Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield on Juvenile Justice and Public Safety

Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield on Juvenile Justice and Public Safety

Author: Right On Crime January 9, 2024 Duration: 21:46

Right On Crime Director Joey Comley sits down with Kentucky Senator Whitney Westerfield to discuss the failures to fund juvenile justice initiatives and the impact on public safety. The two discuss the importance of evidence-based solutions and accountability for the criminal justice system in Kentucky.


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