The Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) is an alternative pathway to the traditional carceral system, focusing on treatment and transformation as a means to promote public safety. These are the stories of those involved and those who have been impacted.
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Following Harriet is a podcast that takes a closer look at the life of one of the bravest and most extraordinary women in our country’s history. It also puts Harriet in a broader context, examining the 19th Century experience of African Americans, especially in Virginia.
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Welcome to CBTC INVESTMENTS' podcast where we talk about cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, investing, and more! Follow us on Twitter @CBTC_Investment Donations ETH: 0xbfc13b5e087d25f3206dc4f500012adb3a876a69 LTC: LL9vh7j6cScnmqY9xSrRnmGStDYZfvwQUY VTC: VgzMCSfQxncwGRgVXKJn6fQP8xGaUiJEQ5
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We speak with Marine Corps veteran and VTC graduate Dillon Watts about his journey toward healing and wholeness and the difficulties of 'changing everything' for recovery. Listen in and hear this powerful story. VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery ~ VTC https://www.buncombeveteranscourt.com/ Support https://www.wncvtcfoundation.org/ Music from the VTC …
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We speak with Todd Williams, District Attorney of Buncombe County, and learn more about his work with the Veterans Treatment Court (VTC). Todd Williams is a North Carolina native, the elected District Attorney for Buncombe County, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill, where he received a Bachelor’s in Englis…
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Breaking It Down: A Conversation with Dr. Vaske
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We are excited to speak with Dr. Jamie Vaske, VTC researcher, statistician, and resident 'VTC Best-Practices Expert.' We dive deeper into the elements that make up the VTC, including procedural justice, equity, and collaboration. Dr. Vaske's research interests include quantitative methods, biosocial criminology, evidence-based diversion methods, an…
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Marching Towards Healing: Conversation with a Veteran Change-Agent
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We are thrilled to speak to Brandon Cowan, CPSS and Army veteran, about his transformational journey in the VTC. An essential part of Brandon's story is the utilization of Suboxone and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), which provided a platform for sustained recovery. Brandon now serves as a Peer Support Specialist for the VA Medical Cente…
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Today, we speak with Robin Merrell, Managing Attorney at Pisgah Legal Services, about her role in supporting VTC veterans. Pisgah Legal Services seeks to pursue justice by providing legal assistance and advocacy to help low-income people in Western North Carolina meet their basic needs and improve their lives. Robin states, "I serve the most vulner…
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We are thrilled to speak with Robert O. Wirt Jr., Captain, USN (Ret), the Buncombe County VTC Mentor Coordinator, and Chairman of the VTC Foundation. Learn about the critical role that Mentors play in supporting VTC veterans and how more veterans can get involved to truly 'Leave No Veteran Behind.' VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery ~ Become a Mentor:…
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Today, we speak with Katherine Houghton, LCSW, the VJO at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC, to learn more about her role on the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court. The Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) Program is an outreach initiative designed to provide legally involved veterans with linkages to VA and community resources…
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Marine Veteran Finds Peace Through Service
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Today, we speak to Daniel Conway, CADC and Coordinator for the Henderson County Recovery Court. This is an incredible story of transformation and healing. Tune in and listen to this inspirational story of a Marine Corps veteran's journey with addiction, PTSD, and unaddressed suffering. Just as Daniel found healing through the services and support o…
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Judge Marvin Pope (Founder of the Buncombe County VTC)
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Today, we speak to Judge Marvin Pope, the founder of the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) in Asheville, NC. Learning about his motivations for starting a treatment-based program for justice-involved veterans and his hopes for the future of the criminal justice system. This is the VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery…
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Kevin Rumley, LCSW, Purple Heart Veteran, and VTC Program Director, talks to a VTC graduate about his journey of transformation and healing. While every VTC veteran's story is unique, certain factors are universal: honor, courage, and commitment. This is a commitment to remain open, and vulnerable, and grow from the experience of the VTC. This is t…
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Today, we hear the story of a VTC graduate who found himself struggling for years after his time in the Army. From struggling with substance misuse, mental health challenges, and PTSD to becoming a leader in the recovery community, this veteran showcases the very best of what a VTC can offer. VTC Podcast: Voices of Recovery…
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Bonus: The Ultimate Outdoorswoman from Out There
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Subtitle: How Harriet Tubman could change your perspective on who belongs outdoors Episode description: You probably learned about Harriet Tubman in school growing up — how she led slaves to freedom on the underground railroad. But she was a lot more than an activist and freedom fighter. She was a daughter, wife, entrepreneur — and a talented outdo…
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Bonus: Musician Rhiannon Giddens on Harriet
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This bonus episode is a condensed version of our interview with musician, artist and activist Rhiannon Giddens. She’s a Grammy-winner, and you might know her as a founding member of the band Carolina Chocolate Drops. As we were really examining the experience of African Americans in the 19th Century, we discovered Rhiannon’s song, “At the Purchaser…
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Harriet’s Legacy Today: Strength, Courage & Triumph
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In this episode, we pull Harriet’s story and the story of the African American experience in 19th Century America right through to the present. We talk about why a movie like Harriet is so important to us as Americans at this time. In this episode we heard from historians Ed Ayers, Elvatrice Belschese, Jessica Millward (Finding Charity's Folk), Cat…
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The Enslaved & the Virginia Freedom Seekers
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As we learn about Harriet Tubman, we not only peer into the incredible life of one of our country’s most iconic heroes, we also get a better understanding of the broader experience for African Americans in the 19th Century. In this episode, we travel to museums throughout Virginia and to the presidential homes of Thomas Jefferson (Monticello) and J…
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Harriet Tubman was so much more than the short history lesson we heard got her in school. She was a wife and mother, an entrepreneur, a soldier, a spy, a nurse and an activist who fought for women’s right to vote. In this episode, we explore the life of one of the bravest and most extraordinary women in our country’s history through interviews with…
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Most people first met Harriet Tubman in a black and white photo in a textbook. We all read a couple paragraphs about how she was a conductor in the Underground Railroad. She saved the lives of people attempting to flee from slavery. That was it. That was the end of the story we got. But Harriet Tubman was so much more than that. She was a wife and …
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Things To Look 👀 For When Investing In Crypto 💯 -> S1E1
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CB from CBTC investments talks about use cases, project teams, trading volume, token supply, etc. Enjoy!
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Good discussion with a very knowledgeable Co-host HitCrypto...Listen in and give feedback!
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Understanding Coinmarketcap.com For Beginners
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In this episode we will break down the coinmarketcap website.
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