Podcasts
The criminal justice system has implemented efficient regulations in throwing wrongdoers to jail. However, it fails miserably in providing recovery support once they get out. David Rothenberg was able to change this poor aspect of the New York’s correctional system all thanks to one trip to prison in 1966. He joins Julia Lazareck to share how producing an off-Broadway play about incarceration inspired him to start Fortune Society. David shares how he and his […]
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Wrongful Convictions affect not only the person in question but also his family and loved ones. Could you imagine spending years in prison for a crime you didn’t commit? Your whole life will change, especially once you adjust to the outside world. Join Julia Lazareck as she talks to Dr. Amanda Lewis about how wrongful convictions can happen to anyone and their ripple effect on families and society. She discusses the support that families need to […]
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Disenfranchised Grief affects families who have incarcerated loved ones. When a family member is incarcerated, it is a loss to the family. Those outside find it difficult to openly acknowledge their feelings or seek public support. In this episode, learn the six factors contributing to disenfranchised grief and ways to alleviate the grief. Julia Lazareck interviews Allegra Pocinki, whose work focuses on racial disparities in the criminal justice system, specifically the impacts of incarceration for […]
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Collateral consequences are something that most people are not aware of when accepting a plea and how it affects their integration back into society after release. Collateral consequences affect not only the people involved but also our society as a whole. We want people coming out of the prison system to be contributing citizens. However, the collateral consequences can prohibit people from obtaining basic needs such as work, housing, and more. In this episode, […]
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Imagine not seeing your son for over six months because he’s 3000 miles away in state prison. Rita arrived in Las Vegas so excited to see her son. When she told a friend that she needed to check the bus schedule, she was informed that there were no buses to the prison. When she checked taxis, Lyft, and Uber, they were over $100. She was at a loss. All she wanted to do was […]
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Incarceration can be traumatic to everyone involved. However, you can get your life together, and your life can flourish no matter what happened to you in the past. Vera Moore started True Beginnings to assist formerly incarcerated people and their families rebuild self-esteem while reclaiming their rightful place as contributing members of society. Vera is a formerly incarcerated woman and community activist who made it her mission to support and guide other women through the process […]
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