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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Perkins for the People, Detroit Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido for an unfiltered conversation on child support, community service, and criminal justice reform. Lucido lays out his bold vision for Michigan’s first child support specialty court, a program aimed at helping struggling parents find work, make payments, and avoid felony charges. Together, they explore how family dynamics, mental health, and **rehabilitation—not punis...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Perkins for the People</em>, Detroit Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido for an unfiltered conversation on child support, community service, and criminal justice reform.</p><p>Lucido lays out his bold vision for Michigan’s first <b>child support specialty court</b>, a program aimed at helping struggling parents find work, make payments, and avoid felony charges. Together, they explore how <b>family dynamics</b>, <b>mental health</b>, and **rehabilitation—not punishment—**can lead to lasting change.</p><p>From addressing hate crimes to preparing the next generation of leaders, this episode isn’t just about policy—it’s about purpose. Because in Detroit and beyond, <b>we rise together</b>.</p><p><b>Key Topics:</b></p><ul><li>The $312M child support crisis</li><li>Innovative court reform</li><li>The role of fathers and family</li><li>Criminal justice &amp; conviction integrity</li><li>Non-partisan public service</li><li>Future-focused leadership</li></ul><p><b><em>The Perkins Law Group:</em></b></p><p><a href='http://perkinslawgroup.net/'>http://perkinslawgroup.net/</a></p><p><b><em>To Watch the Video:</em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e9IvtDTyhc'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e9IvtDTyhc</a></p><p><b><em>Follow Attorney Todd Perkins on social media:</em></b></p><p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/toddrussellperkins_/'>https://www.instagram.com/toddrussellperkins_/</a></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/ToddRussellPerkins'>https://www.facebook.com/ToddRussellPerkins</a></p><p><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@perkinsforthepeople'>https://www.tiktok.com/@perkinsforthepeople</a></p><p><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@ToddPerkinsforThePeople'>https://www.youtube.com/@ToddPerkinsforThePeople</a></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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