MCPHD
Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller
Finding Recovery in Community Corrections
Finding Recovery in Community Corrections
Finding Recovery in Community Corrections
Wednesday 6th August 2025
Explore recovery and redemption through community corrections, featuring stories of transformation from Megan Pino and insights from Morgan Walker.
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47 minutes
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Community corrections offer alternatives to incarceration.
- Evidence-based practices are reshaping justice systems.
- Megan Pino shares her recovery journey post-incarceration.
- Collaboration across agencies is vital for effective recovery.
- Drug courts provide treatment-focused solutions.
Megan's story is one of pain, accountability, transformation, and hope.
In this insightful episode of the Beyond Substance podcast, hosts Jodi Miller and Dean Babcock delve into the transformative world of community corrections and its impact on individuals with substance use disorders. The episode features two compelling interviews that highlight the power of recovery and the evolving criminal justice landscape. First, Dean Babcock engages in a conversation with Morgan Walker, the Executive Director of Hancock County Community Corrections.
Morgan provides a systems-level perspective on how evidence-based practices and collaborative support structures are revolutionizing community corrections. She emphasizes the shift from traditional compliance-based approaches to a more supportive framework that fosters real recovery. Morgan's insights underscore the importance of collaboration across various agencies to ensure individuals receive the necessary resources and support to transform their lives. Jodi Miller then shares the remarkable story of Megan Pino, a graduate of the Hamilton County Drug Court Program.
Megan's journey is a testament to the power of accountability, compassion, and hope. She candidly discusses her struggles with addiction, her experiences with motherhood, and the pivotal role of community corrections in her path to healing. Megan's narrative is raw, honest, and ultimately empowering, serving as a beacon of hope for those navigating similar challenges.
The episode also explores the broader statistics of community corrections in Indiana, highlighting the various supervision methods such as electronic monitoring, work release programs, and day reporting. These programs aim to provide individuals with the tools and support needed to address underlying issues and avoid recidivism. Through these stories, the Beyond Substance podcast paints a vivid picture of the heart of real recovery. It is about building relationships, fostering accountability, and providing compassionate support.
The discussions in this episode challenge stigma and provide listeners with a deeper understanding of what recovery looks like after incarceration. Ultimately, this episode serves as a powerful reminder of the positive changes occurring within the criminal justice system and the critical role of community corrections in facilitating these transformations.