From Social Worker to Judge: Joy Kennedy's Path to Justice

From Social Worker to Judge: Joy Kennedy's Inspiring Path to JusticeJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Joy Kennedy, a dedicated public servant and candidate for Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. In this episode of Strategic Moves, we explore Joy's remarkable journey from social worker to magistrate, and now to judicial candidate.Joy shares her experiences as a licensed independent social worker, public defender, and her vision for bringing compassionate justice to the bench. Learn how her unique background in conflict resolution and behavioral therapy will inform her approach to addressing trauma in the courtroom.Discover Joy's passion for fair representation and her goal to increase diversity in the judicial system. With over 20 years of legal experience and a deep understanding of community needs, Joy Kennedy is poised to make a significant impact on Cleveland's justice system.Don't miss this opportunity to hear about Joy's strategic moves and her commitment to serving with empathy and fairness. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on more inspiring stories of leadership and transformation in our community.#JoyKennedyForJudge #CompassionateJustice #ClevelandLegalSystem #StrategicMoves#election #myjoyonlinenewstoday #npp #mattersarisinginghana #myjoyonlinetvCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro01:15 - DJ True02:35 - Magistrate Joy Kennedy05:58 - East Cleveland09:18 - Hampton University12:42 - College Experience14:35 - Graduate School Journey16:35 - Working in Washington D.C.18:25 - Law School Insights20:20 - Public Defender’s Office Experience22:00 - Most Memorable Case25:30 - Misconceptions about Public Defenders29:37 - Fresh Perspective for the Bench32:30 - Community Engagement as Judge.css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}