Prison: The Hidden Sentence Podcast
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWelcome. The purpose of this podcast and it's blog is to help educate and empower those who have or had a loved one in prison. Raising awareness one story at a time.
Did you know that the chances are very high that someone you know has had a loved one incarcerated? Or maybe you are part of the millions of people in the US population who has had a loved one in the prison system?
This Podcast is for you.
Indirectly we are all affected, and if you have a loved one in prison you are probably doing the time even though you committed no crime. This is the hidden sentence that nobody talks about. The sentence does not end once your loved one is released either. Depending on the type of release he or she may still need to deal with probation or parole which carries its own set of regulations.
So the prison issue continues for an indeterminable about of time.
Prison: The Hidden Sentence is about those friends and family members on the outside.
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Family Bonds Beyond Bars
March 01, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBThe bars only physically separate a person from his family, but family bonds go beyond bars. In this heartfelt podcast episode, join Ashley as she opens up about the profound changes that ensued when her husband became incarcerated, affecting not only her but also her four children. Ashley candidly shares her journey – from the initial discovery to navigating the complexities of discussing the situation with others, and how her children are coping. Gain insight into Ashley’s resilience and l...
Legacy Of Transformation: Barbara Allan And David Rothenberg's 50+ Year Journey Changing The Lives Of The Formerly Incarcerated And Their Families
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIncarceration 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 creation of a lasting legacy bui...
Navigating The Holidays With An Incarcerated Loved One - Live Broadcast Recording 3
January 04, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThe primary mission of the Prison Families Alliance (PFA) is to elevate awareness about the far-reaching effects of incarceration on families and communities and to support those on the outside who have loved ones in the carceral system. In this podcast, you'll hear from guests who share their experiences and innovative approaches to supporting individuals who navigate the holidays with an incarcerated loved one. Listen in as a coach offers advice on maintaining well-being, a jail personnel ...
Navigating The Holidays With An Incarcerated Loved One - Live Broadcast Recording 2
December 27, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBJulia Lazareck is the founder of Prison: The Hidden Sentence and co-founder of Prison Families Alliance along with co-founder Barbara Allan. They are both passionate about supporting anyone who has a loved one in the carceral system and raising awareness about the effects of incarceration on families and communities You can find their must-read books on Amazon, for anyone with children or a loved one in the carceral system. Drawing from their own journeys, Julia and Barbara share stories...
Navigating The Holidays With An Incarcerated Loved One - Live Broadcast Recording 1
December 20, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJulia Lazareck is the founder of Prison: The Hidden Sentence and co-founder of Prison Families Alliance along with co-founder Barbara Allan. They are both passionate about supporting anyone who has a loved one in the carceral system and raising awareness about the effects of incarceration on families and communities You can find their must-read books on Amazon, for anyone with children or a loved one in the carceral system. Drawing from their own journeys, Julia and Barbara share stories, to...
A Mother’s Journey Of Grief, Incarceration, Love, And Forgiveness With Lorri Brit
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBKids 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 e...
Part 2 – Michael Liebowitz Shares His Release Experience From Prison
February 01, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MB“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....
Part 1 - Michael Liebowitz Shares How Rehabilitation In Prison Is Possible
January 25, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MBMichael 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 Cul...
Part 2 - Carlos Rebollo Released From Prison After 24 Years
January 18, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn 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 wh...
Part I - Carlos Rebollo Incarcerated At 15 Years Old
January 11, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBHear 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. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s ...
Chuck Gallagher Talks About Prison, Choices, And Second Chances
January 04, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBIn 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 lif...
The Prison Pipeline: Real Stories of Incarceration And The Justice System With Emma Lugo
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBPrison 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 everythin...
A Glimpse Behind A Federal Criminal Appellate Attorney's Life With Elizabeth Franklin-Best
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWhat 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!...
Alex Peder - Communicating From Prison With Corrio
November 02, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIf 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 use...
Trauma Recovery For Prison Families With Jolyn Armstrong
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBYou 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 9...
Bill Baroni - From Bridge To Bars And Back To Helping Others
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBImagine 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. Love the show? Subsc...
A Conference You Want To Know About - InterNational Prisoner's Family Conference With Kayla Victor And Carolyn Esparza
October 05, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWhere 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 th...
David Rothenberg's Legacy - How One Trip To A Prison Created Changes In The Criminal Justice System In New York
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBThe 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-...
How Wrongful Convictions Affect Families - With Dr. Amanda Lewis
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWrongful 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 addi...
How Support Helps Disenfranchised Grief When A Family Member Is Incarcerated With Allegra Pocinki
August 31, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBDisenfranchised 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 incarcerat...
What You Need To Know About Collateral Consequences Before And After Incarceration With Elizabeth Justesen, Esq.
August 17, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBCollateral 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 ...
A Mother's First Visit To Her Son In Prison-Things You Need To Know With Rita
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBImagine 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...
Healing From Prison Trauma With Vera Moore
July 22, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIncarceration 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 ree...
Bitter Or Better With Melisa Schonfield
July 06, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBImagine 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...
Life After Prison With Ro, Adam, And CJ Clausen
June 22, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis 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. Love ...
A 213-Year Sentence And 10 Years Of Hope With Ro And Adam Clausen
June 08, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBThis is an amazing story about two people who met through a friend that changed their lives forever. Ro Clausen had a friend whose boyfriend was in prison. Her friend suggested that she communicate with her boyfriend’s friend, Adam Clausen, who was also incarcerated. Little did she know how much they would have in common and that they would be able to create a deep relationship. Adam was hesitant to start a relationship because of his circumstances, but Rosanne opened his heart, and their jo...
24 Hours Behind Bars
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBArrests can happen to anyone. Incarceration, even for a day, can impact your life. It would permanently be etched on you and change your perspective. In this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence Podcast, host Julia Lazareck is joined by Lily, a native and retired hunter–jumper horse trainer as she shares her experience of being arrested, how it affected her life, and her view of the criminal justice system. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the Prison:...
First-Hand Information On Being A Public Defender With Jessica Smith-Peterson
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBAre you familiar with how the social justice system works, specifically for public defenders? In this episode, Julia Lazareck speaks with Jessica Smith-Peterson, Deputy Public Defender at the Clark County Public Defender's Office in Nevada. Jessica takes us through the ins and outs of the job, explaining when a public defender is assigned and what their role entails. Recalling her personal experiences, she also shares how she's helped clients through various cases. If you've ever wondered wh...
How Shakespeare Helped Life After Prison With Jacquelyn Frank, Ph.D. And Patrick Cox
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBLife after prison is challenging for both the incarcerated and their family. Julia Lazareck welcomes Jacquelyn Frank, Ph.D., who walked into a prison to help with a Shakespeare project. There she met Patrick Cox, one of the incarcerated who participated in the project. Join in the conversation as Patrick and Dr. Jacquelyn discuss the value of programs, the prison journey, and life after. Patrick shares how the program helped him and what life has been like during the first six months out of ...
Yay! Yikes! My Loved One Is Coming Home! With Jolyn Armstrong
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIs your loved one coming home from incarceration? Jolyn Armstrong, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, talks with Julia Lazareck about the challenges you face when helping them reintegrate back into society. The key is to re-evaluate circumstances and boundaries. For example, when Jolyn’s son came home, it was new to him that he could call for a doctor appointment himself. Because while he was in prison, he had to ask her to do so for him. Having a stable home and gentle communication are essen...
What We Can Learn From Scotland's Families Outside With Nancy Loucks
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBFamilies Outside is a national Scottish charity working entirely on behalf of children and families affected by imprisonment. They offer support in three ways: direct emotional support, delivery of training and raising awareness, and longer-term development of policies and practices that create change. Joining Julia Lazareck today is the organization’s Chief Executive, Nancy Loucks, OBE. Nancy imparts their best practices that have helped many and paved the way for positive change in terms o...
Prison Families Alliance Removes The Hidden Sentence
December 15, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBIncarceration is often a traumatic event that negatively impacts both the family as well as the person to be incarcerated. Who do you go to when a loved one is taken into the prison system? In this episode, Julia Lazareck discusses supporting the families and loved ones of prisoners with guests Alexis Schonfield, Barbara Allan, Danica Hubbard, Jolyn Armstrong and Neela Hoeppner, members of the Prison Families Alliance, Inc. The Alliance provides support, information and resources for those a...
Die Jim Crow Records Opens Doors For Justice-Impacted Musicians And Artists
December 01, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWe need to dismantle stereotypes around race and prison in America by amplifying the voices of justice-impacted musicians and artists. Meet Fury Young, the Founder and Executive Director of Die Jim Crow, a record label for currently and formerly incarcerated musicians. Die Jim Crow's mission is "dismantling stereotypes around race and prison in America by amplifying the voices of justice-impacted musicians and artists." Fury and his team are trailblazing the way for us to hear those voices t...
Reconnecting With Your Soulmate: How To Handle A Prison Relationship With Amy Rolack
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWhat would you do if your loved one was incarcerated? Would you leave or stay? Amy Rolack did both. When her childhood sweetheart got incarcerated, she broke off the relationship. After ten long years, she reached back out to him, and now they are married. Join your host Julia Lazareck and her guest Amy Rolack as they talk about what it's like to have a prison relationship. Discover how Amy coped with this struggle and how she is supporting her husband today. Discover what prison visits are ...
Nora Raleigh Baskin Learns About Mass Incarceration
November 03, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBLet people know the struggle you’re going through to lift the stigma and raise awareness. Julia Lazareck’s guest, Nora Raleigh Baskin, shares her discovery about mass incarceration. Nora is an award-winning writer introduced to the issues of social justice when she attended a fundraiser for an organization called RTA. She wasn't shocked as much as ashamed at how little she knew and felt the need to do what she could. Nora was drawn to write about it. She wrote Ruby on the Outside, which is a...
Empowering Your Life: How To Make Lemonade Out Of Lemons With Dr. Tamara Pelosi
October 20, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHas life ever handed you a bunch of lemons? Our guest has been there and shares how she took those lemons and found a way to make lemonade and improve her life. Joining Julia Lazareck today is Dr. Tamara Pelosi. Dr. Pelosi suffered from severe emotional trauma with her husband's imprisonment. When someone is taken into the prison system, it can affect the whole family. Join in the conversation as Dr. Pelosi provides tools to not only help you get through similar challenges but to thrive...
How To Make An Impact On Incarceration: Practical Tips With Latasha Drax
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHow do you make an impact on mass incarceration? Testify your story, and don't put so many expectations on your incarcerated loved one. Julia Lazareck's guest in this episode is Latasha Drax, the founder of I.M.P.A.C.T. Beyond the Wall. Latasha is committed to helping build families and strengthen relationships impacted by incarceration. She was married to her husband for 16 years while he was incarcerated. Latasha shares her journey towards healing, not only for herself but for others, too....
Julia Lazareck Shares The Backstory Of “Prison: The Hidden Sentence” With Matt Duhamel
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWhen you experience trauma, you can either become a victim or a cheerleader. Matt Duhamel of The Outspoken Offender interviews Julia Lazareck on her podcast to discuss the backstory behind her book Prison: The Hidden Sentence™. Julia is a cheerleader to others who are going through what she went through by sharing the information they need. Julia wants you to remember that no matter what your loved one is accused of, you can still love them. It's what they did and not who they are. You need...
Julia Lazareck Shares The Backstory Of “Prison: The Hidden Sentence” With Matt Duhamel Of The Outspoken Offender Podcast
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWhen you experience trauma, you can either become a victim or a cheerleader. Matt Duhamel of The Outspoken Offender interviews Julia Lazareck on her podcast to discuss the backstory behind her book Prison: The Hidden Sentence™. Julia is a cheerleader to others who are going through what she went through by sharing the information they need. Julia wants you to remember that no matter what your loved one is accused of, you can still love them. It's what they did and not who they are. You nee...
Sexual Offenses: Justice, Forgiveness, And Redemption With Jim Prager
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBSexual offenses are often considered one of the most heinous crimes, especially those committed against children. But is there a path towards redemption for people incarcerated for these crimes? Julia Lazareck is on air to answer this question as she talks to a survivor of incarceration for sexual offenses, Jim Prager. Jim shares his story with remarkable honesty, candor, and transparency as he discusses his decades-long journey from sex offenders to advocate for reform and rehabilitation. ...
Sexual Offenses: Justice, Forgiveness, And Redemption With Jim
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBSexual offenses are often considered one of the most heinous crimes, especially those committed against children. But is there a path towards redemption for people incarcerated for these crimes? Julia Lazareck is on air to answer this question as she talks to a survivor of incarceration for sexual offenses, Jim. Jim shares his story with remarkable honesty, candor, and transparency as he discusses his decades-long journey from sex offenders to advocate for reform and rehabilitation. He talks...
New Hour: A Fresh Start For Incarcerated Women With Serena Liguori
August 11, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBIncarcerated women deserve to move forward with life. We can have a fresh start, be happy and live meaningful lives if only we know how to find the much-needed resources. Join Julia Lazareck and the Executive Director of New Hour Serena Liguori as they delve into seeing yourself in a different light, thinking healthy thoughts and moving forward. New Hour is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and children impacted by incarceration. Serena shares how she started her journey when she rec...
Gail Dennis On How She Used Her Voice To Help Neglected Children
July 28, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWhat 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 how her hidden ...
Keeping The Connection With An Incarcerated Loved One During The Pandemic With Charrise Lothamer
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBHaving an incarcerated loved one is hard enough but when the pandemic happened, it was made even harder. Join Julia Lazareck and Charrise Lothamer in this conversation about challenges encountered regarding visitation of an incarcerated loved one during the pandemic and how it differs prior to pandemic. Charrise is an advocate and participates with several groups that support families and advocates for life changes. She shares how she grabs the opportunity even if there are strict rules and ...
Teaching Your Grandchildren How to Live Through Tough Times
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's hard to live life without a mother and having your mother incarcerated is not something. This is the case with one of Evelyn Pacheco’s granddaughters. Evelyn's daughter has been in and out of jail for the longest time. So now it's Evelyn's job to take care of her granddaughter and help her live a life different from her daughter’s. Julia Lazareck brings Evelyn on the show to talk about her situation and how she's solving it with Nevada Women in Trades. Evelyn is the founder of this orga...
Tell Your Children The Truth About Incarceration With Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHow do you tell a child that mommy or daddy is in prison? Julia Lazareck sits down with Dr. Avon Hart-Johnson, the author and Co-founder of DC Project Connect, who explains how parents or guardians can tell the truth about incarceration when talking to children. Dr. Avon points out the importance of understanding the adverse effects of incarceration and how adults can avoid further emotional and mental damage to children using resources such as children’s books and better communication. She ...
Visiting Prison With Children
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBHaving a loved one incarcerated can be a difficult situation, and it can become doubly difficult when you factor children into the mix. How do we help children deal with the burden of having parents in prison? How do you organize prison visits with children? Julia Lazareck sits down and talks with Neela Hoeppner about the trials and challenges her family faced, and continue to face, during her husband’s incarceration. Neela didn't always have all the answers and learned along the way. She sh...
Brandi Weiss: My Two Sons - One Back Home And One In Prison With Autism
May 06, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBBrandi Weiss was thrown into the dark caverns of the prison system when her two sons were incarcerated. Her eldest son went through tumultuous times in his youth and was in and out of prison for 7 years. He now is out of prison and living a successful and happy life. Her youngest son was sentenced at 17 years old to 25 years in prison for a heinous crime. He is one of many of incarcerated people with autism. Enter the world of the prison system from a mother's perspective of having one son t...
Death With Dignity: Coping With Loss In Prison With Dr. Danica Hubbard
April 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBFor people behind bars, dying in prison may be the ultimate suffering anyone can experience. We are honored that Dr. Danica Hubbard is sharing her story with us for the first time about her journey and her father's incarceration. Her bravery and vulnerability are admirable, and anyone who has or had an incarcerated loved one will relate to her story. She describes her father as a successful shape shifter: a son, old-time radio singer, brother, husband, father, widow, divorcé, coach, corporat...
The Amazing Robert Strawder-From Donna Street To Community Advocate
April 08, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBA lot of individuals who go to prison don’t get enough support that can help them get out of the muck instead of being mired deeper in it. As a speaker, educator, and community advocate, Robert Van Strawder is passionate about providing that much needed support to incarcerated youth and their families. A lot of this passion comes from his own experiences in inner city struggles and run-ins with the law – a story that teaches you something new every time you hear it. In this conversation with...