Welcome to the Real Evidence Podcast
Join us as we explore how technology, people, and processes unite to reshape the landscape of justice and community collaboration. Delve into thought-provoking conversations on restorative justice, uncovering how innovation and collaboration can help communities work together for a better, more equitable future. Tune in for expert perspectives, compelling stories, and the latest in digital evidence management.
Latest Episode
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, we explore the emerging challenges of AI deepfakes in the legal context. Drawing from insights by legal scholars, we examine how manipulated audio and video evidence is already impacting courtrooms today. From high-profile cases to everyday legal proceedings, we discuss the authentication challenges facing judges, lawyers, and jurors.
Join us as we explore practical solutions being discussed, including emerging detection technologies, forensic collaboration, and legislative responses to this growing topic in judicial proceedings.
Episode 1: Introduction and all about why
Ashley and Myron kick things off with an engaging discussion on the “why” behind the podcast.
Dive into a conversation about the unique perspectives and needs that led to the creation of this platform, as well as Guardify’s mission to unite communities in collaboration toward restorative justice.
Episode 2: Guardify's Vision and Mission w/ Ben Jackson
Myron and Ashley chat with Ben Jackson, CEO of Guardify. Ben shares the origins of Guardify, their mission and vision, as well as what drives the products they create.
They discuss the importance of building technology with intentionality, and the need for a principles-based approach to adoption of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence.
Ben discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI and highlights the need for ethical and intentional use of technology in supporting justice and social impact initiatives.
Episode 3: How a Forensic Interviewer Should Prepare for Court w/ Megan Peterson
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron speak with Megan Peterson. Megan has extensive experience as a Forensic Interviewer and is currently a Sr. Outreach Specialist with Guardify. Megan shares about her journey as a Forensic Interviewer and practical, valuable advice for how an FI should prepare for the courtroom.
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Episode 4: Driving Change and Adoption with Partners w/ Colleen Brazil
Colleen shares about the challenges and successes that she and her team have faced when onboarding MDT partners, and highlights the benefits of digital solutions in streamlining workflows. She also talks to Myron and Ashley about improving collaboration across the teams in the communities that Project Harmony works with, as well as enhancing the investigative process.
Episode 5: The Challenges of Managing Digital Evidence
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron focus on the challenges of managing digital evidence in the modern legal landscape. We explore the definition of digital evidence management, its lifecycle, and the key players involved in handling digital evidence. We also cover the various challenges faced by professionals in this field, including the risk of data breaches and tampering during evidence transfer and storage, the increasing diversity and volume of digital evidence types, and the complexities of access management.
Episode 6: This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators w/Shelly Kurtz
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron jumped into the topics of Social Innovation, Social Impact, and more with Shelly Kurtz.
Shelly is an award winning marketer, social entrepreneur who has founded numerous social innovation organizations and initiatives. She’s also co-authored an amazing new book titled “This Little World: A How-To Guide for Social Innovators”.
We discussed topics related to Shelly’s book such as what is social innovation, who participates in being change makers, what tools and frameworks can be used to better understand widespread problems and opportunities, and take steps toward innovation and impact.
Episode 7: Pioneering Change: Statewide Digital Forensic Interview Management w/Heather Stewart
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron talk with Heather Stewart, the Deputy Director of the Children’s Justice Center program for the State of Utah. She recently helped successfully pioneer statewide changes to forensic interview management and is joining to speak about her experience, lessons, and advice.
Topics ranged from what it takes to spur change at the state level, to measuring impact of change and advice for others seeking to make widespread changes related to the adoption of technology or new programs.
