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

05/27/21 • 37 min

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

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 7: David Carlson discusses decarceration efforts in Eau Claire and his new holistic treatment operation We Adapt

David Carlson fought in the military, spent time in prison, and has significant experience as a humanizer in the reentry/reform/decarceration work with the ACLU in Eau Claire. His background and experience led to some powerful commentary during our conversation about collaborating across state, his disappointment working with the police to address the system, and his new venture We Adapt, which treats people through exercise and the outdoors. David is a fantastic example of how those who have experienced incarceration are leaders in work to promote more comprehensive and sustainable safety and justice in society.
- 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