Podcasts
Prison doesn’t just incarcerate one person—it changes countless lives. In this heartfelt episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, Rebecca shares what it’s like raising her daughter while her husband is incarcerated. She opens up about the loneliness of parenting alone, who she can trust with their story, balancing the challenges her husband faces in prison with the needs of their family, and why she refuses to give up on the man she loves. As […]
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What really happens during a prison visit? Most people never see beyond the security gates—however every visit leaves a lasting impact. In this powerful recorded theatrical experience, you’ll step into one prison visit through the eyes of those living it: a child, a grandmother, an incarcerated parent, a registration staff member, and a correctional officer. Inspired by the real experiences of families, incarcerated individuals, and prison staff, each perspective reveals a different side of […]
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Prison changed the course of Jay Rutherford’s life—but what he did after his release is what makes his story unforgettable. In this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, host Julia Lazareck sits down with Jay Rutherford, a New Jersey advocate who knows the system from the inside out, having served time himself before dedicating his life to lifting others up. Jay opens up about his own journey through incarceration and the hard-won lessons that […]
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When their son’s arrest shattered their world, Dale and Karen were thrust into an unfamiliar and overwhelming system with no roadmap—but their unwavering love and determination became his lifeline through both incarceration and reentry. In this powerful episode, this devoted couple opens up about the full journey: supporting their son behind bars, navigating the complexities of the system, and then guiding him through the critical transition home. From securing housing and employment to rebuilding […]
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Prison is often seen as an ending, but for Jonas Royster, the real transformation began after his release – when deep self-introspection led him to take ownership of his life and turn his lived experience into a powerful force for change. Joining Julia Lazareck, the award-winning author, leadership educator, and CEO of Hood Proverbz shares how reshaping his mindset allowed him to guide incarcerated people towards achieving probation success. He discusses how he built […]
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