Amplified Voices
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago -Amplified Voices is a podcast that lifts the voices of people and families impacted by the criminal legal system. Hosts Jason and Amber speak with real people in real communities to help them step into the power of their lived experience. Together, they explore shared humanity and real solutions for positive change.
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Greg Mingo: Seeing the World Through More than One Pair of Eyes - Season 5 Episode 2
March 31, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBLife can twist and turn in unexpected ways, as Greg Mingo, a Harlem native, profoundly understands. His story, one of resilience amidst the vibrant yet challenging streets of New York, unfolds as he shares the gravity of his choices and the socioeconomic forces that impacted his life. Our latest episode invites you into an intimate conversation with Mingo, revealing the stark realities youth face, navigating through a world that's often pitted against them, and the consequences that follow. ...
D's Story: Mom on the List - Season 5 Episode 1
March 03, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBWhen life presents us with a labyrinth of trials, it's the voices of the resilient that guide us through the darkness. D's life story, as featured on Amplified Voices, illuminates such a path, marked by a turbulent childhood and other struggles. This episode promises an intimate exploration into the human spirit's capacity for endurance, highlighting D's poignant experiences with personal sacrifice, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the complexities of the foster-to-adopt system. D's raw hon...
Brittany LaMarr: A Mother's Story Part 2 of 2. Season 4 Episode 8
December 12, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWhen we think of motherhood, the images that typically come to mind are those of joy, love, and celebration. But what happens when the journey to motherhood unfolds in a place designed for punishment, not nurturing? Our guest, Brittany, exposes the stark and heartbreaking realities of becoming a mother in prison. We journey with her through the heartache of pregnancy behind bars, the profound isolation, and the harsh judgment of society. Is it possible to find healing and self-discovery in...
Brittany LaMarr: A Recovery Story, Part 1 of 2. Season 4 Episode 7
December 07, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBEver asked yourself, "What's the real cost of addiction?" In this first part of a two-episode conversation on Amplified Voices, special guest Brittany LaMarr helps us tackle this complex question head-on as she shares her compelling journey through addiction and recovery. Brittany, a Connecticut native, candidly unveils the trials and tribulations of her life, starting with the early exposure to her father's addiction and subsequent incarceration. The impact of these experiences on her life...
Cierra Cobb: On A Mission for Justice Season 4 - Episode 6
September 30, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber & Jason talk with Cierra Cobb, a paralegal, activist, and advocate for incarcerated people and their families. From her heart of resilience and strength, Cierra takes us on a poignant journey of survival and action. In a world grappling with a global pandemic, Cierra reconnects and marries Jeffrey, an old friend who has been falsely convicted of a crime and incarcerated. Jeffrey’s troubling capital case, paired with the lack of a substantial defen...
C. Dreams - What We Accept for Others, We Must Accept for Ourselves - Season 4 Episode 5
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with C, a woman who has lived through the unimaginable - losing her mother at a young age, getting thrust into the foster system, and grappling with overdiagnosis and overmedication, displacement, and disconnection. We learn about her journey, from her challenging upbringing to her involvement in the sex trade and her initial encounters with the criminal legal system as a young, transgender woman. C talks about the labels society im...
Emily Horowitz: Breaking the Stigma: From Rage to Reason Season 4 -Episode 4
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBHow does society treat people based on their criminal conviction history and how can we better understand the unique experiences of people who are convicted of sexual offenses? Why, in an age where second chances and demands to reduce mass incarceration have become mainstream, are people with these convictions often excluded from reform and relief efforts? In this episode of Amplified Voices, Jason and Amber speak with Emily Horowitz, a professor of sociology and criminal justice at St. Fran...
Theresa - Fighting for Parole Justice in NY - Season 4 - Episode 3
May 25, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBHow does the criminal legal system impact the lives of those involved and their families? Why is Parole Justice so important? Join Jason and Amber on this episode of Amplified Voices as we hear Theresa's powerful story of perseverance during her husband's lengthy incarceration. Visiting an incarcerated loved one is a process riddled with indignities and challenges. In our conversation with Theresa, we explore the emotional toll of visiting her husband in prison, the financial burden of stayi...
Theresa - Fighting for Parole Justice in NY - Season 4 - Episode 2
May 25, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBHow does the criminal legal system impact the lives of those involved and their families? Why is Parole Justice so important? Join Jason and Amber on this episode of Amplified Voices as we hear Theresa's powerful story of perseverance during her husband's lengthy incarceration. Visiting an incarcerated loved one is a process riddled with indignities and challenges. In our conversation with Theresa, we explore the emotional toll of visiting her husband in prison, the financial burden of stayi...
LaResse Harvey - Surviving & Thriving -Season 4 Episode 2
May 13, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Jason & Amber speak with LaReese Harvey, a Connecticut native and walking testament to the power of perseverance. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and a formerly incarcerated black woman, she's faced some of the greatest oppression there is. Despite encountering significant obstacles and trauma, LaResse has committed herself to breaking down the abuse to prison pipeline through her writing, coaching and public advocacy. LaReese is the author of ...
Chris - Keep Moving Forward - Season 4 - Episode 1
March 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBAmplified Voices is back! In this episode, Amber and Jason met with Chris who shares the impact that a conviction, incarceration and registration has had on his plans to serve his country and to lead a good life. Chris shares his challenges and successes as he works to overcome many of the obstacles he faces as a parent, caregiver, professional and community member forced to register in the state of Florida. Chris advocates with Florida Action Committee, more information on their work ca...
Juanita and Sincere Follow-up – Don’t Ever Give Up – Season 3 Episode 5
September 22, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason follow up with Juanita and Sincere following Sincere’s release from prison. Sincere went to prison as a young man and has grown up behind bars, spending 24 years incarcerated in Virginia. In this episode, we get to hear directly from Sincere about the circumstances of Sincere’s release and his experience with reentry. Sincere discusses how he advocated for himself and others while in prison. Sincere discusses the unanticipated obstacles t...
Richard Kemick - Natural Life Season 3 Episode 4
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Amplified Voices goes global with Jason and Amber's first international guest, Richard Kemick from Canada. During the podcast, Richard shares his experience interacting with his cousin, Christian who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in a Michigan prison. As they develop a closer relationship, Richard and Christian decided to develop a limited series podcast, titled, Natural Life to share Christian's experiences and humanity with the world, explori...
Richard Kemick - Natural Life Season 3 Episode 4
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, Amplified Voices goes global with Jason and Amber's first international guest, Richard Kemick from Canada. During the podcast, Richard shares his experience interacting with his cousin, Christian who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in a Michigan prison. As they develop a closer relationship, Richard and Christian decided to develop a limited series podcast, titled, Natural Life to share Christian's experiences and humanity with the world, explori...
Richard Kemick - Natural Life Season 3 Episode 4 -
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Amplified Voices goes global with Jason and Amber's first international guest, Richard Kemick from Canada. During the podcast, Richard shares his experience interacting with his cousin, Christian who is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in a Michigan prison. As they develop a closer relationship, Richard and Christian decided to develop a limited series podcast, titled, Natural Life to share Christian's experiences and humanity with the world, explori...
Melissa Tanis - The Past Doesn't Change But People Absolutely Do - Season 3 Episode 3
May 09, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Melissa Tanis, a ferocious advocate for parole justice, compassionate release, and children of incarcerated parents. Melissa shares her story of having her father incarcerated when she was five years old and the impact that it had on her own life as well as the lives of her family members. She shares the emotional path she navigated to reconnect with her dad after many years of no contact. She authentically outlines her feelings...
Ray Boyd - Revisiting the Protect Act / A Life in Six Boxes - Season 3 Episode 2
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBRay Boyd was incarcerated in 1992, facing a 50 year sentence. He ultimately spent close to 30 years in prison in Connecticut before being released. Ray experienced Covid 19 while incarcerated and reentry during the pandemic. Ray shares his story with Amber and Jason. Ray, Amber, and Jason are joined by Barbara Fair from Stop Solitary Connecticut. You can find Ray's book, Model Inmate on Amazon by clicking here. In 2021, the Protect Act to limit the use of Solitary Confinement and create...
Nicole - The Impacts of Parental Incarceration & Registration on Children - Season 3 - Episode 1
February 02, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn the opening episode of Season 3, Amber and Jason speak with Nicole, a sixteen-year-old girl who authentically shares the experience of having her life turned upside-down at age twelve when her father was arrested, incarcerated and eventually placed on a public registry. Her journey winds from the initial shock, how she was treated at school, to visiting her father while he was incarcerated, to what happened when he was finally able to come home. She also covers how probation restrictions ...
Nicole - The Impacts of Parental Incarceration & Registration on Children - Season 3 - Episode 1
February 02, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn the opening episode of Season 3, Amber and Jason speak with Nicole, a sixteen-year-old girl who authentically shares the experience of having her life turned upside-down at age twelve when her father was arrested, incarcerated and eventually placed on a public registry. Her journey winds from the initial shock, how she was treated at school, to visiting her father while he was incarcerated, to what happened when he was finally able to come home. She also covers how probation restrictions ...
Amplifying Voices into 2022 - Season 2 Wrap-Up
January 01, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBAs the year came to a close, Amplified Voices hosts, Jason and Amber took some time to reflect on everything that 2021 threw at the world. In this candid conversation, they walk listeners through the year; covering podcast production, behind-the-scenes information, personal triumphs, advocacy victories, guest insights, and so much more. Fans will enjoy a sneak-peek of what's in store for Season 3 as the show continues to serve as a platform to uplift the voices of individuals and families i...
Nick Dubin - Season 2 Episode 12 - Autism Spectrum Disorder & The Criminal Legal System
December 05, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason sat down with autism advocate, Nick Dubin to discuss his personal experiences involving his early life, autism diagnosis and ultimately his encounter with the criminal legal system. Nick also spoke of his desire and work towards using his personal experiences to help others on the spectrum, and his new book. About: Nick Dubin was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (now ASD-level 1) in 2004. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications ...
Tracie Bernardi - Solitary Confinement is Torture - Season 2 Episode 11
November 05, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBCome meet Tracie Bernardi, a formerly incarcerated activist and co-founder of Once Incarcerated, an organization designed to help justice impacted families and individuals navigate through collateral damage. Tracie talks Jason and Amber about her experience with the criminal legal system as a young 19 year old woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison. She talks about how she ultimately spent 23 years of those years incarcerated with 7 years in solitary confinement. Now, she's back hom...
Tracie Bernardi - Solitary Confinement is Torture - Season 2 Episode 11
November 05, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBCome meet Tracie Bernardi, a formerly incarcerated activist and co-founder of Once Incarcerated, an organization designed to help justice impacted families and individuals navigate through collateral damage. Tracie talks Jason and Amber about her experience with the criminal legal system as a young 19 year old woman who was sentenced to 30 years in prison. She talks about how she ultimately spent 23 years of those years incarcerated with 7 years in solitary confinement. Now, she's back hom...
Marty Weiss - Life is Complicated- Season 2 Episode 10
October 04, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBAmber and Jason spoke with Marty and took a deep dive into Marty's life before he took actions that landed him in the criminal legal system. Marty shares the bullying and sexual assaults he endured as a young gay man and how this shaped his response to the world. You can hear him express remorse for his actions and what he learned through the process. He describes some aspects of his time in prison. Marty talks about the support he found with ACSOL (https://all4consolaws.org), how he has reb...
Mark- They Didn't Even Use the Word - Season 2, Episode 9
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Mark who authentically shares the shock, pain and sense of brokenness that he and his close relatives felt when they discovered sexual harm had occurred within their family. This incident abruptly plunged his elderly father into the criminal legal system, ultimately revealing that he had dementia. Mark describes how he and his father encountered severe injustice on one hand and acts of kindness on the other, as they were forced ...
Morgan Godvin - Incarceration Is Not The Answer Our Drug Crisis - Season 2 Episode 8
August 11, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, Jason and Amber speak with Morgan Godvin, a freelance writer, scholar and advocate who spent time behind bars after she sold her best friend heroin and he died of an overdose. In a matter of days, Morgan found herself grappling with the death of her friend while also navigating an unrelenting justice system. Morgan shares her story of addiction and struggle, highlighting how she quickly became aware of racial and socioeconomic disparities in the criminal legal system. She e...
Morgan Godvin - Incarceration Is Not The Answer To Our Drug Crisis - Season 2 Episode 8
August 11, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode, Jason and Amber speak with Morgan Godvin, a freelance writer, scholar and advocate who spent time behind bars after she sold her best friend heroin and he died of an overdose. In a matter of days, Morgan found herself grappling with the death of her friend while also navigating an unrelenting justice system. Morgan shares her story of addiction and struggle, highlighting how she quickly became aware of racial and socioeconomic disparities in the criminal legal system. She e...
A Call To Action: CT's Protect Act - Special Episode
July 12, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this special episode, Amber & Jason welcome Stop Solitary CT activist and lead organizer, Barbara Fair, back to the show to discuss Governor Lamont's recent veto of SB 1059, known as the Protect Act. The act, meant to uphold and protect the safety of individuals living and working behind bars, recently passed both houses of the Connecticut legislature, only to stop short of becoming law with the stroke of the Governor's pen. In order to address the inhumane practices challenged by the bi...
Kathy Flaherty - Systems Overlap Season 2, Episode 7
June 22, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode, Jason and Amber catch up with attorney Kathy Flaherty, a fierce advocate for disability rights. During the conversation, Kathy explores the parallels between the criminal justice and mental health systems, and explains how advocates in both spaces can work together. Kathy walks the audience through her experience with involuntary commitment, law school and the challenges she faced being admitted to the Connecticut bar due to her mental health treatment history. Kathy curre...
Anderson Curtis - Believe in Your Own Possibilities - Season 2 Episode 6
May 15, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThis Amplified Voices conversation with Amber & Jason follows the journey of Anderson Curtis, Senior Field Organizer for Smart Justice with the ACLU of Connecticut. Anderson shares his story, full of examples of both failure and success, as well as emphasizing the people and strategies that helped him during recovery and reentry after incarceration. He encourages those with lived experience to share and advocate, understanding that truth and power are found in forgiving themselves, setting g...
Barbara Fair - Stop Solitary CT - Season 2 Episode 5
April 02, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBBarbara Fair is a licensed clinical social worker and social justice activist with Stop Solitary Connecticut who has worked tirelessly for decades to improve prison conditions, bring awareness to the impact incarceration has on children and families, and demand accountability for state violence as it relates to police departments and correctional facilities in Connecticut. She has long called for the abolition of solitary confinement, testifying in support of and organizing on behalf of many...
Juanita Belton - Becoming Sincere Behind Bars - Season 2 Episode 4
March 13, 2021 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBJuanita shares the story of her friend, Sincere, who was sentenced to 45 years for an incident that happened when he was 18. Then known as Darnell, he signed an Alford plea deal for first degree murder, arson, and use of a firearm. Sincere has grown up behind bars. Juanita continues to advocate for him. Juanita is parts of a group called The Sistas in Prison Reform https://sistasinprisonreform.com You can connect with Juanita on Twitter at @Sinita11_ Support the show
Juanita Belton - Becoming Sincere Behind Bars - Season 2 Episode 3
March 13, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBJuanita shares the story of her friend, Sincere, who was sentenced to 45 years for an incident that happened when he was 18. Then known as Darnell, he signed an Alford plea deal for first degree murder, arson, and use of a firearm. Sincere has grown up behind bars. Juanita continues to advocate for him. Juanita is parts of a group called The Sistas in Prison Reform https://sistasinprisonreform.com You can connect with Juanita on Twitter at @Sinita11_ Support the show (https://www.patr...
Carol Nesteikis - We Must See the Gray - Season 2 Episode 3
February 24, 2021 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, Amber & Jason meet Carol, the mother of an intellectually disabled son and a passionate advocate for reform. She shares how her family was thrust into the world of courtrooms, plea bargains, ankle monitors and public registration after a situation that occurred in 2012. Their story is one of tragedy and triumph, one that shines a light on the fact that criminal prosecutions of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities often lead to disastrous consequences for ...
Richard Bronson -Wall Street to Prison to Commissary Club Entrepreneur- Season 2 Episode 2
February 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBAmber and Jason talk with Richard about his experience with Wall Street as part of the Wolf of Wall Street firm. In the conversation, Richard takes us on his journey from prison and all of the collateral consequences to reentry up through his entrepreneurial efforts focused on others who have been incarcerated. He takes us from New York to Florida to California. From Richard's bio on his new site Commissary Club: Richard was the founder and CEO of 70 Million Jobs and 70 Million Staffing....
Stefanie - Survivor, Attorney, and Prison Abolitionist - Season 2 Episode 1
January 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBJoin Amber and Jason as they launch their second season of Amplified Voices with a guest you won't want to miss: Attorney Stefanie Mundhenk. In this episode, Stefanie talks about how her life was altered by an incident at Baylor University. Her journey takes us from Texas to Washington D.C., where she was a graduate law student at Georgetown, and ultimately to Kentucky where she studied for the bar and is now a practicing attorney. Hear Stefanie explain why she believes the entire criminal...
Reflection: Proximity & Storytelling Matter - Episode 17
December 13, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBIn a rare peek behind the scenes, Amplified Voices hosts, Jason and Amber round out their first season by reflecting on how the podcast has evolved - exploring how proximity and storytelling have been able to make an impact on the many people who have participated, listened and shared the show with others. Through a candid discussion, the hosts highlight the feedback they have received, what the project has meant to each of them and the many things they have learned from the guests who ...
Thomas Owen Baker - From Policing to Academia - Episode 16
November 25, 2020 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBJoin Jason and Amber for a different perspective, as they speak with Thomas Owen Baker, a veteran and former police officer who shares how his involvement in policing affected him, leading to his strong desire to convert his experiences into something of social value . He candidly speaks about life as a law enforcement officer and how his perceptions changed over time. After 9 years serving on the force, he decided to enter the academic sphere, focusing his research on police culture, use o...
Deb Martinez - Shared Survival - Episode 15
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBDeb Martinez's brother is currently incarcerated in Connecticut. In this episode, Deb shares her experience as an advocate for her brother as well as for other incarcerated individuals and their families. She also talks about when she was the victim of a sexual assault as a teenager, an occurrence that completely changed the trajectory of her life. Like most stories, Deb's is multi-dimensional and one you won't want to miss. Deb can be found on twitter as @victim2advocate, on Facebook or by ...
Tiheba Bain - First Love Yourself - Episode 14
October 26, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Jason and Amber speak with Tiheba Bain, a mother, student, activist and advocate for formerly incarcerated women and girls. Tiheba shares her experiences: being raised by her grandmother in Brooklyn, a difficult struggle with addiction, her time behind the walls and the long journey to find her way. Tiheba is the founder of Women Against Mass Incarceration, a nonprofit organization, located in Bridgeport, CT that exists to empower, change and re-shape ...
Nancy - Out of the Darkness - Episode 13
October 13, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Nancy - a business owner, wife, mother, student and advocate from Iowa. Nancy authentically shares how her family was affected by addiction, incarceration, special probation conditions, mandated treatment, public registration and more. Her story particularly highlights how broad and often inflexible probation restrictions can deeply affect the lives and mental health of all members of the family. Her journey and aspirations to...
Tricia - The Impacts On The Family Are The Same - Episode 12
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Jason and Amber speak with Tricia, mother of four and wife of a man who was convicted of a white collar crime and subsequently incarcerated. Tricia bravely shares her experiences, including how she and her children were affected through the process, the shock of the arrest, coping with co-parenting while a parent is incarcerated and public responses to the idea of white collar crime. She speaks of finding humanity in the most unexpected places and highlig...
Andrew - Hope Cannot Be Surrendered - Episode 11
September 29, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Andrew, a pastor from Connecticut who has been impacted by the criminal legal system, both as a family member and as the victim of a crime. Andrew speaks about how the crime and the system has affected his family, congregation, community and more. He shares valuable insights and coping strategies for those who have an incarcerated family member during the age of COVID19, as well as for those who are living with the challenges o...
Daryl McGraw - Power of the Five Year Plan - Episode 10
September 20, 2020 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBDaryl is well-known in criminal justice reform circles in Connecticut. Come hear his story of how he turned his life around and gave back to the community through reentry and addiction recovery services. On the evening we're posting this episode, he's being inducted into Connecticut's First Hall of Change. He is founder of Formerly Inc. Daryl, holds state certifications as an Addictions Counselor, Recovery Support Specialist, and a Criminal Justice Professional. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree ...
Tammy - I’m More Than The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done -Episode 9
September 13, 2020 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBTammy shares her journey from being a young mother to serving in the military and being the victim of military sexual trauma. After becoming a teacher, committing an offense and being impacted by the criminal legal system, she learns to cope with the collateral consequences of a conviction. Her message is one of growth, change and hope as she outlines how she has become an advocate for change. Support the show
Adnan Khan - Creating Possibilities in the Face of a Life Sentence - Episode 8
September 06, 2020 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBJoin Amber and Jason as they have a candid conversation with Adnan Kahn, a man who describes himself as "going from an 8 year-old little league baseball player, to an 18 year-old with a life sentence." During the conversation, Adnan shares his childhood experiences and the factors that lead to his involvement in the criminal legal system. Adnan shares how California's felony murder rule impacted not just his life, but that of thousands of people in the state. His story is one of trauma, acco...
Andre - Decades of Collateral Consequences - Episode 7
August 30, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBAndre is a pastor, former attorney, and advocate. In this episode, Amber and Jason talk with Andre about his involvement in the criminal legal system, how he has healed, and the negative impacts that he and his family have experienced as a result for decades. Support the show
Andre - Decades of Collateral Consequences - Episode 7
August 30, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBAndre is a pastor, former attorney, and advocate. In this episode, Amber and Jason talk with Andre about his involvement in the criminal legal system, how he has healed, and the negative impacts that he and his family have experienced as a result for decades. Support the show
David Garlock - I Am Human - Episode 6
August 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHear David's meaningful story of forgiveness, rehabilitation, spirituality and redemption. In this candid conversation, David talks with Amber and Jason about his difficult childhood where he endured physical, mental, and sexual abuse prior to taking the life of his abuser. After spending years in prison, remarkable events grounded in accountability, acceptance and opportunity, helped David evolve into the strong voice for change that he is today! David can be found in twitter @DavidLeeGar...
Kristen - Our Family Wanted Healing - Episode 5
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBJason speaks with Kristen, a mother, wife and outspoken advocate from Michigan. Kristen bravely shares her family’s story of harm, both within her family and as a result of the criminal legal process that denied them the healing that they earnestly sought. Themes explored include interfamilial sexual abuse, generational trauma, family separation, incarceration, restorative justice, aspirations for reconciliation, primary prevention and more. Resources discussed include the Safer Society Pr...