<p>We want to share a new podcast with you! <a href="https://pod.link/1707379300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Obscured</em></a> tells stories that unfold largely out of the public eye. Investigative journalists and creators of <em>Obscured </em>Emily Previti and Stephani<em>e </em>Marudas are sharing the latest episode from their series “From Words to Weapons” with<em> Bad Watchdog</em> listeners. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Obscured’s<em> </em>sixth episode of “From Words to Weapons” focuses on how county jails treat people with mental health conditions.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emily and Stephanie talk with journalist Brett Sholtis, who investigated this issue in Pennsylvania. Brett investigated interactions between corrections officers and inmates with mental health conditions; specifically, he looked into how tasers, restraints, and other types of force are utilized within county jails.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The conversation also delves into how a lack of transparency about what happens in these county jails can prevent accountability and public understanding of these issues. For more information and resources from <em>Obscured, </em>listeners can go to <a href="https://www.kouvendamedia.com/obscured/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kouvendamedia.com/obscured/</a> and can listen to more episodes <a href="https://pod.link/1707379300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Links of interest: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.witf.org%2Fnews%2Fmental-health-behind-bars%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMaren.Machles%40pogo.org%7C35238c1bda864bea639708dbe5e2c9f0%7Cff3fd91e76a94eedbdb4508b825eebbf%7C0%7C0%7C638356534479198684%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8kZFBu%2F3Fb6BHMQL2Qit65WMvcVdt7%2FQZKSgDLXpe6k%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.witf.org/news/mental-health-behind-bars/</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Bad Watchdog

Project On Government Oversight

Obscured: County Jails, Mental Health & Accountability Barriers with Brett Sholtis

NOV 29, 202337 MIN
Bad Watchdog

Obscured: County Jails, Mental Health & Accountability Barriers with Brett Sholtis

NOV 29, 202337 MIN

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<p>We want to share a new podcast with you! <a href="https://pod.link/1707379300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Obscured</em></a> tells stories that unfold largely out of the public eye. Investigative journalists and creators of <em>Obscured </em>Emily Previti and Stephani<em>e </em>Marudas are sharing the latest episode from their series “From Words to Weapons” with<em> Bad Watchdog</em> listeners. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Obscured’s<em> </em>sixth episode of “From Words to Weapons” focuses on how county jails treat people with mental health conditions.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emily and Stephanie talk with journalist Brett Sholtis, who investigated this issue in Pennsylvania. Brett investigated interactions between corrections officers and inmates with mental health conditions; specifically, he looked into how tasers, restraints, and other types of force are utilized within county jails.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The conversation also delves into how a lack of transparency about what happens in these county jails can prevent accountability and public understanding of these issues. For more information and resources from <em>Obscured, </em>listeners can go to <a href="https://www.kouvendamedia.com/obscured/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.kouvendamedia.com/obscured/</a> and can listen to more episodes <a href="https://pod.link/1707379300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Links of interest: <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.witf.org%2Fnews%2Fmental-health-behind-bars%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CMaren.Machles%40pogo.org%7C35238c1bda864bea639708dbe5e2c9f0%7Cff3fd91e76a94eedbdb4508b825eebbf%7C0%7C0%7C638356534479198684%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8kZFBu%2F3Fb6BHMQL2Qit65WMvcVdt7%2FQZKSgDLXpe6k%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.witf.org/news/mental-health-behind-bars/</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>