Reimagining Justice: Exploring Texas Innovations in Mental Health

Author: Texas JCMH

The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health brings you an inside look at the individuals working to improve the lives of those at the intersection of mental health and justice in our state. Join us as we sit down with Texas mental health stakeholders and delve into their personal stories, experiences, and insights in the field. Listen in as we highlight their work and initiatives aimed at advancing mental health support and addressing the challenges in the criminal justice system. Get to know the leaders driving change and creating a more equitable and compassionate system for all.
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Philadelphia's Post-Trial Support Program with Patrick Martin and Dr. Michele Pole
Friday, 6 February, 2026

CONTENT WARNING: In this discussion about how to address juror trauma, a graphic case is given as an example involving late term abortions performed by a physician and the resulting murder trial, including a verbal description of crime scene photographs from time stamp 5:55 to 7:00. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, we are joined by Patrick Martin, the Philadelphia Jury Commissioner, and Dr. Michele Pole, West Chester University’s Mental Health Services Director. They tell us about the Post-Trial Support Program, a partnership between the Philadelphia court system and West Chester University, which offers free counseling to jurors after trials.CBS Evening News story about the post-trial support programIf you have an innovation in mental health that you'd like to see on the podcast, email JCMH@txcourts.gov with the subject line "Reimagining Justice."*Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the JCMH, the Supreme Court of Texas, or the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The material and information presented here are for general information purposes only.