33 episodes
Parallel Justice National Center for Victims of Crime
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4.7 • 15 Ratings
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Coming from the National Center for Victims of Crime, Parallel Justice is a trauma informed and survivor centered podcast that investigates civil justice sought for criminal acts. Dive into the realities of our criminal justice system alongside expert attorneys who took on the cases that dominated the headlines and changed our society. This is not your typical True Crime show. Parallel Justice is an honest, empowering investigation into how the Justice system actually works, where it fails, and how survivors can seek accountability.
The National Center for Victims of Crime advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims and survivors of crime and serves as a trusted source of information on victims' issues. To learn more about the National Center for Victims of Crime, visit https://victimsofcrime.org/.
Access a civil justice attorney through the National Crime Victim Bar Association, the nation's first professional association of attorneys and expert witnesses dedicated to helping victims seek justice through the criminal system visit https://victimbar.org/.
Compassionate, confidential support is available through the VictimConnect Resource Center via call, chat or text at https://victimconnect.org/ and 1-855-484-2846.
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The Playbook: How the Church Has Used Bankruptcy to Avoid Liability in Abuse Cases
The Catholic church has a go-to playbook to avoid liability in child sex abuse cases. Join Renee Williams as she interviews Attorney Jeff Anderson and Attorney Mike Finnegan from Jeff Anderson & Associates, one of the most recognized law firms in the nation that represents victims of childhood sexual abuse, as they discuss how and why the Church uses bankruptcy to avoid helping their victims.
By filing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the Catholic church is able to hide its assets and pay less to abuse survivors while halting all abuse litigation. Consequently, by putting bankruptcy rules and deadlines into place, the organization is even protected from future litigation if more victims were to come forward after the deadline has passed.
Tune in to listen to Jeff Anderson and Mike Finnegan as they discuss how the Church gets away with this and what’s being done to fight back on behalf of survivors. -
Hidden Consequences: Liability for enablers and bystanders in institutional abuse cases
Jerry Sandusky. Larry Nasser. Richard Strauss. These names are synonymous with abuse. Less attention is paid to the institutions that protect these predators, and even less to the individuals who knew of abuse every day and choose to not report. Join law professor Amos Guiora as he explains the harms perpetrated by those who enable abusers. More information on Professor Guiora is available at: https://faculty.utah.edu/u0586620-AMOS_GUIORA/hm/index.hml. His book is available at: https://armiesofenablers.com/
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The Case of Yeardley Love
On May 3, 2010; UVA Women’s Lacrosse star, Yeardley Love was murdered in her Charlottesville Apartment. Twelve years later, Yeardley’s killer was held accountable in civil court. Join this conversation with Yeardley’s family attorney, Kevin Biniazan, as he discusses the case and one family’s quest for justice. More information One Love Foundation is available at: https://www.joinonelove.org/. Mr. Biniazan can be reached at: https://www.bbtrial.com/attorneys/kevin-biniazan/
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The Unseen Victims & the State of Policing in America
Tensions between law enforcement and communities of color were on the rise well before the murder of George Floyd. Join Attorney Tony Romanucci in this continuing conversation on the current state of policing in America. Mr. Romanucci discusses previous cases of brutality that weren't publicized and discusses how disturbing practices continue to propagate. Mr. Romanucci’s information is available at: https://www.rblaw.net/professionals-romanucci.
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Killology & The Murder of George Floyd
George Floyd’s murder was a spark into an already loaded powder keg. Despite extensive press and publicity, misconceptions regarding the murder and the subsequent trials remain. Join Floyd family co-counsel Antonio Romanucci as he discusses the case and the issues that were pervasive in the Minneapolis Police Department for years. More information on Mr. Romanucci is available at: https://www.rblaw.net/professionals-romanucci.
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Reputational Harm: How one sexual predator claimed defamation against a child – and how one attorney fought back. Part 2
Join us as attorney Rich Anderson talks about his case where a 9 year old sexual assault victim was accused of defamation by her abuser. Rich explains how this repeat predator tried to use the civil justice system to his benefit, and how the road to justice can be long and winding.
Attorney Rich Anderson passionate and unrelenting advocate for victims and children. Find out more about him here: https://sgb-law.com/our-team/rich-anderson.
Customer Reviews
Great Podcast!
I’ve been listening to this series, but was particularly blown away by season 2, episodes 5 and 6, about the Boy Scouts. This was really interesting. I had no idea of the history that led to the Boy Scout bankruptcy. After listening, I, for one, am not sorry to know they went bankrupt!
This is not as polished as some podcast series, but it is thoughtful and factual. Recommended.
Toward equity, all justice must be parallel, and..
… Parallel Justice is a means and a great companion to NCVC’s multifaceted approach to trauma informed and survivor centered justice—and healing, of society and self. Parallel Justice promises to advance the vanguard efforts of Susan Herman, as described in her book of the same name, and defined by her actions, in part while at NCVC.
Great inside perspective…
… on an area of law that is misunderstood, underused and — far too often — undercut for all the wrong reasons.