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Legal Aid Radio

Legal Aid Radio

By: Debra Sterling Walters
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Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system.

Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or mental health referrals.Copyright Debra Sterling Walters Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #120 - Green Jackets: A Veteran-Centered Approach to Justice

    #120 - Green Jackets: A Veteran-Centered Approach to Justice
    Mar 29 2026
    What happens when the men and women who served their country come home and don’t receive the welcome they expected?

    On this episode of Legal Aid Radio, we explore how Vietnam veterans turned that experience into action: building a nationwide movement of support, and helping create a new kind of justice system designed specifically for those who served.

    We’ll hear from Vietnam-era Navy veteran and Green Jackets founder Frank D’Aversa, along with retired Navy Commander Grace Mehl, as they share the history behind Vietnam Veterans of America and the roots of Veterans Treatment Court.
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    25 mins
  • #117 - Healing the Body While Doing the Work with Dr. Mike Sredniawski

    #117 - Healing the Body While Doing the Work with Dr. Mike Sredniawski
    Mar 22 2026
    In this episode of Legal Aid Radio, we sit down with chiropractor Dr. Mike Sredniawski to explore the often-overlooked physical toll of working in and experiencing the criminal justice system. From chronic stress and burnout among advocates to untreated pain in individuals returning home from incarceration, we discuss how these experiences live in the body, and what can be done to heal. This conversation is all about shifting the focus toward self-care, recovery, and sustainable wellness for those doing the work and those rebuilding their lives.
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    30 mins
  • #116 - Laurie Farber and the Future of Sustainability

    #116 - Laurie Farber and the Future of Sustainability
    Mar 8 2026
    She’s a teacher, environmental steward, and community visionary who believes the path to a sustainable future begins with education, nature, and empowering the next generation. This Women’s History Month, as we celebrate women Leading the Change, we spotlight Laurie Farber, founder of Starflower Experiences, whose work is inspiring communities across Long Island to protect the planet and shape a healthier future for us all.
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    29 mins
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