The Right On Crime Podcast

Public safety is strengthened when people leaving prison have a clear path to employment, stability, and successful reentry. In this episode of The ROC Podcast, Right On Crime Louisiana State Director Dwight Hudson sat down with Mary Beth Derrickson, Director of Government Relations for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) during the 2025 Legislative session to explore how Louisiana can better connect former offenders with employment opportunities. They also discuss why addressing barriers like identification, housing, workforce preparation, and access to reentry programming can help reduce recidivism, strengthen the state’s workforce, and build safer communities.

What is The Right On Crime Podcast?

Conservative conversations, policy, and best practices on criminal justice innovation in America.