Episode 1 | Power: Political Context and Impact
The 30 Year Project
In 1994, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (better known as the Crime Bill) was supported by liberals and considered “soft on crime” by conservatives. Yet, the bill is widely criticized today. This episode unpacks the legislation and examines the impact it actually had. Plus, we take a look at where the power lies to create—and disrupt—mass incarceration. Hosted by: Josie Duffy Rice, Journalist and Writer Featuring: Terrell Blount, Executive Director, Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network SA Kimberly Foxx, Cook County State's Attorney Adam...
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Episode 2 | People: Who is Most Affected by Mass Incarceration
The 30 Year Project
“Felon,” “thug,” “superpredator,” “criminal”—these are the ways politicians often talk about people convicted of crimes. As a result, most people don’t have a clear picture of who is actually affected by mass incarceration and what it’s like to be incarcerated. We look at the people entangled in the criminal legal system over the past 30 years and discuss what prison is actually like. Hosted by: Josie Duffy Rice, Journalist and Writer Featuring: Daryl V. Atkinson, Co-Director and Co-Founder, Forward Justice David Ayala, Executive Director, Formerly...
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Episode 3 | Place: Families, Communities, and Beyond
The 30 Year Project
When a person is caught up in the criminal legal system, they aren't the only one who suffers. We look at the ripple effects of mass incarceration and how system involvement can affect a person's family, neighborhood, and broader community. Hosted by: Josie Duffy Rice, Journalist and Writer Featuring: Daryl V. Atkinson, Co-Director and Co-Founder, Forward Justice David Ayala, Executive Director, Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People & Families Movement Terrell Blount, Executive Director, Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network Gina Clayton-Johnson, Executive Director,...
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Episode 4 | Progress: The Fight Against Mass Incarceration
The 30 Year Project
We look at the fight against mass incarceration and talk to leaders in the field about the progress we’ve made so far. Our guests look to the future and imagine an America without the scourge of mass incarceration. Hosted by: Josie Duffy Rice, Journalist and Writer Featuring: Daryl V. Atkinson, Co-Director and Co-Founder, Forward Justice David Ayala, Executive Director, Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People & Families Movement Terrell Blount, Executive Director, Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network Gina Clayton-Johnson, Executive Director, Essie Justice Group...
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The 30 Year Project
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