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Death With Dignity: Coping With Loss In Prison With Dr. Danica Hubbard

By Editor / 04/22/2021 / 2 Comments

For people behind bars, dying in prison may be the ultimate suffering anyone can experience. We are honored that Dr. Danica Hubbard is sharing her story with us for the first time about her journey and her father’s incarceration. Her bravery and vulnerability are admirable, and anyone who has or had an incarcerated loved one will relate to her story. She describes her father as a successful shapeshifter: a son, old-time radio singer, brother, […]

The Amazing Robert Strawder-From Donna Street To Community Advocate

By Editor / 04/08/2021 / 5 Comments

A lot of individuals who go to prison don’t get enough support that can help them get out of the muck instead of being mired deeper in it. As a speaker, educator, and community advocate, Robert Van Strawder is passionate about providing that much needed support to incarcerated youth and their families. A lot of this passion comes from his own experiences in inner city struggles and run-ins with the law – a story […]

100 Years Of Support For Prison Families With Barbara Allan And Carolyn Esparza

By Editor / 03/25/2021 / 4 Comments

Prisons have been around since the beginning of time, and the family members on the outside are the often forgotten victims of incarceration. Joining Julia Lazareck on the show today are Barbara Allan of Prison Families Anonymous and Carolyn Esparza of the InterNational Prisoners Family Conference. Both are founders of their organizations and authored books that contain their wisdom. They also have immense experience in dealing with the prison system and helping families of the incarcerated. In […]

Love and Life After Lockup – Brittany Dodd-Santiago Talks About Addiction

By Editor / 03/11/2021 / 1 Comment

Addiction is real and does not discriminate. Anyone can fall deep into it and become an addict. While others escape its grasp, not many can say the same thing. There are so many people out there who are suffering from addiction, fighting their way into recovery. Brittany Dodd-Santiago was one of them. Brittany Dodd-Santiago became a reality star when she appeared on Love after Lockup and Life after Lockup. Her memoir, One Woman’s Journey: Surviving the Streets, […]

What Is PREA And What You Need To Know About It With Jameelah Lewis

By Editor / 02/25/2021 / 0 Comments

When my brother was incarcerated I never heard the word PREA. It wasn’t until I started talking to people in the prison system and meeting Jameelah that I understand, now, the importance of knowing what is considered sexual assault and how to receive education and support. PREA is the Prison Rape Elimination Act that everyone should know about. It’s one of those subjects that people don’t talk about, however it’s a subject that we […]

Lisa, Alexis, and Eli on Maintaining Their Connection as a Prison Family

By Editor / 02/11/2021 / 4 Comments

Happily ever after isn’t always what you think it will be. Happily ever after doesn’t mean always having a smile on your face. When everything is taken away from the family, you get to appreciate the things that never mattered before. Lisa Schonfield was a mother, grandmother, wife, and well-known in the community for her dedication and hard work. Here’s the story of three generations experiencing incarceration together, even though Alexis Schonfield and her son were […]