The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences – Interactive Presentation
The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences – Interactive Presentation The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences – Interactive Presentation There’s something powerful about being in a room full of people who just get it. That’s exactly what I experienced at the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) National Meeting in Denver, CO—an energy that’s hard to […]
Frank’s Freedom
Frank’s Freedom Frank’s Freedom Seven years ago, I attended a conference that completely blew me away. A huge room filled with people who all had one thing in common – being convicted of a crime they didn’t commit. The conversations that unfolded were unlike anything I had ever experienced. The shared experiences elevated the discussions […]
Don’t be Fooled – The Courage to Stand for What Matters
Don’t be Fooled – The Courage to Stand for What Matters Don’t be Fooled – The Courage to Stand for What Matters Try not to be fooled today or any other day. There are countless distractions vying for your time and energy, but the challenge lies in keeping the truly important things at the center […]
Eno River Art Show
Eno River Art Show Eno River Art Show I went to the Eno River Arts Event last Friday night. Impartial’s artwork is part of their show and of course, I wanted to be supportive. There was a good crowd there for the space they had. I would say at least 100 people in a couple […]
Your Voice
Your Voice The World Needs Your Authentic Voice In a world saturated with noise, there’s one sound that remains irreplaceably powerful: your authentic voice. Not an echo of someone else’s thoughts. Not a carefully crafted persona designed to maximize likes. Not a watered-down version of your truth meant to offend the fewest people possible. Your […]
Willingness to Prepare
Willingness to Prepare Willingness to Prepare Let’s be honest about our priorities. We all say certain things matter to us, like family, health, work, personal growth, but our actions tell the real story. Are we actually willing to put in the preparation time for the things we claim are important? Sometimes I catch myself saying […]
Interactive Prosecution Presentation
Interactive Prosecution Presentation Interactive Prosecution Presentation I gave an interactive prosecution presentation virtually this past Wednesday night. A group of students and faculty participated, not just listened to a “speaker”, but took an active role in reading through the series of events that collectively was my prosecution. It’s only the third time that I have […]
We are all Commencing…
We are all Commencing… We are all Commencing… I had the privilege to go to my two daughters’ college graduations this past week. Interestingly, they were in two different cities about 2.5 hours apart on the same day. Besides the fact that I was proud of them and overjoyed at their accomplishments, I have to […]
Volunteering
Volunteering A Personal Reflection Over the past few years at Impartial, I’ve been deeply moved by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who have stepped forward to contribute their time and talents. Their collective generosity has been nothing short of transformative. Without these individuals, our organization simply would not exist in its current form. This […]
“It’s Summer” Finding Your Seasonal Vibe
“It’s Summer” Finding Your Seasonal Vibe “It’s Summer” Finding Your Seasonal Vibe “Well, it’s summer…” You know that phrase. There’s something about summer that gives us permission to live differently. The longer daylight hours make me feel like I should be productive well into the evening, but there’s also social pressure to have vacation plans […]