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Paula Lehman Ewing, an award-winning journalist and author, joins the podcast to discuss her debut book, "Reimagining the Four Stories of Abolition, Autonomy and Forging New Paths in a Modern Civil Rights Movement." Central to the conversation is the concept of the prison industrial complex and its pervasive impact on society, highlighting the need for a complete rethinking of justice beyond mere reform. Paula shares her insights on the systemic issues surrounding mass incarceration and emphasizes the importance of amplifying the voices of those directly affected. She draws on her experiences and interactions with individuals like Ken Oliver, who spent nearly three decades in prison, to underscore the resilience and intelligence of those within the system. The discussion also touches on grassroots movements and innovative approaches to achieving social equity, urging listeners to consider new definitions of justice that prioritize community and restorative practices.Paula Lehman Ewing, an award-winning journalist and author, converses about her pioneering work in criminal justice reform and her debut book, "Reimagining the Four Stories of Abolition, Autonomy and Forging New Paths in a Modern Civil Rights Movement." Ewing's exploration of the incarceration system unveils the often-unseen struggles of those locked away, emphasizing the necessity of rethinking our approaches to justice and social equity. Ewing's personal journey highlights the influence of her grandmother and mentor Ken Oliver, whose resilience and wisdom have shaped her understanding of the complexities surrounding incarceration and social justice advocacy.As the discussion progresses, Ewing delves into the intricacies of the prison industrial complex, explaining how it operates as a web of economic and surveillance systems that disproportionately affect certain communities. She draws historical parallels between current practices and past injustices, such as the convict leasing system in the post-Civil War era, revealing the continuity of exploitation within the justice system. Ewing's insights are particularly poignant as she addresses the real-life implications of these systemic issues, using examples from her research and interactions with incarcerated individuals who are striving to create change from within the system.Ewing advocates for a shift towards restorative justice, a model that focuses on healing rather than punishment, and she shares stories of individuals who have taken the initiative to create community-based solutions. The episode encourages listeners to engage with social movements and consider their roles in advocating for change. Ewing's call to action resonates as she urges the audience to remain curious, challenge binary thinking, and explore how they can contribute to a more just society. This conversation serves not only as an exploration of Ewing's work but also as an invitation for listeners to reflect on their understanding of justice and the importance of amplifying the voices of those affected by the prison system.Takeaways: Paula emphasizes the importance of remaining teachable and curious throughout life. The prison industrial complex is a complex network that extends control over society. Restorative justice offers a more effective way to serve victims than traditional incarceration. Ivan's story highlights the need for community investment to combat recidivism effectively. Abolition movements must think beyond binary political solutions to achieve real change. Critical Resistance aims to shift power from prisons to communities through grassroots initiatives. Links referenced in this episode:reimaginingtherevolution.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: BuzzFeed News Just...

Meet Ken OliverA Milwaukee native. Born and Raised. Marine Corps veteran. Owner/Founder of GruntWorks Junk Removal and Demolition.As the Owner of GruntWorks, he oversees all aspects of the business, from operations and marketing to customer service and partnerships. He leverages his skills in team building, training, and recruiting to create a culture of excellence, integrity, and respect. He also works with local organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity and recyclers, to recover items that can serve another purpose, without going directly to landfills. He is proud to lead a company that is making a positive impact on the environment and society.Highlights00:00 Welcome to the Social Capital Podcast01:10 Introducing Today's Guest: Ken Oliver01:58 Lessons from the Marine Corps07:22 What Sets GruntWorks Apart10:36 Long-Term Goals for GruntWorks13:15 Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self14:56 Marketing Challenges and Strategies22:03 Final Words of Wisdom23:21 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationConnect with Kengruntworksjunkremoval.com(414)414-7868info@gruntworksjunkremoval.comLinkedInDEAL: Mention Keystone Click for 50% off up to a full trailer at Gruntworks Junk RemovalValid through December 31st, 2024

The National Eucharistic Congress has drawn more than 50,000 Catholics to celebrate belief in Jesus' Real Presence in the Eucharist. Courtney Mares and Madeline Daley report from the event in Indianapolis. Then we turn to how the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump affected the Republican National Convention, Ken Oliver reports from Milwaukee.

The National Eucharistic Congress has drawn more than 50,000 Catholics to celebrate belief in Jesus' Real Presence in the Eucharist. Courtney Mares and Madeline Daley report from the event in Indianapolis. Then we turn to how the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump affected the Republican National Convention, Ken Oliver reports from Milwaukee.

The Pope G7 and AI, celebrity comedians, the discovery of an unexpected skeleton and celebrating Big Bang Theory were among Vatican news items this week. CNA's Hannah Brockhaus reports from Rome. Then Matthew Bunson covers the US Bishops spring meeting and CNA's Ken Oliver reports on the Supreme Court's rejection of pro-life doctors' case against the abortion pill mifepristone.

The Pope G7 and AI, celebrity comedians, the discovery of an unexpected skeleton and celebrating Big Bang Theory were among Vatican news items this week. CNA's Hannah Brockhaus reports from Rome. Then Matthew Bunson covers the US Bishops spring meeting and CNA's Ken Oliver reports on the Supreme Court's rejection of pro-life doctors' case against the abortion pill mifepristone.

How can we reimagine the justice system to support restoration instead of retribution? Our panelists believe the American criminal justice system cannot reduce its dependence on mass incarceration until we confront our impulse to punish in ways that are excessive, often wildly disproportionate to the harm caused. Instead, our panel will explore the transformative power of second chances, including those who have benefited from them—and those who advocate to ensure our system provides them. Prompting this discussion is the publication of a series of essays, Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration, that trace how a maze of local, state and federal agencies have contributed to mass incarceration and deterred attempts at reform. Kevin McCracken from The Last Mile, Michael Mendoza, and Ken Oliver from the Checkr Foundation will join L.B. Eisen from the Brennan Center for Justice and retired Judge LaDoris Cordell for a thoughtful conversation on the second chances their organizations are providing and efforts to reform the existing criminal justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's hard to imagine someone spending 24 years in prison, let alone 10 of those in solitary confinement, but 5 years after his release, he's the Vice President of Social Responsibility at tech innovator CHECKR, and Executive Director of their corporate foundation, Checkr.org. This is the journey of Ken Oliver. In the broad landscape of fair chance hiring, Ken knows firsthand the barriers that face anyone who has been justice impacted. As Ken says, ‘it's not just someone's criminal record, but there are 44,000 other collateral consequences that can prevent a justice impacted person from finding a job'. Ken has chosen to take up the flaming sword and use his powerful and passionate voice to educate corporate America, one company at a time, about the fair hiring practices associated with assessing justice impacted individuals when they are applying for a job.

Ken Oliver joins us to discuss the relationship between the new president of Argentina and Pope Francis, and we are joined by Ryan and Mary Rose Verret to discuss marriage tips for National Marriage Week.

Ken Oliver joins us to discuss the relationship between the new president of Argentina and Pope Francis, and we are joined by Ryan and Mary Rose Verret to discuss marriage tips for National Marriage Week.

For many companies, employing formerly incarcerated individuals may seem like a high-risk proposition. However, there are more people with charges and convictions than you realize. And there are plenty of moving, life-changing success stories that show that fair chance hiring can be good for your business. Ken Oliver, Vice President of Checkr.org shares his own success story and tells us that “fair chance hiring doesn't mean hire every single person with a record. Every company has a right to hire the best person for the job. We don't want them to lower the bar, we just want them to lower the barrier to access.” Episode Note: See the links below to learn more about Checkr.org and to view the incredible story of Ken Oliver's Friend, Larry Miller - From Prison to Nike's C-Suite: Larry Miller's Journey. Highlights [2:29] From prison to VP [5:36] The value proposition of re-entry programs [11:36] Overcoming objections to fair chance hiring [16:13] Data and evidence supporting fair chance hiring [18:00] The “From the Streets to the Boardroom” resilience story of a leader at Nike [23:58] The business impact of diversity of lived experiences [26:50] The justice-impacted and the labor gap [36:07] How HR can introduce fair chance hiring and tactical things to consider [41:38] What the EEOC and Title VII say about hiring someone with a record [45:57] Checkr's training sessions for HR pros and government-funded apprenticeship programs Guest Bio Ken Oliver, Vice President, Checkr.org Ken Oliver is Vice President of Checkr.org, the social impact division of background screening company Checkr Inc. He also serves as the executive director of the Checkr Foundation. Checkr.org is dedicated to the mission of building a fairer future of work, one job at a time, by reshaping the narrative and providing pathways to sustainable employment for nearly 80 million Americans with an arrest and conviction record. Ken's professional expertise spans the landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion and justice, record clearance, talent development, talent sourcing, strategy, change management, and public policy. His insights and contributions to the field have been recognized and featured in publications such as Newsweek, Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, and others. He also played a role in shaping California Governor Gavin Newsom's 2021 Future of Work Report. Links https://checkr.com/ https://www.checkr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kengoliver/ Larry Miller's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7ZVqsjfRg0 https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/formerly-incarcerated/ https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/second-chance-month/ Berta Aldrich's best-selling book, Winning the Talent Shift, is available on Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/iS7MuPJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to hear from you. Leave a review (5-Star would be nice!) on Apple Podcasts and add your question in the comment. We read every review and use them to choose topics, guests, and interview questions for the podcast. You can also reach out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@hrmorning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  If you love this show, please share your favorite episodes with colleagues and on social media. We greatly appreciate your support. Thank you for listening. Remember to subscribe and follow us so you never miss an episode!  Voices of HR is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HRMorning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We are joined today by Ken Oliver, Executive Director of Checkr.org, the philanthropic arm of Checkr, a tech firm that is working to reinvent the background check, "making the process fairer through education, and eliminating human bias." Oliver knows firsthand the struggles that formerly incarcerated people face upon re-entry to society: sentenced to life in prison in 1997 under California's Three Strikes law, he spent nearly 24 years behind bars, 8 in solitary confinement.Oliver educated himself in prison, reading history, law and philosophy, and with the help of the Mayer Brown law firm and Michael Romano from Stanford Law School's Three Strikes Project, ultimately won his bid for early release. Putting his behind-bars legal training to use, Oliver went to work as a paralegal for an Oakland nonprofit that provided legal services to inmates; he was soon promoted to Policy Director.Oliver joined us to talk about his journey, the flaws in California's re-entry program and about SB 809, the Fair Chance Expansion and Protection Act of 2023, which would ensure that conviction history does not prevent qualified candidates from finding employment.Plus, as always, we discuss Who Had the Worst Week in California Politics.1:18 SB809 is on Suspense - what now?3:53 How many people are impacted?5:54 Why 'Ban the Box' laws have been ineffective8:28 Ken's story13:10 The governor's San Quentin proposal15:07 Recidivism16:39 Who was George Jackson?20:54 Prison hunger strikes21:33 Reception from lawmakers?26:42 California's reintegration system30:46 WWCA34:21 The John Howard ScholarshipWant to support the Capitol Weekly Podcast? Make your tax deductible donation here: capitolweekly.net/donations/Capitol Weekly Podcast theme is "Pickin' My Way" by Eddie Lang "#WorstWeekCA" Beat provided by freebeats.io

Ken Oliver, VP, Checkr.org/Executive Director, Checkr Foundation, shares what would be a soul-crushing story to the rest of us of being in solitary confinement for 8.5 years and emerging as a profound voice for ex-convicts who have earned the right to become productive citizens through Fair Chance Hiring. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Jeff Korzenik will be in conversation with Ken Oliver, the executive director of San Francisco-based Checkr Foundation. Oliver leads one of the country's most important initiatives for encouraging second chance/fair chance hiring within technology and other industries. With perspective gained from his own experience incarcerated in the California prison system, Oliver will question Korzenik on the origins on the business perspective on people involved in the justice system, the barriers to employment faced by returning citizens, and why he believes business is a critical partner to a more just world. The conversation will rely heavily on real-world examples or success and the necessary investments employers must make for fair chance hiring to succeed in business terms. Jeffrey Korzenik is the author of Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community (HarperCollins Leadership, April 2021). The chief investment strategist for one of the country's largest commercial banks, Korzenik is an unlikely advocate for those with a criminal record. From speaking engagements to his regular appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg and Fox Business News, and in his articles in Harvard Business Review, the Stanford Social Innovation Review and numerous regional outlets, Korzenik argues that offering career opportunities to those overlooked because of a mistake in the past are our single best solution to our labor shortage. Such second chance/fair chance hiring, in his view, not only strengthens the economy, but offers a critical path to safer and healthier communities. In 2020, Korzenik was elected to membership in the Council on Criminal Justice in recognition of his work on the intersection of the labor force and the justice system. Korzenik is a graduate of Princeton University and has served on numerous nonprofit boards. MLF ORGANIZER Patrick O'Reilly SPEAKERS Jeffrey Korzenik Author, Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for Your Business and the Community  Ken Oliver Executive Director, Checkr Foundation In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on December 14th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

70 million Americans have some form of a criminal record in their past. This means there are 70 million Americans who aren't give a fair chance and are overlooked as viable job candidates. Believe it or not, fair chance hiring is a key part of DEI strategies, and it's something companies don't really think about. In this episode, Jordan Martinez, Marketing Manager at Checkr, interviews Ken Oliver, Executive Director of Checkr.org, Checkr's corporate social responsibility program in philanthropic initiative. Listen in as he shares insight into what fair chance hiring is, the benefits it can generate, and how organizations can incorporate it into their DEI strategy. Additional Resources: Download the eBook, The Diversity Group You're Overlooking: How to be a Fair Chance Employer: https://checkr.com/resources/ebook/decrease-recidivism-with-fair-chance-hiring?utm_source=zenefits&utm_medium=email-soical&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=downloadcontent Order your copy of our book People Operations: Zenefits.com/pops-book Submit your People Ops questions: https://www.zenefits.com/workest/ask-a-question/ On this episode, you'll hear: [01:02] Ken's background in social work and DEI [02:41] Being a product-first corporate social responsibility endeavor [03:58] What is fair chance hiring and how it relates to DEI [06:14] Overcoming your biases [08:03] Where to start incorporating fair chance hiring practices

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In the 26th episode of Death by Incarceration, Suave and Kevin speak with the powerful Ken Oliver. Ken is the Executive Director of the Checkr Foundation. After his own involvement with the system & long term incarceration, he has dedicated his life to helping returning citizens find purpose and achieve their full potential. Producers & Hosts: Suave Gonzalez & Kevin McCracken. A great sponsor of DBI is Checkr. We love the work they are doing, check them out at https://checkr.com and see for yourself! Follow DBI on Twitter & Instagram. Be sure to visit the DBI WEBSITE. Check out some Suave with the media on WHYY and on MSNBC. His amazing artwork is available for viewing and purchase at the Morton Contemporary Gallery here.  Music by Gordon Withers. Check out his WEBSITE and follow on Instagram. Edited by Jason Usry. Follow him on Twitter Listen to Kevin's show Adulting Well. And check out his company Social Imprints. Death By Incarceration is a Crawlspace Media & Glassbox Media show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh in the industry? Or perhaps in need of a refresher? Let's get a fresh perspective from someone new to the industry about the ins and outs about some things we may or may not know about junk removal! Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97wuBl4_EbY Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjAzNKqcVe6edOPbG81B7jw/ Listen in as industry experts Andy Weins of Green Up Solutions and three-week veteran Ken Oliver of Camo Crew break it down for you. Connect with Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyweins/ Find the show on... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trash-talk-business-podcast/id1622074930?ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kUzhngawb5CclPn55UEeP Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzQwNzkwMC9yc3M Amazon Music/Audible: https://www.amazon.com/Trash-Talk-Business-Podcast/dp/B09ZD1ZL5N/ iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-trash-talk-business-podcas-96351191/

Awakened Life Podcast - Interview with Ken Oliver, President of KO Custom Fab, Inc. "How A Good Work Ethic Contributes To Purpose" Awakened Life Podcast Season 3 Ep. 11 A "shy kid" coming up in the 80's, Ken was always a hard worker. So much so, he was told to slow down by the older guys. In this episode, he shares many valuable lessons learned along the way, and how he applied them, along with a strong work ethic to easily launch his own fabrication company. His purpose includes serving people well. Now at age 61, Ken will continue working, but is living a simpler life, full of purpose and focused on building quality relationships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-landis/message

Tom's Notes:We've all needed a second chance at one point or another. But for formerly incarcerated people, second chances are a rare thing. They're often screened out of early recruitment rounds if they identify themselves as having a criminal record. Here's what you need to know about the value of second chances:Data shows that people with criminal records make more loyal employees; on the whole, the attrition rate of ex-offenders is lower than averagePeople with a criminal record aren't just less likely to quit—they're more likely to get promoted and less likely to engage in workplace misconduct.That group includes Ken Oliver, now the Executive Director of Checkr.org. Today, Ken is dedicated to the mission of fair chance hiring, or securing equal opportunity for workers with a criminal record. It's an uphill battle; in the United States alone, there are 48,000 laws that make it difficult for people to secure meaningful employment after a conviction. As the Executive Director of Checkr.org, a foundation focused on normalizing fair chance hiring in corporate America, Ken is fighting to make sure those people don't become second-class citizens.How can businesses learn and do something about it? First, there needs to be an internal conversation about second chances: Do we believe that people who may have committed a crime deserve the chance to rebuild their lives? And if we believe that, how can we ensure it happens within our business?Listen now to learn more about fair chance hiring!

Today we sit down with Ken Oliver of the Oliver Team. Ken has been a top producer with Dunes for 43 years! A resident of Hilton Head since 1977, he'll share great memories of the early development of Hilton Head and how Dunes Real Estate was originally formed. We'll also hear about some of the challenges of the current real estate market, and how Ken has built his business over the years. Lots of interesting stories you'll definitely not want to miss.

Todd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Ken Oliver, Executive Director at Checkr.org and John Koufos, Executive Director at Taking Action for Good Foundation. Todd, Ken, and John dive into what works and what doesn't for the justice involved community and how we can increase access to outcomes-driven education. Topics Discussed: Reimagining the re-entry experience for formerly incarcerated individuals through investments in housing, education, and job-readiness The importance of transforming the prison system from one that punishes to one that reforms How second chance hiring in corporate America can provide meaningful job opportunities The barriers to online education in the prison system and solutions for change How society can help restore a sense of belonging for formerly incarcerated individuals Guest Bios Ken Oliver Ken Oliver has over 28 years of direct experience with the criminal justice system, leading and representing the justice involved in their quest to learn, manage, and restore their civil and human rights. He was a major catalyst for a landmark litigation to end the use of solitary confinement as a status-based deprivation in California. As a result of his litigation efforts, Ken's life sentence was recalled, and he was released from prison early. Soon after his release, Ken was hired as a paralegal for a public interest law firm and quickly became the organization's policy director based on his work and strong advocacy efforts. During his tenure as policy director, Ken's innovative and impact-driven approach to solving re-entry and fair-chance employment challenges made him a sought-after speaker on issues related to technology in re-entry, talent development, and the California Governor's Future of Work Initiative. John Koufos John Koufos works with the public and private sector to build partnerships that lead to better employment outcomes and safer communities. Prior to his incarceration, John was a criminal trial attorney. After his release, John's work began in New Jersey, where he helped the Christie Administration, and five former Governors implement effective, evidence-based re-entry services. He went on to design New Jersey's nationally recognized legal program, combining staff lawyers with approximately 70 pro bono lawyers to help the re-entry community clear old tickets and warrants to restore their driver's licenses and secure jobs. His leadership in the business community was recognized in 2016 when NJBIZ named him one of New Jersey's “Top 40 Under 40.” With lived experience on both sides of the criminal justice system, John has become a regular speaker, known for helping cities, states, and the federal government to optimize re-entry systems.

Super excited for today's show with Terah Lawyer-Harper and Ken Oliver. Two leaders who have tremendous stories of incarceration, transformation, resilience, social impact, and entrepreneurial leadership. They are the workforce development gurus and and are transforming the landscape of reentry. The results are transformed lives and healing communities. Ken was CROP's former Executive Director and passes the torch of leadership to Terah on the show with profound respect and trust. Terah Lawyer-Harper is CROP Organization's new Executive Director. She was previously an Associate Director at Impact Justice. At Impact Justice, Terah developed and led the organization's groundbreaking Homecoming Project, a $3.5M housing innovation project that paired people returning home after long prison sentences with welcoming community hosts. She received national and state recognition for her innovation and impact in the Bay Area. Lawyer-Harper is a Young Professional of Color Fellow with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, an alumnus Next Generations Fellow with the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, and a former elected chairperson for the Beyond Incarceration Program inside CDCR's Central California Women's Facility. She spent 15 years incarcerated during which she became a certified peer health educator, a drug and alcohol counselor, earned two bachelor's degrees and started a national nonprofit to provide correspondence courses to people incarcerated in prisons. I've gotten to know Terah over the last three months and I can tell our audience that our team is excited to have her as our new Executive Director: She's passionate, ambitious, innovative, solution-orientated, forward thinking, and a social connector/networker. She's warm, attentive, and approachable. She has a strong moral compass and is courageous. She's professional, articulate, and a born leader. She takes pride in her efforts with great energy and focus. Our team loves her inclusive leadership style. She's driven by her purpose and all the while she still finds time to invest in the most important aspects of her life: her family, her friends, and her community. Terah is active in the leadership of numerous civic and community organizations. She is spokeswoman for the Drop the Life Without the Possibility of Parole campaign and a member of California's Prison Focus Board of Directors. She is featured in A New Way of Life testimonial series and actively volunteers with local organizations, including Fair Housing Initiative, California Coalition for Women Prisoners, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, All of us or None, Prison Focus, Project Homeless Connect, and Restorative Justice Reentry Conference. Originally from the Bay Area, Lawyer-Harper holds three undergraduate degrees in business administration, management and social and behavioral science. Terah Lawyer-Harper will be based at CROP's headquarters in Oakland, CA. We just dropped a Press Release that share more of her story. Learn more about Terah on the front page of CROP Organization's website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmQzZUMwUnVqWlMxcWY3Vkg4UjZJYWdQRFpaZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttQkJIRUZ5ZG1OSktfbW1DclBTd1d6ZjhvTmtkTURUb2FvVnNXSXNDdExKTVExMzN1MFpIS1NKMC1LeWt3Y1hqc1VEU08xTGNWYXBEdUI5OHlqdVlMaDNxb3VBNXFvRnJiRHQ0Z0VIMzNRZkR4QTdfWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcroporganization.org%2F (https://croporganization.org/) Ken is the former Director of Business Development and former Executive Director at CROP Organization. Today, he is the Executive Director of the Checkr Foundation and Co-Chairman of CROP's Board. Ken was incarcerated for over 25 years including spending over 8 years in solitary confinement. Today, he is a proximate leader in criminal justice reform, reentry architecture, workforce development, and inclusive impact strategy. He's passionate about leveling the playing field to maximize potential and possibility for justice involved...

This week we have storytelling about Checkr.org with Ken Oliver. During this episode, Ken and I talk about how practitioners make the business case or the use case for purchasing Checkr.org.Ken is the executive director of Checkr.org and an expert in all things criminal justice reform and workforce development. His passion to build a fairer future by designing technology to create opportunities for all really comes through during the podcast.

Continuing our focus on the border crisis, BFA welcomes our good friend and Senior Director of Engagement & Right on Immigration, Ken Olive, to get into the gritty details of the situation. Ken shares sobering statistics that are not being reported by mainstream media. And while many are just talking about the problem, Ken is acting to alleviate and improve the conditions affecting both our citizens and the individuals illegally entering our country through our southern border. Don't miss learning how Ken and the Texas Public Policy Foundation are taking on a reckless administration and the inconsistent immigration policies that have contributed to this mess.

Due to scheduling conflicts, this is a re-air from October 4th.  We apologize for any inconveniences  and thank you. It's Monday and Mary and Lauretta are back with us, and they are very excited for October being Respect Life Month and with much going on with that in mind.  Joining the ladies today, is Ken Oliver, the Executive Director of the Chicago Bible Society, to discuss the Chicago Bible Society itself in terms of its work and mission.  The three also discuss the upcoming fundraiser the Chicago Bible Society has coming up within the next few days. Another aspect examined is those that have benefitted from the Chicago Bible Society's work.  Towards the end of the show, Lauretta (since Mary has to be away for several business matters) asks Ken to share more stories about himself and his work at the Chicago Bible Society.  For more information, visit: Mary FioRito:   https://eppc.org   Ken Oliver: http://www.chicagobiblesociety.org/     https://www.ststanschurch.org/  

It's Monday and Mary and Lauretta are back with us, and they are very excited for October being Respect Life Month and with much going on with that in mind.  Joining the ladies today, is Ken Oliver, the Executive Director of the Chicago Bible Society, to discuss the Chicago Bible Society itself in terms of its work and mission.  The three also discuss the upcoming fundraiser the Chicago Bible Society has coming up within the next few days. Another aspect examined is those that have benefitted from the Chicago Bible Society's work.  Towards the end of the show, Lauretta (since Mary has to be away for several business matters) asks Ken to share more stories about himself and his work at the Chicago Bible Society.  For more information, visit: Mary FioRito:   https://eppc.org   Ken Oliver: http://www.chicagobiblesociety.org/     

California gave all high schoolers a two-week window this summer to change their 2020-21 letter grades to pass/no pass, an overture meant to soften the academic blow of COVID-19 on their GPA, but turns out very few took the state up on its offer. Ken Oliver discusses how Customs and Border Protection confirmed Fox News' reporting: 208,887 illegal immigrants were encountered at the border in August. The U.S. Space Force unveiled new uniform prototypes  drawing comparisons to “Star Trek” and “Battlestar Galactica.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob explores and exposes the many lies and deceptions of Joe Biden's border fiasco.Ken Oliver, senior director of Right on Immigration at the Texas Public Policy Foundation examines Biden's “Blueprint for a Fair, Orderly and Humane Immigration System."

Mr. Ken Oliver, Senior Director of the Right on Immigration initiative at Texas Public Policy Foundation. Homeland Security is woefully unprepared and undermanned for Democrats' planned mass legalization of migrants who live in America illegally.

The Prison Post Podcast is honored to have the author of "Untapped Talent," on our podcast! Jeff is a remarkable man on a transformative mission. CROP Organization's Executive Director, Ted Gray, and Director of Business Development, Ken Oliver, have an excellent conversation with him about fair chance hiring. Please watch, comment, subscribe, and order a copy of his book here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Untapped+Talent&i=digital-text&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Untapped+Talent&i=digital-text&ref=nb_sb_noss_2) Jeff Korzenik is Chief Investment Strategist for one of the nation's largest banks, where he is responsible for the investment strategy and the allocation of over $40 billion in assets. For more than 30 years, Jeff has been known in the investment management industry for the clarity and originality he brings to complex challenges. A regular guest on CNBC, Fox Business News, and Bloomberg TV, his insights into the economy, markets, manufacturing, and the workforce are frequently cited in the financial and business press. What is "Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for your Business and the Community" about? This work shares the business case and best practices of “second chance hiring,” employing people with criminal records. The first and only book of its kind, “Untapped Talent” is meant to inform and inspire business leaders to broaden their hiring to this population. This is a disciplined and realistic look at this issue – not everyone with a record is ready for employment, and even those that are may require additional support. Based on the successful experience of pioneering second chance employers around the country, “Untapped Talent” identifies the challenges and opportunities in hiring people who have been marginalized from the workforce. The book covers the realities of our criminal justice system, models of hiring (both successful and unsuccessful), overcoming objections, implementation, refinement and where employers can find the resources. Within the pages of the book, readers will learn more about the business leaders who have led the way in giving people a chance. Beyond numerous lessons and anecdotes throughout the book, an entire chapter is devoted to the case study of an Ohio manufacturer, whose business and company culture were transformed by this experience. Why this matters? The United States has 19 million people with a felony conviction, including one in three Black men. Along with the additional tens of millions burdened with misdemeanor convictions, “people with records” represent an enormous underutilized labor resource. On a macroeconomic level, higher workforce growth drives faster growth for everyone. The United States, and virtually the whole world faces a demographic challenge ahead. Our best opportunity lies in bringing marginalized workers into employment and giving them a chance to be as productive as possible. On a company level, using the model explained in the book, second chance employees are on average more engaged and more loyal, leading to lower turnover costs and higher productivity. Contributing to a worthy social cause in this way makes companies more attractive to investors, employees and customers alike. On a societal level, this is the right thing to do, one of the most important ways businesses can engage in solving social problems. When people who have made a mistake and paid for that error continue to suffer the penalty of workforce barriers, we create injustice, reduced public safety, family dysfunction, and intergenerational poverty. As a country, we cannot hope to get to equality of opportunity across racial lines, until we offer people the opportunity to move beyond their worst moment. Second chance hiring is the solution. The road to a better society must be paved by the business community, and “Untapped Talent” is the map. #UntappedTalent #JeffKorzenik #FairChanceHiring #CROPOrganization #ThePrisonPost...

-Got no power but I don't care!-Ken Oliver, Senior Director of Right on Immigration.-Texas A&M Economist Dr. David Anderson on why food prices are so high and where they're headed.-Will Hild, Consumers Research Executive Director. They're the guys running those ads against woke corporations.

Ken Oliver gives us an alarming update on groups crossing the Rio Grande, and Richard Manning discusses the ouster of Congresswoman Cheney. 100 "former Republicans" want to create an alternative party... will that even happen? Thank you to John Lester of LesterInsureOne.com for sponsoring!

Marc is surprised that Pandora is switching to lab-produced diamonds.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BQ is joined by Ken Oliver, Senior Director of Engagement Thank you to John Lester of LesterInsureOne.com for sponsoring!

This week's episode of The Prison Post Policy Hour with CROP Organization's Director of Business Development, Ken Oliver features Marlene Sanchez, Deputy Director of The Ella Baker Center. Marlene is a proud San Francisco Native, Chicana, movement leader, organizer, and a formerly incarcerated woman. Marlene came to community work at the age of 15 looking for employment and a way out of streets and the juvenile justice system. She was hired as a community health outreach worker, providing HIV/STD education and harm reduction supplies and love to hundreds of young women who lived and worked in the underground street economies of San Francisco. She has since stepped into leadership at the Young Women's Freedom Center, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ), and recently served as the Interim Executive Director of Alliance for Girls, an organization she helped found. Marlene is a founding member of All of Us or None (AOUON); a movement building group working to restore the rights of – and fight against the discrimination of – incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people. #CROPOrganization #WorkingTogethertoRestoreLives #ThePrisonPost #ThePrisonPostPolicyHour #TheFourPillarsofSuccessful Reentry #TheEllaBakerCenter

Welcome the the Prison Post Policy Hour with CROP Organization's Director of Business Development Ken Oliver. In this third episode of the policy hour, Ken Oliver interviews Esteban Nuñez. Esteban was first introduced to civic engagement and activism at an early age as the son of a local activist and union organizer. Esteban served six years of confinement in California, yet used this time to think deeply, explore his past, and pursue a direction of greater purpose with his life. Having thought long and hard about the ways in which his actions had impacted others, Esteban committed his life and work to change the misconceptions and negative stigmas associated with criminality. Today Esteban Nuñez is Director of State Advocacy for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. The purpose of this interview was to inquire of Esteban about the landscape of California's Criminal Justice Reform policies. Recapping the wins and losses of 2020 and discussing the horizon for criminal justice reform in 2021. Please listen closely to his story about his experience of incarceration, his personal transformation, and the impact he is making today.

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Welcome to The Prison Post. We are going to begin a new segment on workforce development. CROP's Director of Business Development, Ken Oliver, welcomes our first guest, Lauren Bell, who is an expert in the workforce development space. Lauren is currently the Fair Chance Development Manager at Checkr. Checkr is a background check company who has been the industry leader in providing formerly incarcerated people with careers in the tech sector. Prior to joining Checkr, Lauren served as Director, Reentry Division for San Francisco's City and County Adult Probation Program. #CROPOrganization #theprisonpost #workforcedevelopment #thefourpillarsofsuccessfulreentry #workingtogethertorestorelives

Welcome to The Prison Post. Today our guest is Michael Mendoza who is the Director of National Advocacy at the Anti Recidivism Coalition. This dynamic conversation includes Michael's transformational story, his journey to where he is today as a formerly incarcerated leader at the forefront of criminal justice reform, and his relationship with ARC founder, Scott Budnick. Michael shares his perspectives on advocacy and various new laws on the ballot this year. Join this conversation and hear Michael's views on various ballot measures. #theprisonpost #theprisonpostpodcast #CROPOrganization #workingtogethertorestorelives #thepolicyhourwithkenoliver #criminaljusticereform #restorativejustice #AntiRecidivismCoalition

Welcome to The Prison Post. This is our monthly Policy Edition hosted by CROP's Director of Business Development, Ken Oliver. As a former Policy Director himself, Ken invites guests to discuss the landscape of policy and criminal justice. These thoughtful conversations provide insight into the direction in which our state is moving and what we can do to help end mass incarceration. These conversations will happen the first Wednesday of every month. Ken's first guest is Shay Franco Clausen. Shay has an amazing story from humble beginnings as a homeless youth who experienced unspeakable trauma. As a formerly incarcerated person she now uses her platform as an elected Santa Clara official to advocate for the disenfranchised who occupy the largest prison system int eh world. Shay is the Campaign Manager for Prop 17, a landmark ballot measure that will grant voting rights for those of us on parole. Subscribe to The Prison Post on YouTube and follow us on Spotify and hear more stories like hers. You can learn more about Shay and Prop 17 by going to www.yeson17.vote.

This week's episode of The Prison Post features two of the CROP Organization's Directors. My co-host Jason Bryant is CROP's Director of Restorative Programs and our colleague Ken Oliver is the Director of Business Development. Both of these men were sentenced to life terms in prison over 20 years ago and now they are leading the way in CROP's mission to restore lives and heal communities. During this conversation with Jason and Ken they will be sharing some of CROP's vision and mission with housing and professional training programs for returning citizens. Guided by what they call “The Four Pillars of Successful Re-entry” CROP's Directors are confident that they have identified the support and resources that returning citizens need to not only survive in the community, but to thrive as contributing citizens. https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/theprisonpost?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#ThePrisonPost) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/theprisonpostpodcast?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#ThePrisonPostPodcast) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/croporganization?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#CROPOrganization) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/crop?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#CROP) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/creatingrestorativeopportunitiesandprograms?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#CreatingRestorativeOpportunitiesandPrograms) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/workingtogethertorestorelives?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#WorkingTogetherToRestoreLives) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/prisonreform?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#PrisonReform) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/restorativejustice?__eep__=6&__cft__[0]=AZW7rPqtCQuRkpXxcLy8FEg7jLnaGMnUodq9Erukrka_jrCG0cZZbFb0AaTJMu9Kw-_Ouprbuq3Lxm6jWv0hYOHRAB1aYL_mp6kb1KTTyJ4MvYalzOvPKvgEc6zNKmBbBP9cWOBkEza1MXFuDtWYtAo-ldpFULnVGYGhNesU4V0D8uRxjNIN_jlULiNDu2X-pkDsp_DDr7uus_0kkS69xLDqyphyDLMyuTxseoZdbf-UaabBsnArtFz2HOl1ZqRd4nY&__tn__=*NK-y-R (#RestorativeJustice)...