Podcasts about returning citizens

Desmond Meade is a MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow; a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and having been named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. He's also's author of the 2020 book “Let My People Vote: My Battle to Restore the Civil Rights of Returning Citizens.”Desmond is President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition -- the organization that led the successful effort to restore voting rights to some 1.4 million former felons in FL. The amendment passed with nearly 65% support. Desmond was born in St. Croix but grew up in Miami, and after a time in the Army, he found himself addicted and homeless in Miami. He served time in jail for felony drug possession, and after a fight with his brother was convicted of aggravated battery, also a felony. Then, in 2001, he was convicted of possession of a firearm as a felon and sentenced to 15 years in prison. An appeals court reversed that conviction and he was released, but still a convicted felon with no right to vote in the Sunshine State.Desmond graduated from Miami-Dade College in 2010 while living in a homeless shelter, enrolled in the FIU College of Law, graduating in 2013, joining the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition while in law school.ppearances on CNN, MSNBC, 60 Minutes, and Fox TV demonstrates his ability to appeal to and inspire people from all walks of life.SONG 1: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem from the soundtrack to the 2002 movie 8 Mile. https://youtu.be/xFYQQPAOz7Y?si=RFYS3pPTCqZAnVOTSONG 2: "We Are the World" - the charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson and produced by Quincy Jones. https://youtu.be/9AjkUyX0rVw?si=jPzSQ23ydm5wl6yNSONG 3: "Freedom" by King Blackman ft Ronnie VOP, Desmond Meade.https://youtu.be/95Nc4JF_NpE?si=JcXPdk3muIVwnt2T

Richard Walker, a returning citizen (formerly incarcerated) became a motivational speaker in prisons after he was released. He has helped people get their rights back after being released, including the right to vote and the right to run for office.   Richard operates a non-profit organization Bridging the Gap of Virginia www.btgva.org that helps people, including returning citizens, get solar training, get NABCEP credentials and get jobs. His organization relies upon grants and donations, so please help him in his important work.   Richard has an interesting story. When he got his right to vote back, he also got the right to run for public office, so he has ran a few times, just like Sean White has run for office 3 times. Here is Sean's old candidate website: www.seanwhite.org.   Topics covered: Richard's Family History Sean & Richard's Classes Dominion Energy Dominion Energy Pipeline Grants Micro Grid Community Solar Fossil Fuels Bridging The Gap in Virginia www.btgva.org Returning Citizens NABCEP = North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners www.nabcep.org Thriving Communities Grant Losing and Restoring Rights Alysa Liu figure skater World Champion!   Find out if your rights were restored: www.restore.virginia.gov   Reach out to Richard Walker Here: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/richard-walker   Learn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean's classes at www.heatspring.com/sean

***From 2019***In this episode, host Victor Benitez interviews Jean Badalamenti,  Health & Human Services Coordinator for the DC Public Library and Peer Outreach Specialists Jerome and Renee  to talk about about the library's role in assisting DC's most vulnerable and at-risk residents. 

February 27, 2025 - This episode marks the conclusion of Everything Co-op's Black History Month series, focusing on the 2025 theme set by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): "African Americans and Labor." This theme examines how different forms of labor—free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary—have shaped Black experiences throughout history. Vernon Oakes continues this discussion alongside three leaders from VOLTS (Village of Leaders Thriving in Solidarity): Camille Kerr, co-founder of Upside-Down Consulting, Edrinna Bryant, co-owner of ChiFresh Kitchen and Jumpstart Housing Cooperative, and Sharon Hopkins, co-owner of 6ix-cess Foods. VOLTS is a newly formed non-profit that builds on years of cooperative development work to create lasting economic justice for formerly incarcerated individuals, particularly Black women. By formalizing and expanding its model, VOLTS provides the structure and support needed to scale worker-owned businesses and cooperative housing initiatives. Through this ecosystem, it creates pathways for dignified employment, stable housing, and community wealth-building, ensuring that those most impacted by incarceration have ownership and decision-making power in the businesses and homes they create. Its ecosystem includes: ChiFresh Kitchen, a worker cooperative offering institutional meal services, Jumpstart Housing Cooperative, which provides affordable homeownership opportunities, and 6ix-cess Foods, an emerging worker-owned food manufacturing business. Through these initiatives, VOLTS demonstrates how cooperative ownership can drive long-term economic security, self-determination, and systemic change in Chicago.

Join us as Derrick Colbert, Managing Director of Operational Excellence at KRA, shares his expertise on engaging returning citizens in the workforce. Derrick explains how this labor pool represents committed employees when given opportunities. He discusses challenges faced during incarceration and reentry, along with strategies for successful reintegration—including pre-release planning, family reunification, and support services. With years of experience, Derrick also urges workforce professionals to look beyond labels and provide returning citizens with equal support. Learn how employment transforms lives, strengthens families, and stabilizes communities by reducing recidivism and creating career pathways across diverse industries.

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Feb. 26, 2025Virginia Legislature Sends Several Pro-Voter Bills to Gov. Youngkin, and a Constitutional Amendment Restoring Rights to Returning Citizens to VotersIn the coming weeks, Virginia GOP Governor Glenn Younkin considers multiple pro-voter bills sent to his desk by a Democratic-majority legislature.  A state constitutional amendment also moves to the November ballot which restores voting rights to returning citizens after felony convictions.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website, https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/.Today's LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - U.S. Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Purge of Alleged Non Citizen Voters Only Days Before the Election, Ignoring Established Federal Law. Eligible Voters Were on the List, Too.Virginia Mercury - Senate moves to strengthen protections against voter roll purgesVirginia Mercury - Historic push for constitutional protections in Virginia gains momentumVirginia Legislature - HB 2002, HB 2276, SB 813, SB 760, SB 991, HR 2Groups Taking Action:ACLU Virginia,  Virginia Election Protection, UpVote VA, Register or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Virginia #RightsRestoration #VotingRights #DemocracyReform

One of the first - and hardest - steps to getting your life back after incarceration is to find a job.There's a lot to adjust to, and employers can be hesitant, but Baker Industries and their partners say there are actually benefits to hiring returning citizens. The nonprofit provides training and jobs for people facing barriers to employment due to previous incarceration, homelessness, or disabilities. Host Racquel Williams talks with Nic Watson, President of Baker Industries; Nathaniel Mell, CEO of partner company Felt+Fat; and Nate Bunday, who began working at Felt + Fat through Baker Industries. Then, on Shara in the City, we visit a beloved Philadelphia landmark: the Magic Gardens. Shara Dae Howard gets an inside look at the art, including an upcoming exhibit made from the salvaged pieces of Isaiah Zagar's iconic Painted Bride mosaic mural. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Eck was raised on his family's 2,000-acre farm located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where he channeled his strong work ethic into redemptive endeavors. As a first-generation college student, he achieved an impressive feat by earning three degrees in just five years. At a young age of seven, he started his first business, purchasing, raising, and selling livestock.Fast forward 23 years later, and Kenny has successfully owned and operated eight companies across various sectors, including personal training, real estate, and managing Feathered Acres, a 250-acre farm, raising over 750,000 broiler chickens annually. Currently, Kenny dedicates his efforts as the Founder and CEO of Patient Sortal, a healthcare organization focused on ensuring continuity of care for individuals reintegrating into the community after incarceration.Patient Sortal5 Key takeaways-facing challenges head-on and maintaining a diligent attitude are essential traits for success in entrepreneurship.-Proper onboarding and the role of middle management in fostering a productive work environment. He advocates for open communication and empowering employees to take ownership of their roles, which contributes to overall organizational success.-Regular reflection and feedback loops are crucial for improving operations and ensuring that the organization meets its goals effectively.-Successful reintegration into society requires more than just healthcare—it involves supporting the whole person.Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletterAbout Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.Connect with Katie:Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kV8cL7eTZ70UAXMOtcBbrNewsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletter

Join Mariellen Keely (with Virginia Child Support) as she sits down with Jonell Sullivan and Matt Sautter (both from Public Knowledge) to discuss their Re-Entry Simulation Workshop from WICSEC's 2024 Annual Training Conference. This experience highlights the barriers faced by citizens re-entering society after incarceration and how child support professionals can better support their reintegration.  The simulation aims to inspire more effective and compassionate support withing child support service delivery, ultimately contributing to the long-term success and well-being of citizens who need child support services. A must-listen for insights on breaking barriers. Tune in today!

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this urgently important crisis. Suicide impacts persons of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, and other demographics. This month is an opportunity to shift public perception, spread hope, and share vital information to people affected by suicide. If you are reading this and feeling discouraged, or experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately.For this episode of Faith Talks we are sharing a conversation Jennifer Farmer had with Desmond Meade. Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, a graduate of Florida International University College of Law, a Ford Global Fellow, and a 2021 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow. Recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2019, Meade presently leads efforts to empower and civically re-engage local communities across the state, and to reshape local, state, and national criminal justice policies. As President and Executive Director of the FRRC, Meade led the successful passage of Amendment 4, a grassroots citizen's initiative which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. Amendment 4 represented the single largest expansion of voting rights in the United States in half a century and brought an end to 150 years of a Jim Crow-era law in Florida.But Meade didn't start out with all these awards. In this video, we talk about his experience considering suicide. In this touching segment, he makes an appeal for all of us to see the humanity in persons who've made mistakes, made amends for those mistakes, and are striving to live with peace in dignity.Now please settle in and enjoy this conversation.

 D-Degree Coaching & Training:  Doug Smith, is his name and his mission is to unlock the inherent greatness in purpose-driven leaders. He specialize in solution-focused coaching and leadership development to help people and organizations unlock potential - creating change in their own lives and making an impact in the world.Doug Smith, MSSW, ACC, Managing Partner of D-Degree Coaching and Training Doug is a speaker, trainer, and consultant with over 12 years of experience in leadership development, coaching and teaching. Doug's unique expertise working with those with lived experiences and utilizing innovative coaching techniques enables organizations to embark on a transformative journey.Doug also has lived experience of mental illness, substance use disorder, and incarceration, and these experiences drive his passion to help people achieve their fullest potential. He is a husband and proud father of three adult children and three rescue pups.https://www.d-degree.com/+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FMhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Youtube. Correspondence can be directed to: Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-629-8861 Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/victory-over-sin/

Simply put, St. Vincent de Paul's mission is to support and assist those in need to prevent homelessness.Formerly incarcerated people need stable jobs for the same reasons as everyone else: to support themselves and their loved ones, pursue life goals, and strengthen their communities. Creating career opportunities for those reentering society reduces the risk of homelessness while reducing recidivism.Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FMhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Youtube. Correspondence can be directed to: Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-629-8861 Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/victory-over-sin/

T.J. Hankey felt called to be a pastor shortly after he graduated from high school in Sarasota, FL. With this new purpose in mind, he started his education through a local church program called the Master's Commission. It was here that he gained valuable experience and education through Global and Southeastern Universities. While serving his local church, he met his beautiful wife Leah. In 2011, T.J. and Leah set out on the incredible adventure of planting a new, life-giving, church on the west side of Sarasota. On January 29th, 2012, The Shore Church had its first service. Over the next 8-and-a-half  years, The Shore saw more than 1,000 people make the decision to follow Jesus with their entire lives.In the summer of 2020, T.J. and Leah once again felt a clear call from God to plant a life-giving church. This time, in the Treasure Valley of Idaho. Refresh Church launched in September of 2021 and has built an incredible team to see people refreshed by the presence of God and discover their purpose in Him. Pastor T.J. is a gifted teacher and communicator. He has a passion for making God's word relatable and practical, and he has a heart for reaching people right where they are and introducing them to the refreshing message of Jesus. In their free time, T.J. and Leah like spending time outdoors with their four children Mckenna, Addison, Cecelia, and Layton.Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FMhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Youtube. Correspondence can be directed to: Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-629-8861 Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/victory-over-sin/

As deputy director of the Idaho Department of Correction, Bree takes a purpose-driven approach to the implementation of operational reforms that improve public safety outcomes for Idahoans. She currently oversees the divisions of Probation & Parole and Prisons.Bree joined IDOC in April of 2019 from the Council of State Governments Justice Center. While with the Justice Center, she helped more than a dozen state correctional agencies plan and implement large-scale criminal justice reforms. Bree has more than 20 years of experience working in corrections and behavioral health systems. She began her career with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. She later worked at a private psychiatric hospital and at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. During her 10 years with RIDOC, Bree worked as a researcher and mental health clinician.Bree is a licensed mental health counselor. She has a master's degree in counseling and a certificate of advanced graduated study in mental health counseling.Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FMhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Youtube. Correspondence can be directed to: Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-629-8861

Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FMhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Youtube. Correspondence can be directed to: Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-629-8861

“For eight years, I was ashamed of my story. I learned that my story is freeing. Other people need to know that in telling their own story you can take your power back. And it takes away the power of those who are holding your story against you. Don't be the person others believe you should be just because you're a felon.  I am enough. And so are you.” -        Tanaine Jenkins, best-selling author, TedX Speaker, Director of The Florida Safety Coalition, and today's guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby  Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ Some of our fierce topics today: [03:49] Sentences don't end when you get out of prison… [08:43] I believed what society said about me. But when you change your mindset, everything changes. [10:59] A person that fails to plan, plans to fail. [13:52] The children of incarcerated parents need just as much help as their parents do. [18:01] I help others through the process so they never have to feel like they are not enough. About Tanaine Jenkins: After giving 10 years of her life to the Florida Department of Corrections, Tanaine Jenkins has dedicated her voice to shining a light on the Second Sentence that Returning Citizens face once they are released from confinement. Tanaine is the best-selling author of From Prison to President: 7 Ways to Succeed in Your Second Chance, the President of Everything I Am LLC, the CEO of The Loc'd Line, a member of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Policy Council, and a 2022 TEDx Jacksonville speaker. She has also been featured in Forbes, on the CW Channel and PBS. Through her company, Everything I Am, Tanaine has helped hundreds of returning citizens and justice involved individuals find their 'Why' and learn the power of self-forgiveness. Links mentioned in this episode: Tanaine Jenkins: https://www.tanainejenkins.com/ ____________________________________ Toby Dorr: Books and Audiobook Website   Patreon YouTube Instagram Facebook Or head to https://linktr.ee/fierceconversations for all things Fierce Conversations with Toby. Credits: Created by Toby Dorr. Produced by Number Three Productions, a division of GracePoint Publishing. Theme song: Lisa Plasse: Composer, arranger, and flutist Caroline Parody: Piano Tony Ventura: Bass For more information on these fabulous musicians, please go to https://tobydorr.com/theme-song/  

Explore the transformative work happening at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) through the lens of EMBRACE — a civic engagement initiative led by executive director Kyla Liggett-Creel, PhD, LCSW-C, who is also a clinical associate professor at the University of Maryland Graduate School. Liggett-Creel shares her insights into creating pathways for community improvement and how EMBRACE facilitates connections among the University, nonprofits, and the communities they serve.Listeners will get a peek into EMBRACE's main areas. They include:Healing Youth Alliance    •    Training youth to become peer educators, advocates, trainers, and consultants focusing on mental health and resilience.Youth Development    •    Working with youth who have been arrested for nonviolent offenses to provide mentoring and case management to support prosocial behaviors.Violence Reduction    •    Partnering with credible messengers and people with lived experience providing conflict resolution, crime/violence prevention, and resource management.Liggett-Creel also shares updates about the Eutaw Street Initiative, which is an innovative collaboration between UMB Police and Public Safety and social workers to support those in need on the streets. The initiative has a new home at the Embrace Resource Center at 55 N. Paca St.Tune in to learn more about how the EMBRACE initiative is making significant strides in civic engagement, community service, and fostering a collaborative environment for positive change in Baltimore. Whether you're a community member, student, faculty, or simply interested in social impact, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of collective action and the importance of embracing and empowering communities. Links of interest from the show:Opening of the Embrace Resource CenterWays to Give to the Embrace InitiativeEmail Liggett-CreelListen to The UMB Pulse on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you like to listen. The UMB Pulse is also now on YouTube.Visit our website at umaryland.edu/pulse or email us at umbpulse@umaryland.edu.

We're pulling up seats at the table for three members of our community to share their realities of incarceration, being a returning citizen, and how HIV adds a whole ‘nother level to their stories. Diane and Rasta share their stories of incarceration with a positive status, while Ashley takes on resources for returning citizens with years of social work experience behind her. This is an important conversation we need to be having more, and the intersectionality of it all makes it all the more dire.This program contains language and subject matter that some audiences may find triggering or sensitive. Our purpose is to encourage engagement in care and treatment; however, please consider your well-being before continuing.

Maddi brings a powerful perspective for us around the topic incarceration. She is currently a professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. Maddi is also the Director of Operations for Inside Out Network (ION). ION is a growing network of service providers, churches, ministries, volunteers, and advocates who are banding together to offer a better way to help returning citizens navigate reentry. She is frequently inside prisons throughout Arizona, working with individuals to help them toward a beautiful future.   Neighbor's Table Podcast aims to facilitate restorative conversation around the realities of criminal justice and mass incarceration. Our prayer is that the church in America would know how to enter into these conversations, and that movement would start with listening to our neighbors. Something powerful happens when people listen to one another. We hope that love of neighbor leads to advocacy for those that society overlooks.   We offer a full day Liminal Learning experience that walks through the history of the criminal justice system, juxtaposed to the restorative justice model of Jesus. Learn more at: ⁠⁠neighbors-table.com⁠⁠   Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/neighborstabletj/⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqWP9X4GNQNJoP_uIsRpFaA⁠

Head to https://www.youtube.com/@fierceconversationswithtoby to find all video interviews! Transcripts available at https://tobydorr.com/podcast-schedule/ Natasha Dasher is on a life mission to help Returning Citizens realize their true potential. She is an appointed Commissioner for Returning Citizens and Re-Entry Affairs and the co-chair of the DC Democratic Caucus for Returning Citizens. Some of our fierce topics today: [7:38] Natasha started the ButterFly village to help children deal with social media and the stigma of having an incarcerated parent whose case is in the news. [14:07] Choosing not to be a victim by taking ownership of your poor decisions. [19:14] The power of community. [27:42] The importance of a re-entry plan begins the first day you're incarcerated. [43:31] The freedom of owning the remote. Links mentioned in this episode: MORCA (Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs) https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/morca The Butterfly Village https://thebflyvillage.com/ ____________________________________ Toby Dorr: Books and Audiobook Website   Patreon YouTube Instagram Facebook Or head to https://linktr.ee/fierceconversations for all things Fierce Conversations with Toby. Credits: Created by Toby Dorr. Produced by Number Three Productions, a division of GracePoint Publishing. Theme song: Lisa Plasse: Composer, arranger, and flutist Caroline Parody: Piano Tony Ventura: Bass For more information on these fabulous musicians, please go to https://tobydorr.com/theme-song/

Welcome back to the Conference Room. This week on the Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Shawn Davis and Ken McCoy from Operation New Hope. Join us for a conversation about the importance of hiring returning citizens. Remember to leave a comment, like, and subscribe. #BusinessPodcast #Workforce #ReturningCitizenshttps://bit.ly/904wardtree

On the show today is Sara Deaton and Geneen Gillogly, two returning citizens and managers for the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores. 

Griot Baba Lumumba from Umoja House in Washington, DC always provides some thought-provoking topics for us to discuss. This time Baba Lumumba will explain why our so-called loyalty to our oppressors is blocking our freedom. Before Baba Lumumba, DC activist Dyrell Muhammad will preview this weekend's event for Returning Citizens in the DMV. LA's Brother Askia will also discuss his recent meeting with LA Mayor Karen Bass. Learn More About The 54 Countries of Africa Text "DCnews" to 52140 For Local & Exclusive News Sent Directly To You! The Big Show starts on WOLB at 1010 AM, wolbbaltimore.com, WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM & woldcnews.com at 6 am ET., 5 am CT., 3 am PT., and 11 am BST. Call-In # 800 450 7876 to participate, & listen liveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A partnership of parole, technology, and rehabilitation has resulted in a newly revamped application designed to help people succeed when returning to the community after prison. CDCR's Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO), Enterprise Information Services (EIS) and Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP) present ARCAID – the Automated Rehabilitative Catalog and Information Discovery Machine. This comprehensive search engine allows people currently in prison to securely access resources prior to release, including housing, substance use disorder treatment, and job opportunities. People on parole or probation supervision are also able to create profiles and search for services. Friends and family can browse resources as well. CDCR employees are also able to use ARCAID as they help people prepare for post-incarceration success. CDCR Unlocked caught up with Stephanie Jones of EIS and Jeff Hammond of DRP to discuss all things ARCAID and how it's only possible thanks to cross-disciplinary collaboration.Recorded on: April 11, 2023Hosted by: Stephanie Jones & Jeff HammondProduced by: Frank Harrison

As the CEO of Fathers Incorporated, I am honored to support the White House's proclamation for Second Chance Month. This significant initiative recognizes the potential for change and growth in every individual, regardless of their past. In our work to empower fathers and strengthen families, we understand the importance of providing opportunities for redemption and transformation. In the spirit of Second Chance Month, we want to acknowledge the graduates of our Gentle Warriors Academy. These dedicated fathers have come to understand the crucial role they play in the lives of their children, even after making mistakes. They have embraced their journey towards self-improvement and have become a shining example of the power of second chances.

This week on the Hemp Podcast, U.S. Congressman David Trone, a Democrat from Maryland's sixth district, is our guest. Trone recently introduced The Free to Grow Act, which he says will end discriminatory policies that are keeping people from entering the job market in the hemp industry. The 2018 Farm Bill which legalized industrial hemp as a commodity crop prohibited anyone with a felony drug conviction in the past 10 years from obtaining a license to grow hemp. Trone believes this prohibition goes against the idea that once you've done your time, you should be able to participate fully in the economy. “I think all of us in America believe in second chances,” he said. “We've all made mistakes. And if someone makes a mistake, they go to jail. But then after that, when they come out, we want them to get a job and build a family and be successful and not go back to jail.” The Free to Grow Act has bipartisan support in the House, citing co-sponsorship from David Joyce, R-Ohio, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. “So together, all of us are working to get this through,” Trone said. Giving people a second chance is big issue for Trone, who said he recently founded a Second Chance Caucus in Congress. “I got 20 Republicans and 20 Democrats. And together, you know, we're working all kinds of legislation to help people that have been in prison stay out of prison when they're done paying their time,” he said. Trone said he thinks getting the Free to Grow Act into the the 2023 Farm Bill is the most likely route to getting this bill signed into law. Trone also weighed in on the 2023 Industrial Hemp Act, recently introduced in the Senate, that aims to separate industrial hemp grown for fiber and grain from CBD and medicinal cannabis by removing the burdensome regulations that the hemp industry says is holding the industry back from reaching its full potential as a food ingredient and raw material for manufacturing. While there is as of yet no companion bill in Congress, Trone said, “We're going to take a good look at that. We certainly 100% support cutting all burdensome regulation.” Trone is no stranger to the demands of running a farming operation, having grown up on a farm in Adams County, Pennsylvania. “We had a 200-acre farm, mostly corn, wheat, a lot of hay. Then we had 55,000 layers and we purchased chicken eggs from other laying operations all through Lancaster. So I used to drive trucks all through Lancaster picking up eggs,” he said. Not just chickens, but hogs too, he said. “We finished around 600 hogs at a time and turned them over. Buy 'em at 40 and sell 'em at 220 — so I understand that business.” “Here in Congress, I'm one of the few people that really gets farming, having done it for, you know, decades.” Learn more: Rep. David Trone https://trone.house.gov/ Trone Introduces Two Bipartisan Agriculture Bills to Promote Second Chances for Returning Citizens https://trone.house.gov/2023/03/07/trone-introduces-two-bipartisan-agriculture-bills-to-promote-second-chances-for-returning-citizens/ News Nuggets Tester introduces bipartisan bill to deregulate industrial hemp https://montanafreepress.org/2023/04/25/tester-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-deregulate-industrial-hemp/ Industrial hemp plant begins production in Lake County https://www.madisondailyleader.com/news/article_d28b5992-e46e-11ed-90d2-33d06d86e507.html New interest in fiber hemp https://www.farmprogress.com/hemp/new-interest-shown-for-fiber-hemp U.S. hemp industry hopes for better times ahead https://www.producer.com/markets/u-s-hemp-industry-hopes-for-better-times-ahead/ Thanks to our Sponsors! IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/ King's Agriseedshttps://kingsagriseeds.com/

On today's show, Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life Reentry Project, talks about helping people transition out of incarceration. Also, the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees voted against a deal with Phoenix University, the opening date for the U.S. Marshals Museum and an upcoming Lavender Graduation. Plus, another episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas" and more.

Allison Harris talks about increasing the civic engagement of people with felony convictions. "Registering Returning Citizens to Vote” by Jennifer Doleac, Laurel Eckhouse, Eric Foster-Moore, Allison Harris, Hannah Walker, and Ariel White. *** Probable Causation is part of Doleac Initiatives, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If you enjoy the show, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you for supporting our work! *** OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Can Incarcerated Felons be (Re)integrated into the Political System? Results from a Field Experiment” by Alan S. Gerber, Gregory A. Huber, Marc Meredith, Daniel R. Bigger, and David J. Hendry. “The Politics of the Restoration of Ex-felon Voting Rights: The Case of Iowa” by Marc Meredith and Michael Morse. “Using Causal Forests to Predict Treatment Heterogeneity: An Application to Summer Jobs” by Jonathan David and Sara B. Heller. "Estimation and Inference of Heterogeneous Treatment Effects using Random Forests" by Stefan Wager and Susan Athey. “Civic Responses to Police Violence” by Desmond And and John Tebes. [Working Paper]. “Mobilized by Injustice: Criminal Justice Contact, Political Participation, and Race” by Hannah L. Walker. Bonus Episode 10 of Probable Causation: Hannah Walker.

Frontier Co-op's CEO Tony Bedard dropped by to talk about the organization's philosophy “doing good, works.”Frontier Co-op is a 40,000-person member-owned herbs, spices, and botanicals cooperative founded in 1976. Since then, it has been a leader in social impact and employee-focused initiatives. In today's episode, EFG's Alli Murphy chats with Frontiers' CEO, Tony Bedard, about the organization's philosophy, “doing good, works.” In 2021, Frontier Co-op committed $225,000 over three years to continue its partnership with Willis Dady Homeless Services. The program is part of Frontier's 2022 Halo Award-winning initiative Breaking Down Barriers to Employment. It identifies individuals returning to society who are eager for a second chance after being incarcerated or facing other challenges, such as homelessness or lack of transportation, and provides them with the resources to overcome these systemic barriers to employment. The program has directly impacted Frontier's business, solving its hiring needs by hiring 20% of its production employees through its second-chance hiring practices. In addition, more than 140 individuals have gone through the apprenticeship program thus far.Aside from this initiative, we also dive into the Co-Op's word-wide sourcing and international development projects. Tony has traveled the world to visit small-scale organic growers, led more than 25 humanitarian missions to El Salvador and Haiti and has supported dozens of community building and business building projects in the Co-op's grower communities.In today's episode, we'll explore:How to evaluate employee and societal needs to create a program that's equitable and impactfulThe genesis of the Breaking Down Barriers to Employment initiativeHow partners that are subject matter experts are crucial for true impactWhat Tony learned while developing Breaking Down Barriers to EmploymentHow their CSR work extends to a global scaleTony's advice for marrying business and societal needsLinks & NotesFrontier Co-op WebsiteFrontier Co-op LinkedInFrontier Co-op InstagramFrontier Co-op FacebookFrontier Co-op program gives workers a second chance at employment – and lifeFrontier Co-op Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Correctional Re-Entry Services Category2022 Halo Award WinnerFrontier Co-op's recent sourcing trip to GuatemalaElevate Your Social ImpactCheck out our annual conference!Sign up for Engage for Good's newsletterCheck out past podcast episodesAccess free resourcesCheck out our monthly webinarsLet Alli know what you think of the show! (00:00) - Welcome to Engage for Good (02:20) - Introducing Tony Bedard (05:42) - Progressive Values, Breaking Down Barriers, Unemployment (08:01) - Returning Citizens (13:30) - Partners in Action (14:44) - Lessons Learned (22:15) - Buying In to the Purpose

In 2020, Roy Baladi was moments away from the Port of Beirut when it exploded, nearly costing him his life. Meanwhile, 2,500 miles away in the Netherlands, Eugène Van den Hemel met with struggling refugees to help connect them to a brighter future. An unexpected twist of events would eventually bring these two men together to help hundreds of underrepresented people find work, aspiration, and hope. Roy Baladi is the founder of Jobs for Humanity, a global movement that has created 10,000+ jobs for historically underrepresented talent, including the blind, the neurodivergent, single moms, ethnic minorities, refugees, returning citizens, and those over 58 years old.Eugène Van den Hemel is a professional recruiter who left his corporate job to help underrepresented communities through his consulting company, Heavenly Thoughts. Since 2015, he has helped over 800 individuals reignite their aspirations and find fulfilling work.In this episode, Dart, Roy, & Eugène discuss:- The near-death experience that changed Roy's perspective- The mission of Jobs for Humanity- A pool of talented employees that companies overlook- Stigmas and biases built into many hiring processes- How to break biases- Neurodivergent employees, and how they help your company win- How one man's network helped 800+ people find work- And other topics…Roy Baladi is the founder of Jobs for Humanity, a global movement to create jobs for historically underrepresented talent. He has helped over 10,000 people from these communities find work, including the blind and low vision, the neurodivergent, single moms, ethnic minorities, refugees, returning citizens, and those over 58 years old.Eugène van den Hemel is a professional recruiter who left his corporate job to help underrepresented communities connect with employers. He formed his own consulting company, Heavenly Thoughts, to assist refugees and other groups through relationship-based recruiting. Since 2015, Eugène has helped over 800 individuals reignite their aspirations and find fulfilling work.Resources Mentioned:www.Jobsforhumanity.comConnect with Roy & Eugène:Roy Baladi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roybaladi/Eugène Van den Hemel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evandenhemel/?originalSubdomain=nl

On this episode, we're joined by Vickie Miller, Director and Developer of the Training Assessment and Placement Program (TAPP) in Columbus, Ohio. Listen to hear about the wraparound model TAPP uses for second chance workforce development.

Voices from the DC Emergency Rally for Returning Citizens, held December 19, 2022. Here in the expensive capital, where the first Gen Z member of Congress, Maxwell Frost of Florida, struggles to rent an apartment, the formerly incarcerated are in worse shape, with limited possibility of housing or employment.  Including Roach Brown, Rev. Graylan Hagler, Rev. Willie Wilson, DC Council Member Robert White, Tony Lewis, April Goggans of Black Lives Matter DC, and more speakers at the rally.  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! PLEASE-PLEASE-PLEASE click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you!

In this episode you'll hear about Prince George's County in Maryland and their new division created to support returning citizens. Discover some of the most common barriers that returning citizens face and the importance of mental health and addiction services. You'll also hear about how and why Prince George's County is creating an ecosystem to support returning citizens and the importance of coordinating with other agencies.      

~~Warning~~ As I am trying to adjust for the sound difference between Demetris and I, the sound on my end is rataher blaring lol so please be cautious with speakers and ears and adjust as need be...~~~~ Good Morning everyone and Happy Friday!!! And more importantly Happy Veterans Day!!~~~~~ For me I consider myself a veteran. And it isnt to compare myself to the heroics of our men and women who sacrifice their lives for our freedom, but in the sense of a combat veteran who has been in battle against a common enemy and experience the trauma from it. Returning citizens are much like this, wee have been in close hand to hand combat with swords and knives. Blood has been shed around us, on us, maybe even us. Coming home is no easy task, and when we are already looked upon the way society looks upon us, it makes it a 100xs harder.~~~~~~~ Joiin Mr Demetris Knuckles El and I for another great Thursday Night "Get Right" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thethomasfreemepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thethomasfreemepodcast/support

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Nancy talks about the different types of grief with Tony. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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When you purchase an item after clicking a link from this post, we may earn an affiliate commission.Devin: What would you say is your superpower?Rich: My superpower is that I have empathy.“Very little hope is inside of America’s prisons,” says Rich Jacobs, founder of Get Free and Stay Free Publishing. “The solution is to saturate the prison system with stories of hope and transformation told only by those who have been incarcerated themselves.”The first book in the series, a collection of interviews conducted by Yokefellowship Prison Ministries Pastor David M. Lewis, called Get Free and Stay Free, is now available.The book focuses on returning citizens who have made a success in their lives after paying their debt to society. With about two-thirds of folks released from prison returning within three years, Rich wanted to focus on the one-third who succeed, to provide role models and hope for inmates.Rich’s full-time job is as a vocational trainer inside a large maximum security prison. He’s been there about 20 years. “Unfortunately, the criminal justice system has become more of a warehousing scenario than a rehabilitation,” he says.Employing empathy, he’s learned to appreciate the men he works with. “I see some of these guys have a work ethic that you wouldn’t believe,” he says. “If they work that good and hard for $0.19 to $0.42 an hour, imagine what they’re going to do for $15 or $20 an hour.”“Regardless of how long their sentence is, the reentry should start the first day of incarceration,” Rich says. An old saying in prison is a good guide, “Don’t let the time do you. You do the time.”“In other words, hang out with the right people. Take advantage of every class or educational experience or vocational experience you can get involved with,” he says.As returning citizens transition from incarceration to freedom, Rich notes that the judicial system is improving but needs to make more progress. “They’ve already paid their dues. They paid their time. We should be trying to help encourage them to to to succeed when they get out.”He adds, “I’ve noticed the last five years or so, we’re finally starting to get it.”He notes that Texas has an unusually low rate of recidivism. “Their premise is, “All right, partner, you're coming into our neighborhood. You're now our neighbor. Now we're going to do what we can to remove every excuse for you not to go back to prison. “We're going to help you get a job. We're going to help you get a place to live. But you're going to show up. You're going to be a man. “We're not your mommy and daddy. We're not going to enable you. We're not going to pity you, but we are going to help you succeed in our neighborhood.”Rich sees empathy as a key to helping returning citizens succeed. “Be empathetic to the scenario where they’re coming out, and they’re human beings, and they have emotions like us; they’re not caged animals.”Rich sees the empathy he learned working with incarcerated people as his superpower.Enjoy Every Episode!How to Develop Empathy As a Superpower“I’ve learned how to treat the men with respect but in a no-nonsense kind of way,” Rich says. “I create an atmosphere where we know how to have fun and respect but get the job done.”He points out that it is hard for those not connected to the justice system to imagine the context that leads people to prison. “A lot of these men were raised in cultures that a lot of folks like yourself and I and your perhaps a lot of your listeners, we just don’t get the type of culture.”To illustrate, he shared a story:I remember one prisoner told me one time about ten, 15 years ago, he said, “Mr. Jacobs, I just want to do right so bad. I had my mind set up, and I went home, and I told my mom, ‘Mom, I'm going to do this. I'm going to go on the right path.’ She said, ‘Boy, you better get out there and sell drugs,’ and cussed at him and said, ‘Stop talking that nonsense.’”Stories like that helped him develop more profound empathy for the inmates. He acknowledges he’s still learning.“Somebody stole the electric pencil sharpener out of my classroom,” he says of a recent experience. “I got so angry. I made humor out of this for two or three days with my students because—and I told them, you know—in my flesh, it really made me mad.”As he looked into this, he realized that electric pencil sharpeners are a frequent target of theft. He learned that the prisoners use the motors for tattoo guns. He says empathy allows him to see the human side of such experiences.You can develop empathy as a superpower by following Rich’s example and insights, allowing you to do more good in the world. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

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The polarization that exists in U.S. politics has some voters questioning the integrity of our two-party system—whose interests are the politicians really representing? Ballot initiative organizers claim that they are building new coalitions that transcend party lines, and unite voters on their values, not their partisan affiliations. In doing so, they echo progressive reformers of the past, who created big changes and prompted observers to call their work part of an “invisible third party of reform.” Ballot initiatives that are largely popular with everyday citizens, like Medicaid expansion and voting rights restoration, but that are seen by politicians as too progressive for bipartisan support, are finally reaching voters at the ballot box.  In this episode,  we examine how the current era of political reformers ushers in alternatives to stalled legislation by going beyond party lines and bringing the issues straight to voters, and asking the question, what do ballot initiatives say about the kind of political system we want in the U.S.?Learn more about the podcast at thepeopledecide.show and follow us on Twitter @PeopleDecidePod.ResourcesFlorida Rights Restoration CoalitionReclaim IdahoLet My People Vote: The Battle to Restore the Civil Rights of Returning Citizens by Desmond MeadeThe Age of Acrimony: How Americans  Fought to Fix Their Democracy, 1865-1915  by Jon Grinspan

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast! We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome! Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast PEBCAK - Acronym of “problem exists between chair and keyboard.”

Abe Uccello is establishing pr1s0n.art, an initiative that helps formerly incarcerated individuals lessen the financial burden of reentering society by coupling their personal artworks and documentation of their restorative journey in an NFT.

HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge talks about the new effort to fight pervasive racial bias in home appraisals, and address how HUD is working to ensure housing for people with a criminal record and senior citizens. Learn more at https://pave.hud.gov.

Education provides a pathway to a more secure and comfortable future for individuals living in poverty. This is especially true for those who are incarcerated. In this episode, Em Daniels and William Keizer join us to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with providing education in prisons.  Em is a researcher who focuses on education, corrections, criminal legal reform, and abolition. She is the author of Building a Trauma-Responsive Educational Practice: Lessons from a Corrections Classroom. William is a Founder of Frontline Professional Development and Co-Founder of Revive Reentry Services and the Revive Center for Returning Citizens. He is a former state prison Adult Education Instructor, and in addition, he himself was formerly incarcerated. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.