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In this episode, we sit down with Topeka K. Sam, founder of LOHM, and Glenn E. Martin, founder of JLUSA and CEO of GEM Real Estate. Both Topeka and Glenn have firsthand experience with the criminal justice system, and their work has had a profound impact on reform efforts in the United States.Topeka, who has personally experienced incarceration, founded LOHM (Ladies of Hope Ministries), which has played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of incarcerated women. Glenn's journey, marked by his own encounters with the justice system, led him to establish JLUSA, empowering those affected by incarceration to become leaders in the fight for reform.In our conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of navigating the non-profit industrial complex, the importance of family support, and the journey of individuals who have been "justice-impacted." Through their stories and insights, Topeka and Glenn provide a compelling look into the realities of advocating for change within the criminal justice system and in business.Support the Show.We appreciate you listening!Tap in with us https://www.instagram.com/heinspires4real or https://www.twitter.com/louislreed to keep the conversation going!

Today's guest is Author, Returning Citizen and Advocate William K. Sansing Jr. 

*Editor's note: At 00:56, host Mansa Musa misspeaks when quoting a report and says that 55 million people are in the system of mass incarceration; the correct number is 5.5 million.Over 1.9 million people are incarcerated in the US today, and even greater 5.5 million people are subjected to the wide-ranging system of mass punishment from parole, probation, and beyond. One organization, JustLeadershipUSA, seeks to tackle the prison system by building leaders among formerly incarcerated people, and fighting for change from the local level up. JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins joins Rattling the Bars to explain the work of her organization and how it seeks to bring about to change.DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA as the President and CEO of JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, Ms. Hoskins has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades.Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Cameron GranadinoThe Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbGet Rattling the Bars updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Editor's note: At 00:56, host Mansa Musa misspeaks when quoting a report and says that 55 million people are in the system of mass incarceration; the correct number is 5.5 million.Over 1.9 million people are incarcerated in the US today, and even greater 5.5 million people are subjected to the wide-ranging system of mass punishment from parole, probation, and beyond. One organization, JustLeadershipUSA, seeks to tackle the prison system by building leaders among formerly incarcerated people, and fighting for change from the local level up. JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins joins Rattling the Bars to explain the work of her organization and how it seeks to bring about to change.DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA as the President and CEO of JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, Ms. Hoskins has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades.Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Cameron Granadino*Editors note: At 00:56 host Mansa Musa misspeaks when quoting a report and says that 55 million people are in the system of mass incarceration; the correct number is 5.5 million.Over 1.9 million people are incarcerated in the US today, and even greater 5.5 million people are subjected to the wide-ranging system of mass punishment from parole, probation, and beyond. One organization, JustLeadershipUSA, seeks to tackle the prison system by building leaders among formerly incarcerated people, and fighting for change from the local level up. JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins joins Rattling the Bars to explain the work of her organization and how it seeks to bring about to change.DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA as the President and CEO of JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA) since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, Ms. Hoskins has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades.Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Cameron GranadinoThe Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtbSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtbGet Rattling the Bars updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-rtbLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Nic talks with DeAnna Hoskins, President and CEO of JustLeadership USA also known as JLUSA. DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, she has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades. DeAnna leads from the perspective that collective leadership, advocacy for justice with reinvestment, and bold systems change are only possible when those who are most harmed are provided the tools and resources to demand change. You will not want to miss these episodes.

She graduated from JLUSA's Leading with Conviction program. Now she's working with JLUSA to grow the work! Lana Mendis sits down with the #JustUs Speaks Podcast.

The session, titled The Importance of Now: Maintaining Momentum in Criminal Justice Transformation, ranges from the personal to the national, covering how both these experts began in criminal justice change, and how to address the particular needs of women involved in the criminal legal system. The discussion also addresses how misinformation impacts reform strategies, the tendency to focus on wins and then move on—rather than maintaining those wins—and the need to reach wider audiences with our messages.Guest BiosErica BondVice-President, Social Justice Initiatives, John Jay College of Criminal JusticeErica Bond has experience in the government, non-profit, public policy, and legal sectors. Prior to becoming Vice President of Justice Initiatives at John Jay College, Erica was the Policy Director at the Data Collaborative for Justice at John Jay College, a research organization that seeks to advance safe, just and equitable communities through data and research on criminal justice policy, operations and reforms.  Previously, she served as Special Advisor for Criminal Justice to the First Deputy Mayor of New York City.Prior to joining city government, Erica was a Director of Criminal Justice at the Laura and John Arnold Foundation (now called Arnold Ventures), where she worked to develop new research, policy reforms and evidenced-based innovations with the goal of transforming criminal justice systems nationwide. In this role, she partnered with criminal justice practitioners, researchers, and policymakers on initiatives to improve community safety, increase trust and confidence in the criminal justice system and ensure fairness in the criminal justice process. Erica is a mayoral designee to New York City's Civilian Complaint Review Board. She has a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from Wesleyan University.DeAnna HoskinsPresident and CEO, JustLeadershipUSADeAnna R. Hoskins is President & CEO of JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA). Dedicated to cutting the U.S. correctional population in #halfby2030, JLUSA empowers people most affected by the criminal justice system to drive reform. DeAnna is a nationally recognized leader and a formerly incarcerated person with experience as an advocate and policy expert at the local, state, and federal level. Prior to joining JLUSA as its President and CEO, DeAnna served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice, managing the Second Chance Act portfolio and serving as Deputy Director of the Federal Inter-Agency Reentry Council. Before that, she served as a county Director of Reentry in her home state of Ohio. DeAnna has always worked alongside advocates who have been impacted by incarceration, and knows that setting bold goals and investing in the leadership of directly impacted people is a necessary component of impactful, values-driven reform. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Aspen Institute is nonpartisan and does not endorse, support, or oppose political candidates or parties. Further, the views and opinions of our guests and speakers do not necessarily reflect those of The Aspen Institute.Visit us online at The Aspen Institute Criminal Justice Reform Initiative and follow us on Twitter @AspenCJRI.

The JustUs Speaks Podcast, presented by JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA), amplifies the voices of formerly incarcerated individuals in the U.S. Hosted by JLUSA Movement and Capacity Building Specialists Lester Young and Hakim Crampton, the JustUs Speaks Podcast features interviews with directly impacted people sharing their experience with the criminal justice system and life upon reentering society. To learn more about JustLeadershipUSA and its mission to amplify the power of people who have been directly impacted by the criminal legal system, visit www.JLUSA.org

This week on the Nonprofit Build Up®, Nic is talking with DeAnna Hoskins, President and CEO of JustLeadership USA also known as JLUSA. DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, she has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades. DeAnna leads from the perspective that collective leadership, advocacy for justice with reinvestment, and bold systems change are only possible when those who are most harmed are provided the tools and resources to demand change. You will not want to miss these episodes.

Over the next two weeks on the Nonprofit Build Up®, Nic is talking with DeAnna Hoskins, President and CEO of JustLeadership USA also known as JLUSA. DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, she has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades. DeAnna leads from the perspective that collective leadership, advocacy for justice with reinvestment, and bold systems change are only possible when those who are most harmed are provided the tools and resources to demand change. You will not want to miss these episodes.

In episode 15, the “Our Voice” podcast welcomes Deanna Hoskins – President of JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA). JLUSA is dedicated to cutting the US correctional population in #halfby2030, JLUSA empowers people most affected by incarceration to drive policy reform. In honor of Second Chance Month, host Desmond Meade and President Hoskins have a candid discussion about addiction, incarceration, reentry, criminal justice reform, and the redemptive power of second chances.

Over the next two weeks on the Nonprofit Build Up®, Nic is talking with DeAnna Hoskins, President and CEO of JustLeadership USA also known as JLUSA. DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, she has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades. DeAnna leads from the perspective that collective leadership, advocacy for justice with reinvestment, and bold systems change are only possible when those who are most harmed are provided the tools and resources to demand change. You will not want to miss these episodes.

Over the next two weeks on the Nonprofit Build Up®, Nic is talking with DeAnna Hoskins, President and CEO of JustLeadership USA also known as JLUSA. DeAnna Hoskins has been at the helm of JLUSA since 2018. A nationally recognized leader and dynamic public speaker, she has been committed to the movement for racial and social justice, working alongside those most impacted by marginalization for over two decades. DeAnna leads from the perspective that collective leadership, advocacy for justice with reinvestment, and bold systems change are only possible when those who are most harmed are provided the tools and resources to demand change. You will not want to miss these episodes.

After spending more than 44 years working to support and advocate for people returning to community from incarceration, Charles R. See retired from Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) in 2017. A native Clevelander, See is known for his leadership in addressing the needs of people involved in the justice system. In the 1960's when civil unrest in Cleveland was at its peak, he was drawn to a career in public service, accepting a job at a local community center. In 1973, See began at LMM where he spent most of his career leading and expanding Community Re-entry, Inc., a program of LMM. His work included the innovative and nationally-recognized Care Teams program which trained returning citizens for positions assisting older adults living in public housing.rnrnIn his honor, LMM is pleased to present the inaugural Charles R. See Forum on Re-Entry featuring DeAnna Hoskins, President of JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA). Dedicated to cutting the U.S. correctional population in half by 2030, JLUSA empowers people most affected by incarceration to drive policy reform. An Ohio native and nationally recognized leader, Hoskins has been committed to the movement for justice, working alongside people impacted by incarceration for nearly two decades. She has experienced the reentry system from all perspectives-she is herself a previously incarcerated individual who has successfully transitioned back into the community, ultimately receiving a pardon from Governor Ted Strickland.rnrnJoin us for a conversation with Hoskins about how to achieve criminal justice reform through collective leadership, advocacy for justice reinvestment, and bold systems change.

Marilynn Winn, Formerly incarcerated, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Women on the Rise GA, a grassroots organization led by formerly incarcerated women of color to reduce the number of women under correctional control in the state of Georgia. JLUSA 2016 Fellow, Co-Chair of the Reimaging ACDC City of Atlanta Taskforce to close and repurpose the Atlanta City Detention Center, serves on the Board of Directors of First Step Staffing of Atlanta, serves on the Board of SCHR, Served as Co-Chair of Board of Directors of 9to5 Atlanta Working Women, received 1st Lilly Ledbetter Award, Initiated history making Ban the Box Campaign in Georgia. Instrumental in President Obama issuing an Executive Order to Ban the Box on federal employment applications. In collaboration with Solutions Not Punishment instrumental in passing legislation in City of Atlanta and Fulton County to implement a two-year pilot program “Atlanta Fulton County Pre-Arrest Diversion Initiative,” instrumental in winning history making legislation to reclassify marijuana legislation to a non-arrest offense for less than an ounce of marijuana with a minimum fine of $75.00 and in the City of Atlanta just recently in collaboration with key players won Bail Reform legislation. Initiator and visionary of current campaign “Community Over Cages” #Close the Jail ATL a campaign that will close the Atlanta City Detention Center and repurpose the facility into a Wellness, Equity and Freedom Center that would ensure our community services not handcuffs, jobs not jails. May 28, 2019 Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signed legislation to close and repurpose the Atlanta City Detention Center. June 12, 2020 Invited to participate in a conversation with members of the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force on Criminal Justice Reform. Take the survey to see the vision I have for an alternative to the jail. https://designingjustice.typeform.com/to/JCtYAjo0

Brandon Holmes is the New York City Campaign Coordinator for Just Leadership, an organization dedicated to cutting the US correctional population in half by 2030. JLUSA empowers people most affected by incarceration to drive policy reform. 

Interview with Megan French-Marcelin, PhD, JLUSA Fair Hiring Coordinator, discussing the NOW to NEXT of Criminal Justice Reform.

Part 2 of interview with Megan French- Marcelin, PhD.

Teresa Y. Hodge is Soros Justice Fellow, tech startup founder, serial entrepreneur, and is on a first name basis with music mega star, John Legend.  She also spent five years in federal prison beginning in her early 40’s. In this episode Teresa speaks about the way she “downsized” for prison, her relationship with her daughter, and she drops serious jewels about remaining relevant despite prison. More information this episode of Decarcerated: Teresa’s organization, Mission Launch - http://www.mission-launch.org/ Teresa’s TEDx Talk: “We Have Made Coming Home From Prison Entirely Too Hard: https://youtu.be/ibcgMS-0mAs   “Why John Legend is Backing Startups By These Former Inmates,” Fast Company - https://www.fastcompany.com/40503210/why-john-legend-is-backing-startups-launched-by-these-former-inmates   Tweet about this episode: #decarceratedpodcast | @decarceratedpod |@ _marlonpeterson Reach out to Calvin: Twitter: @TeresaYHodge| IG: TeresaYHodge Leave a review on Itunes, Soundcloud, IHeartRadio, Spotify, or wherever you subscribe. Please subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe. Subscribe.  Subscribe. Subscribe.  You can also send us an email with show comments and suggestions at decarcerated@beprecedential.com.

Mississippi Chain Gang. Danie and Carlos talk about relapse and reaching out before disaster happens. Parole and be of service to the community and others by bringing food to skid row, going into juvenile facilities; we want to set the example with our actions.   If you are formerly incarcerated and need help, shoot us a line:   Email Daniel: danielh@releasedintocaptivity.com Email Carlos: carlosc@releasedintocaptivity.com Scott Countryman: countryman447@icloud.com   ARC Mentorship Program workshops that teach peer to peer mentorship and train allies others in the community and Stanford Ride Home Program Daniel talks about his week with one of the Released Into Captivity family members in Nor Cal: going to 12-step meetings and sponsorship. Make the effort to transition with support. Life is a brand new world: paying rent, car payment, food on the table. Joshua 1:9 waiting for a jury verdict.No re-entry textbook. Daniel was a guest with Chris and Dave of The Dopey Podcast (episode 90) and Jed and Jay of Church and Other Drugs. Inside Out Writers , Sally Hamilton (ARC Ally Mentor), Jimmy Woo, and Matthew Mizel. Matthew connected us with Emma Hughes of Project Rebound Fresno. Matthew is also connecting Carlos DeLeon with Project Rebound. Cut 50, JLUSA, Glenn Martin.   Scott and Daniel discuss the effects pay differences between guards in Mississippi and California have on life in prison. Scott is the middle child of a very affluent family. Started drinking and living a rebel lifestyle to feel a part of and cool. Finds vicodin as a sophomore in high school and plays Contra loaded Hurricane Katrina fraud. Scott buys 1000 dilaudid and a gallon of promethazine and developes a huge opiate habit. Finds himself broke, ODs and faces federal charges for moving fraudulently obtained money across state line and illegal stock sales.Turtle suit, tp squares, and used cups. Part of the jail destroyed by the hurricane and they served Lunchables. Delicious breakfast biscuits in Harrison County jail. Scott receives 10 years, suspended and drug court. Fails a drug screen and receives all 10 years.  He goes to South Mississippi Correctional Institute then to Parchman Mississippi. Down on the Parchman Farm. A balanced public safety policy. 80% Mississippi prison population affiliated with “organizations” (gangs): Simon City Royals or Latin Kings (Five Point Star) , Six Point Stars (Gangster Disciples), Vice Lords. Scott touches on the corruption inside. We talk about consequences to criminal activity inside the cage. CID (Criminal Investigation Division). Cell phone consequences. The Box!!! Get to work! No one owes you shit!! Do what you say! If you don’t want change, no program can change you. Suit up and show up. Get a mentor/sponsor The Shair Podcast   www.releasedintocaptivity.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Released2cptvty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Releasedintocaptivity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/releasedintocaptivity/

A voice outside the jumpsuit Part 1. Daniel interviews Carlos Monte DeLeon who is out of prison but still in CDCR custody with an ankle GPS monitor. Carlos served 17 years on a 19 year sentence he received when he was 15 years old and was released because of SB 260.  Daniel and Carlos met during a JLUSA leadership training at the USC Gould School of Law with Glen Martin and David Mensah. Carlos and Daniel discuss meeting with Human Rights Watch’s Elizabeth Calvin during a recent policy training session at ARC, acceptance, and spreading the word about available resources to the incarcerated .  Daniel briefly discusses his first trip to Sacramento to advocate for SB 394 and SB 395 and participate in the Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing where colleagues Jerome Dixon and Joel Aguilar testified. Sam Lewis, a future guest, stops in and mentions shutting down Rikers Island and turning a juvenile facility into job center. LARP (Los Angeles Re-entry Program) and Troy F. Vaughn.  Bikila Ochoa, Director of Policy at ARC, and Scott Budnick, ARC founder. www.releasedintocaptivity.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Released2cptvty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Releasedintocaptivity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/releasedintocaptivity/ Email Daniel: danielh@releasedintocaptivity.com Email Carlos: carlosc@releasedintocaptivity.com

This episode Murph talks about his training course w/ Glenn E. Martin from #JLUSA. Talks about the incarcerated doing the impossible. Murph also talks about the NBA's M.V.P race and the Dallas Cowboys. Did Murph come up with another acronym? Tune In! For questions or comments email: itsdmurph@yahoo.com To become a guest on the show email: itsdmurph@yahoo.com Twitter: @itsdmurph IG: @itsdmurph