and Innovations in Public Defense
09:21 Storytelling and Shifting Narratives
19:49 Empowering Communities and Building Trust
21:08 Training New Defenders and Collaborative Efforts
26:52 Reflections on Systemic Change and Hope
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