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Kids don’t have to be bad, have bad parents, or live in bad homes to suffer mental health breakdowns, addiction, or incarceration. Everything can change instantly. If it has happened to your family, you know the feeling of losing control and the emotional chaos that comes with it. Lorri Britt, the author of My Heart Behind Bars, said that she felt shame, guilt, and loneliness when her two boys went to prison. She felt judged and ostracized. In this episode, she shares the raw reactions she experienced before, during, and after her kids’ incarceration. Listeners with similar heartbreak will find help and comfort in this conversation, knowing they are not alone. Tune in to this inspiring episode of a mother’s journey through grief, love, and forgiveness.
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“Sometimes a person needs to hear hard truths to change.” - Michael Liebowitz.
In Part 1, Michael shared his journey to rehabilitation while incarcerated for 25 years. He had prepared for the day of his release from prison for many years. In this second part of his conversation with Julia Lazareck, he shares how fortunate he is to have family support and a place to live. He explains how his hard work while incarcerated has prepared him to lead a successful life as he enters into society. For anyone who has or had an incarcerated loved one, you’ll want to hear Michael’s advice on supporting your family members and what helped him. He continues his work, and we look forward to his talk show. Listen to this inspiring episode with Michael and see how there is no shortage of hope even after prison.
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Michael Liebowitz shares his story about his rehabilitation in prison, his desire to change, and his epiphany of how he could change. He remembered a training course he took when he was younger and drew upon that experience. Hence, he started reading books on self-improvement to educate himself on becoming a better person. On his journey, he shared his stories on talk shows and mentored others in prison to help them become better men. He co-authored a book, "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crime." Men like Michael give us all hope that rehabilitation is possible if a person is willing to do the work. Tune in to this inspiring episode and see how hope is never snuffed out for someone who has spent time behind bars.
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In Part I, Carlos Rebollo shared his story about what it was like being incarcerated as a 15-year-old juvenile in an adult prison. He served 24 years and was incarcerated longer than he was free. In this second part, Carlos shares his experiences—from the time he learned that he would be released to where he is today and all that he's accomplished. When someone is released from prison after serving long sentences, they can have problems with adjusting to life on the outside. Carlos shares what he did during his incarceration to prepare for release and what his dreams are for the future. Tune in to this eye-opening conversation, where Carlos brings humanity into the incarceration experience.
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Hear the incredible story of Carlos Rebollo, who was incarcerated at just 15 years old and served 24 years in adult prisons. If you have a loved one in prison, then Carlos’ story will give you hope. If you never knew anyone who was incarcerated (or thought you didn’t), this story will humanize the prison experience. Carlos will take you on his journey from being an angry young man to growing into the man he always knew he could be.
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In the middle of a rising career, Chuck Gallagher lost everything and went to prison because he made bad choices. He has since rebuilt his career and his life back to immense success. Chuck focuses on the importance of ethics and how that can help you survive and thrive. He learned a lesson about ethics, choices and consequences the hard way by being convicted of a white-collar crime. Today, Chuck shares his inspiring journey and the consequences of his unethical choices. He explains how life gives you second chances when you make the right choices in his book, SECOND CHANCES: Transforming Adversity into Opportunity, which bridges the gap between personal accountability and business success. Chuck’s focus is business—but his passion is empowering others, and he provides empowering techniques to you in this podcast.
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Prison is usually seen as an almost hell-like experience that criminals deserve to go through. But what is it really like to be part of the prison pipeline? What are the stories of these so-called "criminals"? In this episode, radio personality, journalist, and producer Emma Lugo educates people about the criminal justice system. She has interviewed formerly incarcerated and currently incarcerated individuals, family members, judges, law enforcement, attorneys, and more. She shares everything she knows about prison life from her enlightening conversations and how the system affects everyone in the pipeline. Listen to Emma's story, experiences, and advocacy on this podcast and tune in to her interviews on Prison Pipeline on KBOO radio.
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What does a Federal Criminal Appellate Attorney do? How will you know if you need one? Elizabeth Franklin-Best has practiced criminal defense for the past 20 years and has focused on appellate law for the past 16 years. She has represented clients in direct appeals, federal post-conviction, the Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Conviction is not the end of the road, and there is hope when you have the right information and proper legal counsel. Listen and learn!
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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 of communication common to us on the outside but is not used within the prison system. And it's all done with a Corrio phone number. Listen to the podcast to learn more about how Alex is helping improve communication between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones.
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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 you and your loved ones. In this podcast and in her book, Trauma Recovery: A 90-Day Guidebook to Building a Great Life After Trauma, Jolyn provides tools you and your loved ones can use to identify trauma triggers and ways to deal with them.
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Imagine being found to be wrongly convicted after serving three months of your sentence. That's what happened to Bill Baroni. In this podcast, Bill discusses what he was charged with in the Bridgegate scandal, what he learned about incarceration, and the importance of communication and visitation to keep the prison family together - those behind bars and those on the outside. He has seen the law from all sides now and talks about what he is doing to help these families.
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Where can people who have loved ones in the criminal justice system, law enforcement and the judicial system, mental health professionals, legislatures, government officials, scholars, teachers, professors, and communities come together to share stories and learn from each other? They can come together at the InterNational Prisoner's Family Conference! Kayla Victor and Carolyn Esparza talk about the International Prisoner's Family Conference in this episode. They both share the history of the International Prisoner's Family Conference and highlight their experience. Listen to this informative podcast filled with stories and must-know information for anyone affected by or involved with the criminal justice system.
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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 team provide a safe place for ex-convicts to heal from trauma, take off figurative jackets of protection, and transform them into powerful people who can contribute to society. Come along on a journey through time that led to changes in legislation in New York.
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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 get through these horrific situations. In addition to her research on wrongful convictions, she also works with incarcerated people to help them receive degrees, providing information on other available programs. This podcast will open your eyes to what can happen to anyone who is in the wrong place at the wrong time and the things you need to know to avoid it.
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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 those "doing time on the outside." This conversation offers support if you have a loved one in the prison system or know a family who is affected. Let Allegra show you ways to support them.
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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, Elizabeth Justesen, Esq., of the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk Country reveals information that everyone should know about before stepping into the courtroom and how to prepare for the roadblocks ahead. She also provides insight into recidivism and why some people return to prison because of society's limitations on them.
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Imagine not seeing your son for over six months because he's 3000 miles away in state prison. Rita 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 hug her son and tell him how much she and his family loved him. Luckily, her friend gave her a ride because she knew how important this visit was for Rita. This is a journey you will not want to miss. She'll share the process that she had to go through to set up the visit and the glorious reunion with her son, even though it was only for five short hours.
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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 of reentry from a trauma-responsive gender-informed approach. Today, she joins Julia Lazareck to discuss the importance of family members' support and heart-felt apologies for changed behavior. Listen to this podcast to learn how you and your loved ones can heal from trauma by following her journey.
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Imagine being incarcerated for 1,385 days, away from your children and grandchildren? Melisa Schonfield shares her story about what she learned while in prison and the effects it had on her family. She compares prison life to real life in ways we may not have thought of. What’s it like visiting the doctor in prison and the things she did when she was released because she had been institutionalized. Hear this and more. Melisa also discusses her new book “Bitter or Better” and how she could’ve been bitter after everything she went through, however has taken another path to make a better life for her and her family.
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This is part two of the journey of Ro and Adam Clausen. In the first part, you learned about how their strong relationship was formed during Adam’s incarceration. We followed them from their first meeting through Adam’s release. Today, we pick up the story with the day that Adam was released and how they moved across country to start a new life. They’ve accomplished a lot in the short time that Adam’s been home and added an addition to their family. It’s a story you won’t soon forget.
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