Good Morning!! Well we are off and running on this rainy Wednesday!! I have a spectacular woman in the studio today by the name of JoyBelle Phelan!! Joybelle is a returning citizen and she is coming to share some of her journey into her new freedom and things coming on the horizon! JoyBelle is Passionate about writing and is involved with the Prison Journalism Project, and also Timetobreakthrough.org! If you are a writer or know someone who is, you may want to tune in!!!!
Good Morning!! Well we are off and running on this rainy Wednesday!! I have a spectacular woman in the studio today by the name of JoyBelle Phelan!! Joybelle is a returning citizen and she is coming to share some of her journey into her new freedom and things coming on the horizon! JoyBelle is Passionate about writing and is involved with the Prison Journalism Project, and also Timetobreakthrough.org! If you are a writer or know someone who is, you may want to tune in!!!! www.Timetobreakthrough.org www.pure-prison.com
It was my absolute pleasure to have Jeffrey Deskovic in the studio. Jeffery is internationally recognized as a wrongful conviction expert, and the Founder and President of The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, which exonerates the innocent and pursues policy changes aimed at preventing wrongful conviction in the first place. This interview was full of informaton...it's lengthy but worth it!! Hang in there!! We talk about his incarceration at the age of 16!! Some of the issues residents endure during and after incarceration. We speak about his foundation, new business and the film he is in!!!! Join me now as I introduce Jeffrey Deskovic to Pure-Prison!!!!! https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/
What Incarcerated Women Need - Vera Moore Join me as we have a power packed 10 minutes with Vera Moore. The Director and Founder of True Beginnings!! We find out what's happening in Nevada on 8/26!! True Beginnings & Big Picture Education have come together to host a discussion surrounding the lack of programming in our prison system, especially for women, which leads to recidivism, the education to prison pipeline, and low income. If you want to know how you can help stop the perpetuation of violence, homelessness, and substance abuse within your community, join us August 26,2021 5pm EST for a screening of the renowned documentary, "College Behind Bars" and virtual Q & A period with some of the most educated and experienced women focused on ending mass incarceration. R.S.V.P. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdJyLo9BS6d54.../viewform https://atruebeginning.org/
Please join me as we have a "Hot Topic" subject. David Garlock is a returning citizen, reentry professional, and criminal justice reform advocate. David and his brother received 25-year sentences in Alabama after taking the life of their abuser! He is a frequent speaker at colleges and universities, criminal and social justice conferences, and community events. dgarlockspeaker@gmail.com
Can't wait to hear your thought and comments!!!! See you there! "
Why Me" art work by Joe Simnovec
Get ready here is a personality that fills the room!! Barry Diamond - Reentry Survivors LLC. home of the P.R.I.D.E. (Entrepreneurship), F.L.O.W. (Financial Literacy) Programs and 'PLUS' (monthly solution forums) is here to put the following question to mind.. I, Look at why and how things work Try to envision what else don't we have What do we do because we always did it that way ? How can we do it differently ? Think about what would happen if we ______ ? Why do we _______ ? How can we use the laws of Physics and the natural world to improve our lives ? How can we use faith to lead us to success in life? Well let's find out....
Join me as we speak with Pastor Travis. He is full of light and ready to spread the love!! Community outreach for the incarcerated of Florida's children. Prison ministries, and outreach into their local communities. I love to shine a light when good things are taking place in Florida prisons. Especially when they are EFFECTIVE!!!! A huge thank you to Christ Fellowship, Pastor Travis and the vision of Pastor Mullins. Let's not forget Pastor Rock Cain!!! www.christfellowship.com @ChristFellowship.Church https://www.expansion.church/
MEET ALLISON MILLER PUBLIC DEFENDER AND COMMUNITY LEADER Allison Miller is an advocate and community leader running for State Attorney of Florida's 6th Judicial Circuit, which covers all of Pinellas and Pasco counties. Just as she has throughout her career, she will be a voice for victims and put our community first by advocating for a fairer criminal justice system A STRONG CANDIDATE Allison has served our community for nearly 15 years as a public defender and advocate. She has a deep understanding of the issues impacting our community and the criminal justice system, and she has strong relationships across the political spectrum. Her long record of service and commitment to fairness and justice, not political ideology, will resonate with voters. It was a true pleasure to have Allison on today. I urge you to go to Info@MillerforStateAttorney.com It’s time for a change!!
What a pleasure to have Neil Volz in the studio. Neil serves as the Deputy Director of FRRC and has more than 25 years of experience working as a public servant and community advocate. This includes work as the Chief of Staff for a Member of Congress and Staff Director for a full Congressional Committee, as well as the Outreach Director for one of the fastest growing Churches in the country. He ran a homeless shelter, worked as the program director for a leading Non-Profit Organization that housed formerly homeless veterans and served as the Chair of the Homeless Coalition in Lee County, Florida www.Floridarrc.com
We are joined in Studio today with ML Smith, the Racial Justice Coordinator, Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Ernest's date of execution to be handed down any day. Hours after our interview, Ernest received his date of execution. Please join ML in her efforts to help Ernest at: www.change.org/save-ernest-johnson Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty : www.madpmo.org Social media for Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty: @madpmo
Join me as we journey with Vanessa thru her son’s addiction, incarceration, and ultimate suicide. 13 hors after his death she is notified!! How could he get fentanyl inside? Indiana policy was to check on Dakota every hour. Why didn’t this happen? Vanessa has spent the last two years searching for answers to Dakota’s death. Vanessa is sharing her story to heal, also, to make society aware of the injustices in the Justice System. Vanessa has a profound empathy and sympathy for the addict. Please don’t let Dakota’s death be in vain. Are you sick and tired of the system too? This is the ripple effect on our society now. Listen to her, feel the RAW emotion. Pass it on….From Prison to Paradise