Rita Williams: How One Woman Transformed Personal Trauma into Criminal Justice Reform

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Tony Mantor

Alternative Health, Health And Wellness, Health, Neurodivergent, Never Give Up, Health & Fitness, Entertainment, Mental Health, Autism Acceptance, Autism, Autism Awareness, Celebrities, Special Needs, Positivity

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🗓️ 19 April 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Send us a text Rita Williams turned personal tragedy into powerful advocacy when her spouse was unexpectedly sentenced to 10-20 years in prison, revealing deep flaws in the criminal justice system and sparking her mission to expose judicial misconduct and support others facing similar challenges. • Former federal employee who pursued a master's in criminal justice before her spouse faced white-collar charges • Discovered her spouse had high-functioning autism only after his incarceration, hi...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me the World Podcast, hosted by Tony Mayator.
0:11.6	Broadcasting from Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:18.0	Join us as our guests tell us their stories
0:20.9	Some will make you laugh
0:22.5	Some will make you cry
0:24.3	Real life people
0:26.9	Who will inspire
0:28.8	And show that you are not alone
0:32.5	In this world
0:34.0	Hopefully you gain more awareness
0:37.1	Acceptance and a better understanding for autism
0:41.5	around the world.
0:51.3	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Why Not Me the World, Humanity Over Handcuffs, the Silent Crisis Special Event.
0:59.4	Today, we're thrilled to welcome Rita Williams, a distinguished strategist and consultant
1:04.7	dedicated to empowering mission-driven organizations.
1:09.2	Rita excels in crafting bold, data-informed programs, policies, and campaigns that are deeply
1:16.6	rooted in lived experiences.
1:18.2	Her expertise lies in designing trauma-informed, equity-driven initiatives, leading DEI transformations
1:24.9	through justice-informed leadership training and championing second chance hiring strategies.
1:31.3	She also provides strategic guidance on evidence-based policy, grant development, and stakeholder engagement.
1:39.3	With a compelling personal story and a wealth of insights to share,
1:43.3	reader is here to inspire and inform.
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