The Local Lens

Data and Compassion - Judge Linda Davis from Families Against Narcotics

October 26, 2022 The Local Lens Season 4 Episode 2
The Local Lens
Data and Compassion - Judge Linda Davis from Families Against Narcotics
Show Notes

The Local Lens is a public health podcast going inside one community's experience with the drug epidemic. Everyone in the town of Stanton, KY sees this drug issue differently from each other, either because of their personal lives or professional roles. This show aims to showcase those different perspectives by having honest, in-depth interviews.

Imagine this: you are a prosecutor for the state. You are known for being one of the toughest judges on drug offenses. Your career is going as well as anyone could ask. Then, you find out your daughter has developed an addiction to opiates. How do you respond?

Judge Linda Davis responded by fighting the entire system for the sake of her daughter. Judge Davis has been going to bat for people struggling with Substance Use Disorder for years, and her work is paying off.

This interview with Judge Davis gives us a look into her world, showcasing her thinking, motivation, and her Michigan-based nonprofit organization: Families Against Narcotics. She argues that we should change our whole approach, centered around equally using data and compassion.

How could we do that? Well, listen to find out. These are our people, using our voices, telling our stories, because no one sees it like we do.

Want to see more about Families Against Narcotics? Use this link.
Want to join an online family support group? Use this link.

Listen to these episodes about families:
Rebuilding a Family - Misty and Carlie Dehart
Nar-Anon Support Group - Part 1

Here is a link to a mentioned episode about Jail Re-Entry:
First Day Forward

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