In this episode, hosts Ashley Bender and Michael Olson go on a deep dive into the intricacies of Concentrated Disadvantage Index and its profound impact on poverty and criminal legal involvement in Oklahoma. Our hosts, as well as David Gateley of The Oklahoma Policy Institute, delve into the data, unraveling the complex relationship between concentrated disadvantage and the justice system, shedding light on the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to break the cycle of systemic inequality.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation that explores the intersection of social disadvantage and its ramifications within the criminal justice landscape.