Podcasts about prison education

Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Nabeelah Mia, Head of the Penal Reform and Detention Monitoring Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights, to unpack the Constitutional Court’s landmark ruling that prisoners must be allowed to use personal laptops in their cells for study purposes.  Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Dr. Christy Perez (C Dreams) is back to talk about her new projects, and to be dragged back into old theological debates. We talk about trans rights, Christianity, the capture of Evangelical Christianity by MAGA, expectations for the next 4 years, the anti-fact stance of the recent anti-trans executive order, and we spend way too long spinning our tires trying to figure out which parts of the Bible we should read as legitimate, which parts we should disregard, and how on Earth anyone is supposed to know the difference (but if you've listened for long, you already know that's just me). You can find out more about Dr. Perez's work here. Christy's (Dr. Perez's) personal website: Www.UnCagedCritique.comHer new organization's website is: Www.poderunides.orgYou can email her at Christinasvida@gmail.com or at Cperez@poderunides.orgHer social media is fabulous. X @UnCagedCritique IG @UnCagedChristy Dr. Perez's work is also available on Filter Magazine's website. Support the show

This week friend of the show Meghan Cosgrove stopped by to interview me in our ongoing series about previously incarcerated people who have used education to find a pathway to success. Long time listeners have heard pieces of my story, but I've seldom stopped to dig deep into what happened to me and why my life went the way it went. We talk about prison education, addiction, religious trauma, heroin injection versus snorting, bank robbery, free will, teaching in prison, and lots more.  FYI, the 1963 Impala I talk about rolling at the end was actually a 1967 (my dad remembered)Support the show

Today I continue a series of interviews with recently incarcerated people who are doing some great things in the community. Taylor Doucet was sentenced to 28 years in prison for two attempted murderers in 2013. While inside he found a different version of himself and worked to overcome his past. Now he is a peer recovery coach, a personal trainer, and a bad ass academic.We talk about prison tattoos, prison identity, gang life in prison, peer recovery, addiction, the war on drugs, parole, prison politics, and lots moreSupport the show

This week I host another interview with a previously incarcerated student who is doing some great work in the community. Sean Mueller was sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2010 after being convicted of running a "Ponzi Scheme" and losing a few million dollars of investors' money. Since his incarceration, he's worked to become an artist, an author, and an academic; he is currently nearing the completion of his Bachelor's Degree. We talk about capitalism, education in prison, addiction, the culture industry, identity, and the struggles of getting out of prison. Support the show

This week I sat down with Colorado's David Carrillo, who was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole thirty years ago, when he was 19 years old. Since then, David has accomplished some incredible things behind bars. He enrolled in college, completed his Bachelor's and then his Master's Degree, and then got hired to teach for a local college inside prison while he was still incarcerated. We talk about life in prison, drugs in prison, prison education, redemption, identity changes in prison, politics in prison, and we focus on the importance of educational opportunities inside. Support the show

In this episode, The Daily delves into the Northwestern Prison Education Program. The Daily explores the program's evolution and impact as well as the role of education in promoting restorative justice for incarcerated people.

In 2023, the federal government reinstated access to Pell grants to incarcerated students– allowing them to apply for financial aid. This will affect the future of higher education in Missouri prisons. Rebecca Smith has more from one graduation ceremony where both incarcerated individuals and Department of Corrections staff received associate's degrees.

Stateville has led the way in prison education, primarily due to its proximity to Chicago's colleges and universities. On this episode, we talk with some instructors about what the programs bring to inmates and society, along with concerns about their future.

In Episode 31, "Lives Transformed: The Impact of Prison Education with LaShanda Hails," the Director of Pardons and Paroles Programs joins podcast hosts Houston Blackwood and Julie Frizzell for an eye-opening discussion. This episode explores how innovative prison education programs and Skills for Success are transforming lives.   Listen as LaShanda, a passionate advocate for second chances, shares her journey from corrections to education. She reveals how she is empowering incarcerated individuals to forge brighter futures through skills training, job placement, and the power of belief.  Discover the life-changing impact of these programs as we highlight compelling success stories and strategies that are helping reshape opportunities for incarcerated individuals. This episode offers a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of prison education, challenging preconceptions and highlighting the remarkable potential of those seeking a second chance. 

This week my guests are Cassie Edmiston and Paul Grady. We discuss the work of the Prison Education Trust and Paul's journey from prison to being a successful artist.

Episode Description: Welcome to this special APPA edition of The Criminologist podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to team up once again with the American Probation and Parole Association's International Relations Committee to bring you an insightful discussion with Thomas Wuthrich of Switzerland!  Thomas Wuthrich, Chair of the European Prison Association (EPEA) and a prominent figure in prison education and criminal justice reform, joins us to share his extensive experience and knowledge. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Thomas has been instrumental in promoting prison education, supporting penal reforms, and collaborating with international organizations to bring about meaningful changes in the criminal justice sector. In This Episode, We Cover: The transformative power of education within the prison system. Thomas's pioneering work with the European Prison Education Association (EPEA) and the Swiss Prison Association. The importance of supporting prison staff and developing effective educational programs in correctional facilities. The role of international collaboration in advancing correctional education and reforms.  Key Takeaways: Education as a tool for rehabilitation and reintegration. The impact of dedicated professionals in transforming the lives of incarcerated individuals. The importance of international collaboration and sharing best practices in the field of corrections and probation. Contact us: Email: thecriminologistpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: The Criminologist Podcast Instagram: @thecriminologistpodcast YouTube: The Criminologist LinkedIn: Joseph Arvidson Support Us: If you believe in what we are doing, spread the word! Tell a freind or a colleague about us, subscribe to the show, and follow us on social media. Your support helps us continue bringing you insightful and thought-provoking content! Thank you for tuning in to this special episode. Until next time, always remember: There's no them..there's only us. 

The University of Utah's Prison Education Project ... has just admitted its first group of students from the State Correctional Facility.  Joining me live is Dr. Erin Castro... Associate Dean of student access and community engagement at the University of Utah.

Welcome to another episode of Hey U! Hey U team members Rohan and Diego kick off our Step Up Intern series, partnering with the Step Up Internship Program at U Career Success. Our guest Nayra Green talks about her internship with the Utah Prison Education Project and the insights she gained from it. The Step Up internship program provides U of U undergraduate students who have preexisting unpaid internships with compensation for time with their host organization to allow them to focus on the internship and the learning and growth that can come from it! To learn more about the Step Up Internship program and deadlines for applications, visit Careers.Utah.edu. Applications for the fall semester of this program open up July 1st, 2024.

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how society-driven design can spark profound social change? Join us as we sit down with Judah Armani, an inspiring educator who shares his unique journey from studying design at St. Martin's to cleaning industrial bean-pots for Heinz, and how these experiences shaped his passion for creating meaningful dialogues that lead to material change.Judah takes us through the importance of moving beyond quick-fix methods, explaining how a balance between data-driven design and visionary insights can lead to transformative ideas that resonate deeply with communities.Judah's two decades of experience reveal the necessity of being open to personal change before facilitating broader societal transformations. We dive into the nuances of designing conversations that foster genuine collaboration and trust, stressing that these processes can't be rushed. From building trust within historically let-down communities to creating authentic, impactful solutions, Judah's insights illuminate the critical role of empathetic engagement in driving sustained social change.But the conversation doesn't stop there. We also explore In House Records, an innovative approach to prison education, where music becomes a powerful tool for learning and rehabilitation. Judah introduces the concept of a record label as a dynamic learning environment, merging numeracy, literacy, and business skills in captivating ways. This chapter not only showcases the enthusiastic response from inmates but also critically examines the limitations of traditional education models. Through compelling narratives and personal anecdotes, we uncover the transformative potential of aligning educational methods with individual interests, ultimately paving the way for reduced re-offending rates and successful rehabilitation.Judah's book, Society Driven Design  was published in May and is available from small independent bookshops (and the big, corporate ones too).About Judah: Judah Armani is an educator, frequent maker and occasional writer.He is a partner at The Royal College of Art where he heads up the Social Impact Studio within the Service Design M.A. programme. He is an visitong professor of Service Design at the Musashino Art College in Tokyo, Japan, and a visiting fellow at the Rhode Island School of Design's strategic studio; The Center for Complexity in Providence, USA.Judah is also a visiting lecturer at Elisava school of design in Barcelona, Spain and Köln international school of design in Cologne, Germany.Judah is the founder of Public Service Design Practice, co-creating award winning initiatives that have beService Design YAP is developed and produced by the Service Design Network UK Chapter.Its aim is to engage and connect the wider Service Design community. Episode Host: Stephen Wood Production Assistance: Jean Watanya

A record number of inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility received their degree from the Salt Lake Community College this year. Joining me live is Chris Bradbury... the Prison education Coordinator at SLCC.

How do you find hope when you can only see yourself and your future in light of your past mistakes? When you're certain that everyone on the outside looking in is doing the same, punishing you, immobilizing you, invisibilizing you…?Seems the only way out of that spiral is the “God Who Sees.”Practical theologian Sarah Farmer joins Evan Rosa to discuss her recent book, Restorative Hope: Creating Pathways of Connection in Women's Prisons. She describes the experience of prison—the ways it constrains movement, how it abridges and threatens agency, and how the constant surveillance leaves a person breathless. She illuminates the approach to theological education she and her colleagues put on offer for these women, these incarcerated theologians whose very lives were the texts to learn from. Sarah offers a contribution from Womanist Theology: Dolores Williams' re-narration of Hagar—from the book of Genesis—the forgotten, quote, “invisibilized” Egyptian slave of Abraham and Sarah—Hagar, the woman who named God, “El Roi”… the God who sees. And she imagines a restorative hope built around self-respect and identity, connection, and resilience—a hope that shines even into the darkness of a women's prison cell.Show NotesGet your copy of Restorative Hope: Creating Pathways of Connection in Women's PrisonsProduction NotesThis podcast featured Sarah FarmerEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Alexa RollowA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

C. Dreams, Dr. Christina Perez's moniker while incarcerated, joins me today to talk about addiction, recovery, reentry, education, stigma, social movement, reappropriation, colorism, plus she shares her story of doing interviews (including for this show) on a contraband cell phone smuggled into her prison cell. Check out C. Dreams' work at Filter Magazine. You can also find her on Twitter/X @UnCagedCritique.Support the show

Dr. Sarah Hoiland (Hostos Community College) talks with Dr. Calvin J. Smiley (Hunter College) about dismantling the prison industrial complex and shifting away from vengeful systems of reentry. Visit indoorvoicespodcast.com for information about Drs. Smiley and Hoiland.

Faculty from LaGuardia Community College discuss the Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes grant from the US Department of Justice to fund a comprehensive prison-to-college project at Queensboro Correctional Facility. Prof. Hugo Fernandez interviews Profs. John Chaney and Joni Schwartz-Chaney. For more information on the program and guests, visit Indoorvoicespodcast.com

Have you ever met someone so passionate about something that you just couldn't help getting excited about it, too? That was host Mike Jordan Laskey's experience when he first met Fr. Tom Curran, SJ, today's guest. Fr. Curran, who served as the president of Rockhurst University in Kansas City for 16 years, is now the coordinator of the Jesuit Prison Education Network (JPEN). Through participation in JPEN, nine different Jesuit institutes of higher learning offer college courses and degree programs -- taught by their own college/university professors -- at correctional facilities around the country. The programs are open to both those who are incarcerated and prison staff members, and Fr. Curran has some incredible stories about how the programs have changed the students and teachers lives and even the cultures of the correctional facilities themselves. In the conversation, Fr. Curran describes some of the ways our criminal justice system is dehumanizing and how prison education is a prophetic statement against that reality. He also talks about how Ignatian spirituality inspires his work and shared some of the most powerful stories from the JPEN programs. Subscribe to the JPEN email newsletter: https://jesuitscentralsouthern.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7e1f684649378603a3b6af1a0&id=6aee2e3285 AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus https://jesuitmedialab.org/

Saint Louis University is running a prison education program that provides some Missouri inmates and prison staff with the opportunity to earn degrees. An inmate who hopes to return to Kansas City upon his release says the program gave him a new perspective on life.

One group of people we tend to forget about is our incarcerated population... Well thanks to the University of Utah's Prison education project or UPEP... inmates at the state prison were able to have a special viewing party of the Eclipse on Saturday. UPEP run courses for inmates in subjects like history, arts, English... and are funded by government support, philanthropic organizations, and individual donors. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics 43% of people who participate in prison education programs do not re-offend. Debbie and Marty listen to reporting from Hugo Rikkard-Bell as he spent Saturday with inmates involved in UPEP during the eclipse.   

Prison Education Programs are critical to incarcerated people being able to gain release and succeed once they have done so. Research demonstrates that correctional education is very effective at reducing recidivism. Sarah Allred, spoke with Everyday Injustice and discussed her research on prison education programs including the challenges with the ability to convene, group consequences for individual misconduct, limited resources and other factors. The carceral setting is not generally conducive to a good learning environment, and negative staff attitudes towards incarcerated individuals contribute to the prison environment Listen as Everyday Injustice speaks with Sarah Allred on benefits and challenges of prison education.

Prepare to be inspired as we sit down with two remarkable young Black Men on a mission to change lives and break barriers! Join us for an electrifying episode featuring Ashford and Tarik, who have discovered their true calling in uplifting incarcerated individuals, transcending borders from Scotland to the United States.This episode is a testament to the boundless potential of the human spirit and the incredible impact that two young visionaries can have when they set out to uplift others. Tune in now to witness the transformative journey of Ashford and Tarik as they redefine what it means to make a difference.Follow the links:Support Dropplugg: https://dropplugg.com/Droppod: https://instagram.com/droppod.podcast?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Ashford: https://instagram.com/mr_aball22?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Tarik: https://instagram.com/trossjr?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

A 17 percent month-over-month increase in bankruptcies is concerning, especially with rising interest rates, but Gene Marks shares how businesses can get help and protect themselves under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. Also, a bank teams with the Pittsburgh Penguins to offer a training camp to guide and train small businesses, much like the Massachusetts prison system is providing skills training and education to inmates to prepare them for the workforce. Listen to the podcast to learn how this can be a benefit to your business.  DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

62 | Finding Hope in Education | A Conversation on prison education, equitable access and restorative justice with Michelle Clifton of Lewis University  Michelle Clifton earned her PhD in social ethics at Loyola University Chicago and has worked in higher education for twenty years. Michelle's passion is interrupting the US's over-reliance on incarceration, finding creative alternatives, such as equitable and accessible education or restorative justice solutions, through collaboration with those most impacted. In 2018, she founded the “School of Restorative Arts,” an MA program in Illinois' prisons serving over 100 incarcerated men and women at Stateville and Logan Correctional Centers. She currently serves as founding director of prison education at Lewis University launching BA programs in professional studies in Illinois prisons. In this episode, Michelle shares how she felt the first time she entered a prison classroom, how she processes the hard stories she experiences, and the moment she knew this would be her life's work. Hear her describe the joy of a graduation ceremony inside a prison, why she calls herself an abolitionist, and the dream she has to see decarceration and liberation in the state of Illinois.  Links to learn more: Watch this TED TALK by Michelle Follow Michelle on Twitter & Instagram Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bethedifference/message

Today we're talking about problems and potential at Maryland's prisons. The Goucher Prison Education Partnership was formed in 2012 to bring Goucher College instructors into correctional facilities to teach the same liberal arts classes they offer on Goucher's Towson campus. Back in 2014, Tom spent the day at the MD Correctional Institution for Women, and the Jessup Correctional Institution for Men, observing classes and speaking with faculty, staff and students in the program. Eliza Cornejo joined Tom. She began working with the Goucher Prison Education Partnership as a tutor back in 2014 when she was a student at Goucher. She is now the Executive Director of GPEP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Lundquist is an Instructor of Philosophy and a participating faculty member in the Prison Education Program at the University of Oregon. In addition, she is an affiliated faculty member in the Clark Honors College, and the managing editor of Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy. As a 2022-2023 Oregon Humanities Center Wulf Professor, Lundquist revised and taught a course titled “Ethics Through Science Fiction” for incarcerated students in UO's Prison Education Program.

Northeast Mississippi Community College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery and discusses the prison education program at the Alcorn County Regional Justice Complex in Corinth and how unique partnerships with Alcorn County Sheriff Ben Caldwell and the Mississippi Humanities Council have led Northeast to having one of the top programs in the state and allowing the program to look at expanding into teaching a marketable skill such as welding to the incarcerated inmates. To wrap up the time, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses upcoming events on the college's calendar.For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

RAND experts reflect on the Iraq War; why China and Russia are getting closer; how the pandemic affected correctional education; understanding the Russian General Staff; tensions between the U.S. and North Korea; and how teachers feel about restrictions on classroom discussions about race and gender. For more information on this week's episode, visit rand.org/podcast.

Joe Madison brings in Chris Redlitz and Maserati-E, hosts of the brand new show "The Last Mile Radio," who are sharing stories of the incarcerated Americans whose lives are changed with web development, audio and video production, and other training and education that will prepare them for a career on their release.Listen to the show Saturdays at noon ET on SiriusXM Triumph (Channel 111): https://thelastmileradio.org/

In this episode, Hettie V. Williams discusses race, masculinity, Black men, and policing with Dr. Karanja Keita Carroll. Williams is Associate Professor of African American history at Monmouth University and Carroll is a Lecturer in Black and Latinx Studies at as a member of the Department of Black & Latinx Studies at Baruch College (CUNY). Carroll's teaching and research interests revolve around African-centered theory and methodology with an emphasis on social and psychological theory. He is also an activist and advocate of Prison Education having taught at various facilities including SCI-Chester, Shawangunk (NYSDOC), Sullivan (NYDOC) and Brookwood Secure Center (NYSDJJOY). His writings have appeared in multiple outlets including in the Journal of Pan African Studies, Western Journal of Black Studies, and the Journal of the International Society of Teacher Education. Carroll discusses the recent events in Memphis, Tennessee from both a personal and academic perspective in this episode.  

Welcome to this episode today, we're taking a step away from the field to bring you a special episode on 'Steve Kefas's Prison Education.' Join us as we delve into the life and work of Steve Kefas, a journalist and human rights defender who has dedicated his life to advocating for the voiceless. From his time as a political prisoner to his current life in exile, Steve's story is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right. So sit back, relax, and get ready to broaden your perspectives with this inspiring episode of Offside Musings." __________________________________________________________ Timestamps: Becoming an Accidental Journalist: [01:09] Nigerian Government's Response to Reporting: [06:36] Government's Role in Perpetuating Violence: [10:50] Abduction in 2019: [13:04] Northern and Southern Kaduna Divide (Muslims, Christians): [20:41] Reporting Beyond Kaduna: [29:47] Sophisticated Weaponry in Conflicts: [33:14] Origin of Fulani Bandits in Nigeria: [37:11] Tension in Southern and Northern Kaduna: [40:40] Emergence of Fulani-led Emirates: [46:00] Influence on Voting for Non-Fulani Candidates: [50:21] Elections and Northern Identity: [55:52] Election Outlook in the "Middle Belt" of Nigeria: [58:41] Suffering of Ethnic Nationalities (Angas, Jukun, Tivs): [1:01:04] Hausa Vote against the Fulani's: [1:01:30] Conclusion: [1:04:50] __________________________________________________________ Follow us here on Substack @offisidemusings@substack.com, for the article accompanying this episode. Listen to episodes of "The Offside Musings Podcast" here and anywhere you get your Podcast. Subscribe to The Offside Musings Podcast's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLHM... Facebook:TheoffsideMusingsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_offside... Twitter: https://twitter.com/@MusingsOffside TikTok: Theoffsidemusingspodcast __________________________________________________________ The Offside Musings Podcast is a The Droit Media production. The Offside Musings Podcast has been featured in Feedspot Top 35 Nigeria Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/nigeria_pod... Support and follow episodes and columns @ (https://substack.com/profile/58810793...) Also on PayPal at: paypal.me/thedriot --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-offside-musings/support

In this episode of the Saint Leo 360 podcast, we showcase Episode 1 of the “As a Matter of Fact” podcast series. Hosted by Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall, a professor of social work at Saint Leo University, the series features conversations with Saint Leo faculty members who have conducted unique research in their careers. This episode highlights a conversation with Dr. Harry Dammer, the interim associate dean for the College of Education and Social Services at University Campus and a professor of criminal justice. This particular episode was recorded in October of 2022. During the interview, Dammer discussed: His background visiting prisons in many countries around the world An overview of the size, scope, and demographics of the American prison system Types of education programs offered to prison inmates The benefits of education for inmates and how it can positively impact their future The challenges to facilitating education in prisons Learn about the Criminal Justice Degree Programs at Saint Leo University Interested in a criminal justice career? Check out all of the criminal justice degree options offered at Saint Leo University at https://www.saintleo.edu/programs/criminal-justice-degrees.

This episode features part 2 of a conversation with activist, author and academic C Dreams. We dig into some of the basic pathways to learning about God, finding spirituality, navigating holy books, avoiding self-deception, and avoiding our tendency as humans to avoid critical analysis of our valued beliefs or morals.To follow up on some of our topics, check out the following. For more about the historical journey of our current Biblical text, I suggest Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus. For more about the connection between spirituality and recidivism, check out Said & Davidson's recent article in Justice Quarterly, "A Mixed Method Evaluation of the Role of Religion in Desistance and Reentry." Check out C. Dreams' work at Filter Magazine. You can also find her on Twitter @UnCagedCritique or the GoFundMe she is sponsoring. 

C. Dreams is back, and this time we got into all sorts of topics we missed the first time around. Today's episode is part 1 of 2. We talk about prison abolition, prison education, trans rights in prison, stigma, imposter syndrome, "I ain't shit" syndrome, patriarchy, Christianity, Faith, redemption, sex offender registries, identity and lots more.  Check out C. Dreams' work at Filter Magazine. You can also find her on Twitter @UnCagedCritique or the GoFundMe she is sponsoring. 

In this episode I discuss the reason for the podcast, the choice of the name Dr. Junkie, and the purpose of teaching college classes inside prisons. I also talk about sigma, capitalism, incentivization, addiction, identity and opportunity. For more on drug laws around the world, check out my article in Filter Magazine  called "Our Pathway to the Legal Regulation of All Drugs," or Episode 102 of this podcast, "What It's Like in Places Where Drugs are Legal." For more about placebo effects (SSRIs, 12-step meetings, etc.) you can check out Episode 113 of this podcast, "Placebo Effect." To learn about the history of 12-step programs (particularly AA), check out Episode 119: "Alcohol, 12-Step Programs, and Bill Wilson on LSD." Check out my new book about the impact of prison movies on our cultural attitude toward incarceration: The Spectacle of Punishment: Lessons from a Century of Prison Films. 

This week I sit down with my fellow professor in the college education in prison program at CU-Denver. We talk about our experience as prison educators, the reasons for college in prison, the benefits of education as an identity-building tool, and lots more. To read published work from our incarcerated students, check out the Westword Article, "Educating Incarcerated People: An Easy Choice," or check out "In Between the Sword and the Pen" in the Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice. The article Meghan mentioned (by me) about pushups in prison is "I did 340 Pushups to Prepare for the TV Version of Prison, Then I got There" in The Marshall Project. You can watch the Channel 9 news story talking shit about treating those in prisons like humans on YouTube, "Inmates drop female staffer into dunk tank during prison fundraiser." Check out my new book, The Spectacle of Punishment: Lessons from a Century of Prison Films wherever you buy books. You might also enjoy the open sources article I recently published about prison films called "Lessons from Shawshank: Outlaws, Lawmen and the Spectacle of Punishment." Check out the latest edition of Captured Words/Free Thoughts for a collection of art, poetry and academia from inside US prisons. 

Online learning became more common during the pandemic. It's also given an opportunity to some former offenders a chance to stay enrolled in prison classes upon release.

Indigo Radio's Mikaela Simms and Nina Kunimoto was in conversation with Dr. Karanja Keita Carroll a faculty member in the Department of Black & Latinx Studies at Baruch College (CUNY). His teaching and research interests revolve around African-centered theory & methodology, with an emphasis on social and psychological theory. As an advocate of Prison Education, Dr. Carroll has also taught, held workshops and/or lectured in state-sanctioned correctional facilities throughout Pennsylvania and New York.

Our focus  is  a higher education program inside 2  prisons in  Maryland: a women's facility and a men's.  Our guests are: Eliza Cornejo, Executive Director of the partnership and Ramieka Robinson-Peoples, a former GPEP student finishing her B.A. at Goucher.

Our focus  is  a higher education program inside 2  prisons in  Maryland: a women's facility and a men's.  Our guests are: Eliza Cornejo, Executive Director of the partnership and Ramieka Robinson-Peoples, a former GPEP student finishing her B.A. at Goucher.

This week on Hope, Nevada we got to have a conversation with Dr. Karen Gedney, the of Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission. We also got to hear from Dr. Karens' mentee, Jalissa Williams.

This week I chat with activist and academic C. Dreams about drugs in prison. But we talk about a lot more than that. We cover prison politics, harm reduction, education in prison, the design of the prison industrial complex, the history of incarceration, LGBTQIA rights in prison, tattoos and safe sex in prison, the foster care to prison pipeline, and the trickiness of doing activism in an environment where people are often punished and  targeted for suggesting solutions to problems.  Check out C. Dreams's work in Filter Magazine.You can reach out to C. Dreams on Twitter @UnCagedCritique You can show support by donating to the Go Fund Me here. 

Ann Bracken has written two books recently that we talk about in this episode. First we discuss her project of prison poetry called Once You're Inside: Poems Exploring Incarceration in which she describes her experience teaching students inside a Maryland prison. We also discuss her second book, Crash: A Memoir of Overmedication and Recovery, in which she describes her experience growing up with a mother who was overmedicated and eventually being overmedicated herself. We cover prison education, the prison industrial complex, SSRIs, set and setting, overmedication, doctor-client relationships, the value of spiritual stories and methods for healing, and lots more. 

Julie O'Heir, the director of SLU's prison education program, introduces Steven and Fletcher two SLU students finishing their sentences at the Eastern Reception Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre. They speak about how they experience their SLU education as freedom, empowerment, and reorientation toward a life of greater meaning.

Biography. Ted Shaw is the Julius L. Chambers Distinguished Professor of Law and the Director of the UNC Center for Civil Rights. Shaw teaches Civil Procedure and Advanced Constitutional Law. Lawyer and professor Theodore Michael Shaw was born on November 24, 1954 in New York City to Theodore and Jean Audrey Churchill Shaw. He received his B.A. degree from Wesleyan University in 1976 and his J.D. degree from the Columbia University School of Law in 1979, where he was a Charles Evans Hughes Fellow. Upon graduation, Shaw worked as a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice from 1979 until 1982. He then joined the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) as an assistant counsel and director of the Education Docket in 1982. In 1987, Shaw established LDF's Western Regional Office in Los Angeles, and served as its Western Regional Counsel. In 1990, he left LDF to join the faculty of the University of Michigan Law School, where he taught constitutional law, civil procedure, and civil rights. In 1993, on a leave of absence from Michigan, he rejoined LDF as associate director-counsel. Shaw was lead counsel in a coalition that represented African American and Latino student-intervenors in the University of Michigan undergraduate affirmative action admissions case, Gratz v. Bollinger. On May 1, 2004, Shaw became the fifth director-counsel and president of LDF after Elaine Jones retired, where he served until 2008. He then joined the law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright, where he is “Of Counsel.” Shaw is also professor of professional practice at Columbia Law School and has held rotating chairs at the City University of New York School of Law and Temple University's James E. Beasley School of Law. Shaw has testified before Congress and state legislatures on numerous occasions. He has been a frequent guest on television and radio programs, and has published numerous newspaper, magazine and law review articles. He also has traveled and lectured extensively on civil rights and human rights in Europe, South Africa, South America, and Japan. Shaw serves on the Boards of the American Constitution Society, Common Sense, The Equal Rights Trust (London, England), The International Center for Transitional Justice, The New Press, the Poverty and Race Research Action Council, the Wesleyan University Center for Prison Education, and the Board of Deacons of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York. He also serves on the Legal Advisory Network of the European Roma Rights Council, and served on Wesleyan University's Board of Trustees for fifteen years. Shaw has received numerous awards, honors, and citations. He was an Aspen Institute Fellow on Law and Society in 1987; a Twenty-first Century Trust Fellow on Global Interdependence in London, England in 1989; and a Salzburg Institute Fellow in 1991. The National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division presented Shaw with the A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Memorial Award. He also received the Lawrence A. Wein Prize for Social Justice from Columbia University, and was awarded the Baldwin Medal from the Wesleyan University alumni body. Theodore M. Shaw was interviewed by The History Makers on April 7, 2014.

Prison education is “chaotic”, says the House of Commons Education Select Committee, and often “inadequate” says Ofsted. Yet, if done right, it can help reduce offending, and the number of victims, by giving prisoners the skills they need to get a job upon release. It's no small task. Over half of prisoners have reading ages below 11. A large proportion have special educational needs. Many were expelled from school and have no qualifications. Yet education doesn't seem to have been a priority. Now the government has promised a "step-change" for an improved Prisoners Education Service for England and Wales in its White Paper. Can it deliver? In a special edition of Law in Action Joshua Rozenberg speaks to people whose expertise and experience spans the spectrum of prison education: • Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor • Chair of the Education Select Committee Robert Halfon MP • Governor Steven Johnson, Head of Reducing Reoffending at HMP Leeds, who speaks on education for the Prison Governors Association • Open University criminology lecturer, manager for students in secure environments, PhD candidate and former prisoner Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski • David Breakspear, former prisoner and prison education campaigner • Joe Tarbert, Employment Support and Partnerships Manager at Redemption Roasters • Neah, former prisoner and trainee barista at Redemption Roasters Joshua puts some of their concerns to the Prisons Minister Victoria Atkins MP, and hears about the government's plans to improve prison education. Presenter: Joshua Rozenberg Producer: Arlene Gregorius Editor: Hugh Levinson Production coordinator: Maria Ogundele and Helena Warwick-Cross Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar

Captured Words/Free Thoughts is a non-profit publication dedicated to sharing poetry and artwork inspired behind prison bars. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this edition, both in submissions and in recording audio to bring these pieces back to life. Guest Speakers: Meghan Cosgrove, Dr. Erin Boyce, Dr. Stephen Hartnett and Dr. Bill Yousman.Contributors"Many Goodbyes," by Michael Owens"I Pick up my Pen," by Ojore McKinnin "Happy Holidays in the Era of COVID: Its all about Perspective," by Dortell Williams "Stop Domestic Violence," by Dortell Williams"Misconceptions," by Vance Hicks "Dead Man Walking," by Ojore McKinnin "Whose Neighbor am I?" by Daniel Gamboa "Modern Day Martyr," by Vance Hicks "Two Shades of a Color," by Anthony Billings"Why We Can't Breath," by Michael Smith  (ed. Anthony Penton) "Depression on Lockdown: Prisoners Empathize," by Dortell Williams "Fever Dream/Cold Splash of Water in the Face/Caesura," by Dr. Bill Yousman"Barking" (during Introduction) by Moki the Pooch  The Antwon Rose poem Dr. Erin Boyce mentioned is "I am not what you Think." To contact us or submit work, write to Captured Words/Free Thoughts, 1201 Larimer St., Suite 3014, Denver, CO, 80204.Thanks to everyone who contributed to this volume, and to those who helped turn text back into lyrical content to share the voices of incarcerated people with the world. If you would like to contribute to the next recording of poems (2023), let us know.