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Edgar Barens’ Academy Award-nominated documentary, “Prison Terminal”, has been screened in hundreds of prisons, colleges, universities, conferences, and community hospice centers. His unique talent lies in transforming large-scale issues into personal, deeply humane stories. In this session, we’ll explore his mission to document a groundbreaking, peer-caretaker-run hospice program at the Iowa State Penitentiary. Hear how Edgar captures the dignity and compassion within prison walls, offering hope for reform in a system that too often […]
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Incarceration can take away hope’s wings, but a helping hand can mend them, allowing hope to soar again. In this compelling episode, join us on a journey through over five decades of unwavering advocacy with Barbara Allan and David Rothenberg. Discover the inspiring story of their transformative efforts, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those formerly incarcerated and their families. From the early days of their commitment to the present, witness the […]
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If you’ve ever missed a call from your incarcerated loved one, you know the pain and struggle of wondering if everything is okay. Alex Peder, CEO and Co-founder of Corrio SPC, felt there was something that could be improved about the situation. In fact, while he was incarcerated, he conceived the idea of Corrio-a better way to keep prison families, those on the inside and those on the outside, connected. Alex talks about the methods […]
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http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://prisonthehiddensentence.com/podcasts/how-to-subscribe-rate-our-podcast-5-stars-on-itunes/ You may have experienced trauma and didn’t even realize it. Jolyn Armstrong, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, talks about how trauma can affect anyone. For the Prison: The Hidden Sentence podcast, she focuses on trauma for those who have or had a loved one in the prison system. No matter when you experience trauma, you can still heal from it. Jolyn brings to light things you may not have thought of that can help […]
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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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What happens to the family left behind by people who are incarcerated? Most importantly, what happens to their children? The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Foundation is a program that supports children that have been neglected, abused, and are in foster care. Gail Dennis, CASA volunteer and Toastmasters speaker, sits down with Julia Lazareck and talks about how CASA has not only changed the lives of young kids in the system but also her own. She shares her story and […]
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