Episode 5: Dr. Darren Wheelock on why recidivism stats are very misleading or flawed

05/20/21 • 42 min

Dr. Darren Wheelock is, among other things, a criminal justice professor at Marquette University who has studied recidivism for a number of years. We spoke about the way this widely accepted barometer of success or failure in criminal justice programs and funding is misleading to say the least. Not only is it defined differently in states across the county but many of the ways it is defined overstate the issue or understate it considerably. We also touch on the new Education Preparedness Program at Marquette blending incarcerated and non-incarcerated college students.
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- For resources and events in reentry/reform/decarceration work in Wisconsin visit the Wisconsin Decarceration Platform

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Episode 4: Daniel Forkkio, the CEO of Represent Justice on the power of correcting the narrative

Daniel Forkkio is the CEO of Represent Justice, whose mission is to turn stories into action to change the justice system, while building the capacity of system-impacted communities. Represent Justice started as an impact campaign inspired by the life and legacy of Bryan Stevenson, and launched in December 2019 alongside the Warner Bros. theatrical release of Just Mercy. Through a two-year strategic plan, Represent Justice will continue to engage audiences through powerful stories and media, to build awareness and spark collective action. Please check out their work and impact at representjustice.org. We spoke about the power of stories and addressing the narrative surrounding people with criminal records and their interest in Wisconsin.
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- For resources and events in reentry/reform/decarceration work in Wisconsin visit the Wisconsin Decarceration Platform

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Episode 6: Dawn and Carmen are two shining examples of collaboration in Wisconsin

Dawn Barnett of Running Rebels and Carmen Pitre of the Sojourner Truth House are shining examples of the self-awareness, commitment, and power of collaboration. They share fantastic stories and insights about giving up control and sharing the spotlight for the larger purpose that is behind all of our work as humanizers and systems changers.
- To contact and for more info on The Community: https://sociatap.com/Thecommunity/
- For resources and events in reentry/reform/decarceration work in Wisconsin visit the Wisconsin Decarceration Platform