Pursuing Justice

Shining A Light On Pregnant Mothers In Prison - A Perspective with Amy Ard [Part 2] 23.08.2022 25:48 ↓

Amy Ard founded the nonprofit: MOTHERHOOD BEYOND BARS in Georgia. This is a continuation of our interview.

Impact of the Justice System and His Mission to Help the Youth [Part 2]: Victor Trillo 09.08.2022 25:50 ↓

Leticia Longaria-Navarro: director of The PATHfinder Network in Portland, Oregon. Victor Trillo; Victor leads a club at Parkrose H.S. in Portland for kids impacted by incarceration in their families. He spent 20+ years in prison.

The Pathfinder Network with Leticia Longario-Navarro-Executive Director {Oregon} 08.08.2022 24:27 ↓

Leticia Longaria-Navarro: director of The PATHfinder Network in Portland, Oregon. Victor Trillo; Victor leads a club at Parkrose H.S. in Portland for kids impacted by incarceration in their families. He spent 20+ years in prison.

Storytelling With People Behind Bars: A Way to Connect~ Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz 04.08.2022 25:38 ↓

Allison Langer is a Writing Coach, Author, and a Co-Producer of Podcast - " Writing Class Radio". Andrea Askowitz is a Author and Co-Producer and Co-Host of "Writing Class Radio"

Storytelling With People Behind Bars: A Way to Connect with Allison Langer and Andrea Askowitz [Part 1] 01.08.2022 25:06 ↓

Allison Langer is a Writing Coach, Author, and a Co-Producer of Podcast - " Writing Class Radio".</p> <p>Andrea Askowitz is a Author and Co-Producer and Co-Host of "Writing Class Radio"

Puppies Behind Bars - Its History and Mission [Part 1] Eric Barsness~Executive Director 16.05.2022 24:08 ↓

Puppies Behind Bars was founded by Gloria Stoga in 1997 in NYC. We speak to its director, Eric Barsness and  one of its trainers, Gilbert Molina.  Gilbert spent 19 years in New York State prisons and was released in 2010. 

Giving Back After Doing Time with Alexa Garza [Part 2] 18.04.2022 25:53 ↓

Alexa Garza is from Texas where she was incarcerated. She learned to copy books into Braille while she was   behind bars, a  job she continues to do since her release. 

Former Offender, Now an Advocate - Jennifer Toon [Part 2] 04.04.2022 26:04 ↓

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Former Offender, Now an Advocate - Jennifer Toon [Part 1] 28.03.2022 24:01 ↓

Jennifer Toon was a juvenile offender in the state of Texas at age 15. She then spent about 20 years in  prison. She was released about 5  years ago and now works for THE COALITION  OF TEXANS WITH DISABILITIES as a criminal justice and mental health advocate in addition to being a published writer.  She is the author of: "Invisible Scars" published in The Texas Observer.

Growing Up Behind Bars - Robin Ledbetter [Part 2] 21.03.2022 26:22 ↓

Robin was arrested at age 14, sentenced to 50 years in prison for felony murder.

Growing Up Behind Bars - Robin Ledbetter [Part 1] 14.03.2022 25:19 ↓

Robin was arrested at age 14, sentenced to 50 years in prison for felony murder.

A Bridge Between Families and their Loved Ones Inside - Kirstin Cornell-PA Prison Society 28.02.2022 23:43 ↓

Kirstin Cornell joined the  Pennsylvania   Prison Society (circa 1787) in 2019 as Social Services Director. Previously, she worked at the Delaware Center for Justice as interim Executive Director.

Andrea Elliott~Exploring Homelessness Through The Eyes of a Child [Part 1] 14.02.2022 24:54 ↓

Andrea Elliott won the Pulitzer Prize in 2007 and is the author of Invisible Child , one of the 10 best books of 2021.

Locked Up at 13: An Odyssey of Discovery - Catherine Jones [Part 2] 07.02.2022 26:19 ↓

Catherine spent 17 years behind bars and is now Co-director of Outreach and mentor for the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth.

Locked Up at 13: An Odyssey of Discovery - Catherine Jones [Part 1] 31.01.2022 25:06 ↓

Catherine spent 17 years behind bars and is now Co-director of Outreach and mentor for the Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth.

Life Without Parole for Children - Preston Shipp [Part 2] 24.01.2022 27:07 ↓

Preston is Senior Policy Counsel with CFSY working directly with state legislators around the country to change sentencing statutes for juveniles.

Life Without Parole for Children - Preston Shipp [Part 1]Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth 17.01.2022 25:17 ↓

Preston is Senior Policy Counsel with CFSY working directly with state legislators around the country to change sentencing statutes for juveniles.

An Introduction to The Pennsylvania Prison Society founded in 1787 ~ Anton Andrew 10.01.2022 27:20 ↓

Anton is the Public Affairs Fellow for Pennsylvania Prison  Society and was a Public Defender and local activist for 25 years.

Volunteering at The Pennsylvania Prison Society - John Hargreaves [Part 1] 03.01.2022 25:19 ↓

John has been with the Society for 15 years as a volunteer and now as a coordinator for all 300 volunteers.