471 | The Science of Second Chances w/Jennifer Doleac

Public Defenseless · Apr 30, 2026 · 1h 18m

Today, Hunter was joined by Jennifer Doleac, Executive VP of Criminal Justice at Arnold Ventures and author of the book, The Science of Second Chances. Throughout the episode, Hunter and Jennifer discuss the evidence that supports rehabilitation as a purpose of punishment, the lack of evidence to support retribution as a purpose of punishment, and get into their disagreements about the role of policing in public safety.

Guest:

Jennifer Doleac, Executive VP of Criminal Justice, Arnold Ventures, Author, Science of Second Chances

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