Podcasts about prison education

Sophocles' play Antigone was originally performed around 441 B.C.E., but the themes in the play still resonate today. This hour, we revisit the story of Antigone, and ask what it can teach us about compromise, wisdom, extremism, grief, and more. Plus, a look at how modern productions are exploring new ways for audiences to engage with the ancient Greek tragedy. GUESTS: Elizabeth Bobrick: A Visiting Scholar in Wesleyan’s Department of Classical Studies. She also teaches for Wesleyan’s Center for Prison Education. Her Substack is “This Won’t End Well: On Loving Greek Tragedy,” and her writing has also appeared in The New York Times and Salon Bryan Doerries: A writer, director, and translator who currently serves as Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions. He is author of The Theater of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today, among other books Anna Conser: Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Cincinnati The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Eugene Amatruda contributed to this show, which originally aired on September 25, 2025.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What happens when education becomes part of a second chance? In North Carolina, prisons and juvenile centers offer everything from literacy programs to vocational training and even college courses, helping people build real skills for life after release. Through partnerships with community colleges, many participants earn recognized credentials that can open doors to jobs and a more stable future. 

  Delaware is taking a different approach to corrections by combining education, job training, and behavioral support into one reentry-focused system. Incarcerated individuals can earn diplomas, prepare for GEDs, and learn trade skills like masonry while also building better decision-making habits. The goal is simple: reduce repeat offenses by helping people leave prison with real opportunities for stable employment and a fresh start. 

In this episode host Marc Goldberg interviews Chemeketa Community College Prison Education and Community Reentry past student Cameron Hayes, Chemeketa Community College president Dr. Jessica Howard, and Dr. Lucretia Murphy, Vice President for the Center for Justice & Economic Advancement at Jobs for the Future.Cameron describes his experience accessing community college coursework through the Prison Education program at Chemeketa Community College after enrolling in a similar program at Blue Mountain Community Colleges where he prepared for and passed his GED. He elaborates on the transformative impact of postsecondary education opportunities behind the walls for him and many other adults in custody. Dr. Howard reflects on Cameron's interview and highlights the college's work focused on serving adult returning learners through various academic pathways including important starting and access points via adult education, prison education and workforce training programs. Dr. Murphy shares insights on the various ways the Center for Justice & Economic Advancement promotes opportunities towards fair chance employment for justice-impacted individuals. She elaborates on the Fair Chance to Advance State Action Network, which Oregon was one of four states selected to be in the inaugural cohort. The All In: Student Pathways Forward podcast is a part of Oregon's participation in the National Skills Coalition SkillSPAN network.

Episode Notes In this episode of On Record, we hear from Dr. Amanda Lloyd, director of the Virginia Prison Education Program, which offers Virginia's first bachelor's degrees to incarcerated individuals. Dr. Lloyd discusses how and why the University chose her to lead this historic initiative.

This is a special edition of Alumni Aloud. This conversation was recorded in February 2026 as part of a virtual panel event. Our three panelists—Carla Barrett(PhD, Sociology), Delia Mellis (PhD,… Read the rest The post Building a Career in Prison Education: Pathways, Skills, and Professional Opportunities (feat.Carla Barrett, Delia Mellis, Brandon Kronstat) appeared first on Career Planning and Professional Development.

Tomorrow, I'll be trading Iowa for a couple days in Los Angeles, where the HRP team will be presenting for the third year at LearningInspirEd's Student Power Summit. It's in LA this year in partnership with Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. The founder, Father Greg Boyle, is quoted on the Homeboy homepage saying, “We imagine a world without prisons, and then we try to create that world,”. And I'm really looking forward to meeting and talking with the people there to learn more about how Homeboy works. A bit of a facetious question that sticks in my head is, in the high-stakes data-driven world of schooling, what piece of content or curriculum did these guys miss that would've made the difference? And more seriously, what is it about the environment at Homeboy Industries that schools can learn from? I'll have more on that when I get back.But until we build that world wi thout prisons, there will need to be programs for incarcerated people and people in transition from prison to public life, too.That's where this conversation with Jennifer Berkshire came about. Of course you know Jennifer from her years of hosting the Have You Heard? Podcast with her co-host Jack Schneider, and their coauthored books The Wolf At The Schoolhouse Door and The Education Wars. But for the past couple of years, Jennifer has also been teaching journalism and education policy in the Boston College Prison Education Program at MCI-Shirley, a medium security prison for men in central Massachusetts. Recording isn't allowed in the prison facility, but in 2025 Jennifer spoke with some of the men in her program who had been released from MCI-Shirley and were finishing their degrees on the Boston College campus, and she gave me permission to use those clips here.As you can hear, the program was a life-changing experience for these men, and it's been life-changing for Jennifer too.This conversation with Jennifer was one of the most eye-opening I've had in a long time, and it's always such a pleasure to talk with her. I've included links to several pieces of media we talk about in this episode, podcasts and articles created by inmates, books written by prison educators, and more, so check out the show notes for those links as well.John Lennon - The Tragedy of True CrimeEar Hustle Podcast: “The daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration”Have You Heard #202 - College Inside, College OutsideArticle - BC Prison Education Program Shatters Stigmas and Builds Better FuturesArticle - In prison, I embraced the SEL skills I should have learned in grade school

Roger Williams University runs prison education and reentry programs for Rhode Islanders who are serving time. Now, he has a master's degree in community development and runs programs to help people re-enter society after being in prison. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick, along with Gena Bianco, the dean of Roger Williams University's Extension School, to talk about what it means to walk out of prison with a credential. Tips and ideas? Email us at rinews@globe.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sophocles' play Antigone was originally performed around 441 B.C.E., but the themes in the play still resonate today. This hour, we revisit the story of Antigone, and ask what it can teach us about compromise, wisdom, extremism, grief, and more. Plus, a look at how modern productions are exploring new ways for audiences to engage with the ancient Greek tragedy. GUESTS: Elizabeth Bobrick: A Visiting Scholar in Wesleyan’s Department of Classical Studies. She also teaches for Wesleyan’s Center for Prison Education. Her Substack is “This Won’t End Well: On Loving Greek Tragedy,” and her writing has also appeared in The New York Times and Salon Bryan Doerries: A writer, director, and translator who currently serves as Artistic Director of Theater of War Productions. He is author of The Theater of War: What Ancient Greek Tragedies Can Teach Us Today, among other books Anna Conser: Assistant Professor of Classics at the University of Cincinnati Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textBehind the concrete walls and steel bars of America's prisons, something remarkable is happening. Education—once considered an afterthought in correctional settings—is proving to be one of the most powerful tools for transformation, not just for individuals but for entire institutions.Our conversation with Joshua Gilliam, who brings a unique dual perspective as both a former correctional officer and current university instructor, reveals the profound impact of educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals. Drawing on over a decade of experience and his ongoing doctoral research, Joshua shares compelling evidence that participation in higher education programs significantly reduces behavioral incidents within facilities while opening pathways to meaningful employment after release.The journey of prison education reflects America's evolving approach to rehabilitation. From the early "nothing works" doctrine that treated prisons merely as holding centers to today's growing recognition that education can break cycles of recidivism, we're witnessing a paradigm shift in how we think about corrections. The restoration of Second Chance Pell grants in 2023—after being eliminated by the 1994 Crime Bill—represents a crucial policy change making college accessible behind bars again.What makes this conversation particularly timely is the potential for mutual benefit. As colleges face enrollment challenges from demographic shifts and pandemic disruptions, correctional education programs offer a way to fill seats while fulfilling their educational mission. For correctional facilities, education creates safer environments for both incarcerated people and staff while addressing the staggering human and financial costs of America's world-leading incarceration rates.Perhaps most moving is the human element—older students mentoring younger ones, individuals overcoming literacy challenges to read their first book, or former substance users preparing for careers helping others overcome addiction. These stories remind us that education doesn't just transform individual lives; it ripples outward to strengthen families and communities.Consider this: nearly everyone incarcerated today will eventually return to our neighborhoods. The question isn't whether they'll come home, but who they'll be when they do. Great News! The Brighter Side of Education is now CPD Accredited! Sponsored by Dr. Gregg Hassler Jr., DMDTrusted dental care for healthy smiles and stronger communities—building brighter futures daily. Head to the show notes to find if this episode is CPD eligible and details on how to claim your CPD certification!Sponsored by Dr. Gregg Hassler Jr., DMDTrusted dental care for healthy smiles and stronger communities—building brighter futures daily.Support the showIf you have a story about what's working in your schools that you'd like to share, email me at lisa@drlisahassler.com or visit www.drlisahassler.com. Subscribe, tell a friend, and consider becoming a supporter by clicking the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048018/support. The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram.

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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.

The Saint Louis University Prison Education was founded in 2007 at the Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correction Center in Bonne Terre, MO. Since then, it has reached over 4,500 incarcerated individuals through an accredited associate of arts Program, an arts program, and a college preparatory program. The Program has transformed the lives of many men, some of whom are not continuing their education at SLU. But it has also transformed the educators who have had the privilege of teaching our incarcerated students. Paul Lynch, a long-time teacher and former Program director, will speak about his own transformative experience.

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.

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.

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.  

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. 

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.