Elpida for Incarceration

Elpida for Incarceration

With me today is Stephon Johnson, a man who spent a total of 19 years in prison.  His second sentence lasted 16 years, spending part of his it in the brutal conditions of Sing Sing.  He will discuss the factors that led to his incarceration as well as his experiences with correctional officer brutality and solitary confinement within prison.  Finally, he will explain the journey he’s taken to heal, leading to the creation of his start-up Safe Space.  I hope you enjoy and walk away feeling further informed on mass incarceration within the United States.  And remember,...

Elpida for Incarceration

With me today is Dr. James Dunlea, a PhD professor who has studied incarceration intensively. He will explain what leads to individuals becoming incarcerated (i.e. poverty, violence, etc) through the lens of psychology. He will also describe the psychological impacts of experiences within prison/jail such as solitary confinement, lack of social connection, and guard abuse. Finally, he will walk us through the impact of racism and sexism within the legal system on incarceration. I hope you enjoy and walk away feeling further informed on mass incarceration within the United States. And remember,...

Elpida for Incarceration

With me today is Sergeant Peter Griffith who’s been working as a police officer and doing community outreach over the past 28 years.  He’ll provide insights into how police officers handle tension with their citizens, and he’ll share his views on the overall effectiveness of police officers.  In his own words, “These interactions with the community are priceless. They are the most important part of what we do.”  I hope you enjoy, and walk away feeling further informed on mass incarceration within the United States.  And remember, stay hopeful out there!

Elpida for Incarceration

With me today is Jason Bostic, the Vice President of the Center of Justice Program at Columbia University.  He grew up in an impoverished neighborhood, and has experienced a lot of violence in his life including losing his father to murder.  He’s also seen first hand how incarceration impacts people, and had close encounters with it himself.  Still, he made the decision to turn his life around and hopes to encourage the younger generations to do the same.  In his own words, “I’m what happens when you give anyone resources. So, if you can help anyone, help them....

Elpida for Incarceration

With me today is Akira Rose, the first guest on this podcast and a passionate activist. She will dive into many topics regarding incarceration, one being the relationship between the citizens and the police (a relationship that is very broken in her eyes).  She will also address society's largely inaccurate and unfair view of those criminalized.  Participating in legal system reform and interacting with youth, she's seen first-hand how damaging the stigma surrounding criminalized individuals can be. To give you a preview of her powerful insights: "Being someone who's incarcerated...