Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has a passion for justice and mental health advocacy. DA Kunzweiler walks us through what happens when a person with a mental illness is arrested. His personal and professional experience with mental illness has driven him to create change. We talk with Kunzweiler about the mental health crisis in Oklahoma and what we as a state are failing to do. Amid ongoing challenges with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Kunzweiler is fighting for mental health reform.
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Caravan to Catch a Killer
18-year-old chemistry student Brittany Phillips was found sexually assaulted and strangled inside her apartment in the fall of 2004. The case turned cold quickly, despite DNA tests and interviews with hundreds of individuals. Authorities found a DNA match to an early sample, but the person was quickly cleared of the murder. DNA was collected under Brittany’s fingernails, and detectives have not found a match. 20 years after her daughter’s murder, Dr Maggie Zingman is still waiting for answers. Maggie launched a crusade across America—dubbed the 'Caravan to Catch a Killer'—crisscrossing the country in a brightly wrapped van plastered with her daughter’s photo and a tip line number. Maggie shares her story and how she is using her tragedy to help others.
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The Weight of One Bullet
Melanie has had decades to deal with the trauma of being in an abusive marriage, but there is one thing that constantly reminds her of her past – a bullet. Melanie’s ex-husband shot her in the pelvic area, and the bullet has remained in her body for almost 30 years. The bullet is now shifting and is attached to her pudendal nerve, causing extreme pain. Nearly 30 doctors and surgeons have told her they cannot remove the bullet, but Melanie is desperately trying to find someone who can help her heal physically. Melanie shares her battle with domestic violence, escape, and triumph with us. Maybe you know someone who can help Melanie remove the heavy reminder of her trauma.
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Good Vibes & Natural Curls
For many girls, learning to love their natural hair starts at home — but what if the grown-ups at home aren’t sure how to care for it either? Chrystal Pennington is empowering girls, their parents and caregivers by helping them embrace their natural beauty. At her Good Vibe Studio, Chrystal is on a mission to teach not just young girls how to embrace their curls, coils, and kinks — but also the parents, foster parents, and caregivers who want to do right by their kids but don’t always know where to start. Chrystal tells us it’s more than just styling tips and wash day routines. It’s about showing every girl, and every caregiver, that natural hair isn’t something to fix — it’s something to cherish. Learn More at https://www.facebook.com/GoodVibeStudio.ChrystalPennnington
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Navigating Senior Living
Transitioning your loved one into senior living can be overwhelming, confusing and emotionally draining. How do you know what level of care meets their needs and how will you pay for it all? This is where Courtney Ivy comes in. Courtney is a senior advisor with Next Level and she is dedicated to guiding families through one of life’s most important decisions: finding the right place to call home for your loved ones. For more info, contact Courtney Ivy at 918-407-7689.
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