About the Guest:

Michele Ruyters is an Associate Dean of Criminology and Justice Studies at RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) and the founder and director of the Criminal Case Review Project. With a significant focus on wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice, Michele has dedicated her career to the legal system, advocating for the innocent and examining the intricacies of criminal justice. Michele also set up the Bridge of Hope Innocence Initiative at RMIT, which scrutinizes miscarriages of justice by delving into cases from their origins and enlisting resources to factually establish innocence.

Key Takeaways:

• The presumption of innocence in criminal justice is often challenged by systemic limitations, human biases, and resource shortages.
• Wrongful convictions can stem from a variety of issues, such as withholding evidence, incorrect eyewitness accounts, and flawed defense strategies.
• Michele Ruyters's Innocence Initiative at RMIT goes beyond the courtroom to investigate the full scope of potential miscarriages of justice, aiming to factually prove innocence.
• High-profile cases like that of Kelly Lane highlight the impacts of media influence and gender biases on legal proceedings, challenging societal perceptions of justice.
• The legal appeals process is fraught with challenges that often make it difficult for wrongfully convicted individuals to achieve exoneration.

Notable Quotes:

• "After watching that documentary, I just realized that's what I want to do."
• "A mother involved… they think, okay, she took this the next step and accepted on that basis."
• "Our aim is to factually prove that the person is innocent."
• "It is never everything that is to be known about the case."
• "We have the good bare bones of a justice system, but there's not enough time and resources."

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Marshall Ballantine Jones is an expert in the field of digital safety and online behavior, with a deep focus on the influence of online content on adolescent development. He specializes in addressing the impacts of pornography and toxic online cultures on young people. Marshall is the CEO of Digi Help, a consultancy and publishing company working with schools to combat online threats and promote healthy digital engagement. Additionally, he runs the Resist Program, a ministry aimed at supporting individuals struggling with pornography addiction. Marshall is a prominent advocate for safer and more responsible online interactions, particularly among youth.

Key Takeaways:

• The manosphere comprises online communities emphasizing traditional masculinity, often countering modern feminism, while incel culture denotes those involuntarily celibate, often leading to bitterness and toxicity.
• Despite its portrayal in media like the series “Adolescence,” the incel group is tiny, representing about 0.02% of the male population, yet it garners disproportionate attention due to its extreme ideologies.
• Parents play a crucial role in influencing their children’s online behavior by engaging in open dialogues, setting clear digital boundaries, and closely monitoring their teens' peer interactions.
• Pornography remains a central and underestimated influence on teens, often more impactful than fringe online communities due to its pervasive and desensitizing nature.
• Figures like Andrew Tate influence young males by marrying misogynistic entertainment with financial gain, pointing out the need for widely accessible positive role models for impressionable youth.

Notable Quotes:

• "The manosphere is a broad description of online communities that emphasize traditional masculinity and have a reaction against modern feminism."
• "Most teenage boys won't be in the incel culture and influenced by Andrew Tate, but they are likely to be influenced by Andrew Tate apart from that."
• "The power of parents’ frequent communication with their kids cannot be underestimated. It is key to developing emotionally stable children with healthier social behaviors."
• "The majority of adolescents who develop serious personality disorders… often have some major childhood trauma."
• "You need to know your kids' friends and especially their families because they'll set the standards and culture for what becomes normal."

Resources:

• Digi Help
• Resist Program

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She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse a semi retired social worker

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Julie Goodwin is a celebrated Australian chef, TV presenter, author and the very first winner of MasterChef Australia back in 2009. Known for her engaging personality and culinary expertise, Julie has successfully hosted television programs, runs a cooking school, and authored several cookbooks. Her memoir, Your Time Starts Now, offers an intimate look into her life's challenges, including her struggles with mental health. Nowadays, in addition to her culinary endeavors, Julie is dedicated to mental health advocacy and community projects like Dinner Club, which aids juvenile detainees in developing essential life and cooking skills.

Key Takeaways:

• Julie Goodwin is using her culinary skills to transform young lives through her Dinner Club program.
• Emphasizing the power of communal meals, Julie is fighting against isolation in modern society by teaching teamwork and shared responsibilities.
• Julie opens up about her personal battles with mental health, urging listeners to seek help and recognize early red flags of stress and anxiety.
• The experience on MasterChef significantly influenced Julie's career, demonstrating how challenging environments can lead to personal growth.
• Setting boundaries and asking for help can be empowering, promoting a healthier balance between professional and personal life.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Isolation is one of the biggest problems that we're faced with in modern society."
2. "Shame dies in daylight."
3. "I need to set those boundaries and keep to them."
4. "We are more loved than we know."
5. "Sometimes that is the most delicious thing in life—it didn't take a single bit of effort."

Resources:

• Julie Goodwin's Memoir: Your Time Starts Now
• Julie Goodwin's Website: More information about her cooking school and community projects can be found here.

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She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse a semi retired social worker

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