<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2117852/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Judge David Fleischer, who presides over Harris County Criminal Court in Houston, Texas, shares his groundbreaking approaches to criminal justice reform with a focus on mental health and autism awareness.<br><br>• Reforming the bail system to prevent wealth-based discrimination in courts<br>• Dropping conviction rates from 60% to 25% through bail reform implementation<br>• Creating court environments where defendants with mental health issues receive compassion and understanding<br>• Livestreaming court proceedings to increase transparency and public education<br>• Showing patience when working with defendants who have autism or mental health challenges<br>• Treating every defendant as a whole person deserving of both accountability and support<br>• Balancing public safety concerns with the need for rehabilitation and intervention<br>• Understanding how untreated mental health issues often lead to criminal behavior<br>• Providing resources to help defendants address underlying issues rather than just punishing them<br>• Demonstrating how transparency in courtrooms creates positive ripple effects throughout communities<br><br>Tell everyone everywhere about Why Not Me? The World, the conversations we're having and the inspiration our guests give to everyone everywhere that you are not alone in this world.<br><br><br></p><p>https://tonymantor.com<br>https://Facebook.com/tonymantor<br>https://instagram.com/tonymantor<br>https://twitter.com/tonymantor<br>https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic<br>intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild<br>Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)</p>