Victims Seen and Unseen
A Family That Heals Together
Victim Services provides support immediately following a crime or sudden tragedy. Today we are speaking with Tazio Clarke, a social worker, pastor and manager with the Victim Services program about the importance of providing a safe space for victims. Over the years his work experience has also allowed him to support individuals who are incarcerated and he has come to realize, those committing crimes also bear the tragic stories of hurt.
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The Cross and the Switch Blade
A Family That Heals Together
A Family That Heals Together Podcast is a weekly conversation with Kyle Carter and Carole Sandy. They are both deeply passionate about the ripple effect that can alter the path of communities and future generations that do not confront the issues of incarceration.
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Our Why...The Family that Heals together
A Family That Heals Together
In this episode we introduce you to our podcast and invite to take this journey to supporting those who are often silenced by the traumatic experience of incarceration. This week’s episode is an introduction to the podcast where to talk about what we both learned from our practice and what we hope to bring to our conversations weekly. We will be chatting with family members, experts and ex- offenders who will shed some light on what it has been like to impacted by incarceration.
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Families with a Child Behind Bars
A Family That Heals Together
Our guest this week is a mother and correctional officer who knows firsthand what families face when they have a loved one who is incarcerated. She shares her challenges with having a child who is incarcerated and how that impacts her other children along with her fears around life in prison.
info_outlineA Family That Heals Together Podcast is a weekly conversation with Kyle Carter and Carole Sandy. They are both deeply passionate about the ripple effect that can alter the path of communities and future generations that do not confront the issues of incarceration.
Rev. Kyle Carter is a Duty Chaplain in a maximum-security correctional Detention Centre, with over fifteen years of experience working with community organizations, emergency residential care and the homeless. As a Restorative Justice facilitator, he prepared attendees for difficult conversations, including meeting with their victims. He encourages families facing major life changes and understands the value in running art programs and healing circles within communities and prisons. Carole Sandy is a Couple and Family Therapist and a Registered Social Worker who has worked alongside families, and individuals facing domestic violence, family break-ups and formally incarcerated individuals effected by their past actions. She comes with over fifteen years of experience counselling, coaching and advising individuals. She works from a strength-based approach and believes all families are capable of change.
If you have a question for Carole Sandy and Kyle Carter send it to [email protected]