Ep. 31: Judge Sheila Calloway, Lonnell Matthews and Julieanna Huddle: They Don't Work with Any "Bad Kids"

Ep. 31: Judge Sheila Calloway, Lonnell Matthews and Julieanna Huddle: They Don't Work with Any "Bad Kids"

Author: Angie Lawless and Brandon Miller May 2, 2024 Duration: 1:13:32

"What people don't understand about Juvenile Court is that literally two-thirds of the cases that we deal with are about the parents."  –Judge Calloway

Judge Sheila Calloway, Davidson County's Juvenile Court Judge, and Lonnell Matthews, Davidson County's Juvenile Court Clerk, are two of Nashville's most accomplished individuals. They are an entertaining pair, but are serious about bettering the lives of "our kids." They discuss misconceptions about the work of the Juvenile Court, the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment (coming in 2027), and recent legislation that will dramatically impact the juvenile justice system. Spoiler alert: the TN General Assembly did not seek their input, but they remain open and ready to assist when asked…hint, hint.

Julieanna Huddle is the Executive Director of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Julieanna explains the mission of CASA and how YOU can make a difference in the lives of all of our children who are in desperate need of an advocate.


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