Host Pete Cummings talks with ACJC Deputy Director Tony Vidale. Tony discusses his career and offers insights into past academic and work experiences that helped shape his work at the Commission.By Arizona Criminal Justice Commission

Molly Edwards and Molly Sexton join Host Tony Vidale to give an update on the 2023 Arizona Legislative Session. Molly and Molly discuss the activity by the Legislature and give an update on bills that impact the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and criminal justice stakeholders. For more information about the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission …

In this episode of the Criminal Justice Spotlight podcast, Tony Vidale, Deputy Director at the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, and Heather Bohnet, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s Crime Victim Services Program Manager, are joined by Shawna Michie, Victim Compensation Bureau Chief for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, to discuss t…

Each episode of Criminal Justice Spotlight will feature interviews with experts in the field, as well as individuals who have been impacted by the justice system. We will explore the successes and challenges of various criminal justice initiatives, and learn about the strategies that are working to create positive change.…

Hosts Molly Edwards and Tony Vidale talk with former Pima County Prosecutor Rick Unklesbay about his experiences with capital punishment in Arizona and what led to his book about the arbitrary nature of the death penalty. Rick speaks about significant Supreme Court cases, shares his thoughts on Arizona's death penalty, and discusses the impact of p…

Heather Bohnet and Tony Vidale discuss the FY 2024 grant opportunities available from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. Heather and Tony discuss eligibility for the Victim Assistance grant, the Drug, Gang, and Violent Crime Control grant, and the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant. They also offer tips on a successful grant applicat…

On this edition of ACJC Views and News, host Tony Vidale talks with ACJC Executive Director Andy LeFevre and ACJC Victim Services Program Manager Heather Bohnet about the impact of new victim services funding appropriated to the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.By Arizona Criminal Justice Commission

Host Tony Vidale talks with Arizona U.S. Congressman David Schweikert about the impacts of fentanyl on Arizona communities and other important initiatives he is tackling at the federal level now and into the future.By Arizona Criminal Justice Commission

Host Tony Vidale and guest host Heather Bohnet talk with Dan Eddy, the Executive Director of the National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards. Dan discusses his role in the association, gives a national perspective of crime victim compensation programs, and offers some thoughts on the future direction of state programs.…

Host Tony Vidale talks with Matt Bileski, the Data Integration, Analytics, and Optimization Program Manager for the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. Matt discusses his new role and offers insights into past academic and work experiences that helped shape his career. Matt also shares his vision for future criminal justice data sharing and dissem…

Molly Edwards and Mary Pagnillo join Host Tony Vidale to give an update on the 2022 Arizona Legislative Session. Molly and Mary discuss the activity by the Legislature and give an update on bills that impact the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and criminal justice stakeholders. For more information about the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission …

January 2022 NewsletterBy Arizona Criminal Justice Commission

Molly Edwards and Tony Vidale present some significant programs and events from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for December 2021. In this episode, we cover the release of the FY 2021 Enhanced Drug, and Gang Enforcement Report, the departure of Program Manager Marc Peoples, and the continued work by the Commission to improve the Arizona Dis…

Host Tony Vidale talks with Heather Bohnet, the Victim Services Program Manager for the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. Heather discusses her role as the Victim Services Program Manager and offers her past academic and work experiences that helped shape her career. Heather also gives insight into her management of the victim services program a…

Hosts Molly Edwards and Tony Vidale present significant programs and events from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for October 2021. In this episode, we focus on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, spotlight the new state orders of protection system, learn about the ACJC Victim Assistance Grant program.…

Hosts Andy LeFevre and Tony Vidale talk with Elizabeth Pyke, the Legislative Affairs Director for the National Criminal Justice Association. Elizabeth updates us on the Byrne Justice Assistance grant, the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment grant, the Victims of Crime Act fix, the status of police reform, and the most recent activities at NCJA.…

The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission's podcast AZ to DC brings you the latest criminal justice issues happening in Washington D.C. that directly impact Arizona. We will have in-depth discussions with politicians, researchers, non-profits, and criminal justice experts who work on the national scene with and in the criminal justice system. Our hop…

The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission’s podcast Working for Justice includes talks with people working and making a difference in the criminal justice system. We hope to have great conversations with agency heads, people brand new in the field of criminal justice, and anyone in between. We will talk with people filling roles that are obvious in t…

Host Tony Vidale talks with Andy LeFevre, the Executive Director of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. Andy discusses his role as the Executive Director and offers his past work experiences that helped shape his career. Andy also gives insight into his leadership of the agency and what qualities he appreciates in his leadership team and staff…

Molly Edwards and Tony Vidale present some significant programs and events from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission for September 2021. In this episode, we cover how the Commission is responding to the increasing threat of fentanyl in our communities, spotlight the good work of the Yuma County Drug Task Force, and report on the stabilization of…

This show will highlight significant criminal justice news and events each month from the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission was statutorily created in 1982, defined by A.R.S. §41-2401 through §41-2420, to carry out various coordinating, monitoring, and reporting functions regarding the administration and m…