Could This Happen in Your Program?: The Podcast
Join us each month for "Could This Happen in Your Program?," a podcast from the NYS Justice Center where we find collaborative solutions for protecting New York's most vulnerable.
Each episode, we’ll delve into real-world scenarios and Justice Center case studies, uncovering proven tactics to combat systemic abuse. Hear from Justice Center staff, agency providers, individuals with lived experience, and more as we explore how we can work together to build a safer New York.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
Could This Happen in Your Program?: The Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Safety Net for Informed Medical Consent
In situations where an individual is unable to provide informed consent and has no family or legal surrogate available, major medical decisions can stall in the court system, resulting in delayed care. This episode of the "Could This Happen...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:57
Assistive Technology and Accessibility for Job Seekers
In celebration of Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month (DREAM), this episode features a discussion with two specialists in assistive technology. We explore how assistive technology (AT) can aid individuals with disabilities not on...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:29
Maintaining Professional Boundaries with Individuals Receiving Services
In this episode, we'll discuss the concept of professional boundaries, help to clearly define what they are, why they're non-negotiable, and how to train providers and staff on maintaining clear, respectful, and appropriate professional boundar...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:34
Celebrating DSPs: A Conversation with NADSP’s Joe Macbeth
Welcome to the "Could This Happen in Your Program?" podcast, where we find collaborative solutions to protecting NY’s most vulnerable populations. The Justice Center is proud to celebrate Direct Support Professional Recognitio...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:51
Heatstroke and Harm: Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Summer Heat
As the summer heat intensifies across New York State, so do the heightened risks of heat-related dangers, especially for individuals receiving services. In this episode, we sit down with two staff members from the Justice Center – ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:25
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