The Wall: Behind and Beyond
The Wall: Behind and Beyond seeks to tackle misconceptions, myths, and societal issues that are the result of false narratives that are espoused by film and television. As told by currently incarcerated host, Phillip Jones.
Episodes
Host Phillip A. Jones, Jr. talks with Britney Allen Jones, Founder and CEO of The Chad Lake Foundation about turning tragedy into triumph. Britney runs an organization that brings substantive and holistic support to justice-impacted men and women as they reintegrate into their communities. #justice #prisonreform #redemption #reentry #justicereform #healing
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Host Phillip A. Jones talks to Geoffrey King, civil rights attorney and Executive Editor of Open Vallejo, the first non-profit news organization in Vallejo, California. After witnessing police violence in his hometown, Geoff used his education as well as his experiences as a litigator and founded Open Vallejo, the first non-profit news source in Vallejo, California. Over the past several years, Geoff and his team have broken major ...
Host Phillip A. Jones, Jr. talks with Crystal Sheffield of Sacramento Area Reentry Collaborative about the changing face of reentry services. Crystal runs an organization that brings advocates and service providers together to pool resources and find alternative ways to support justice-impacted men and women as they reintegrate into their communities. #justice #prisonreform #redemption #reentry #justicereform
Host Phillip A. Jones speaks with Jacqueline Polverari, MSCJ, Executive Director of Evolution Reentry Services. Ms. Polverari is an expert in the reentry arena, and brings her educational, professional and life experiences to the table in a big way for justice-impacted men and women and their families. Ms. Polverari talks about preparing for reentry, how to leave prison with the resources and tools needed to be successful, and how ...
In the second installment of our new series, we go behind the wall and talk to our incarcerated host, Philip A. Jones about his life, his work, and his advice to at-risk youth. Don't miss these short, hard-hitting dives into prison life, justice advocacy and the work we do here at The Wall: Behind and Beyond. #justicereform #prisonlife #advocacy #justiceimpacted #reentryservices
In our new series, we go behind the wall and talk to our incarcerated host, Philip A. Jones about his life, his work, and his insights. Don't miss these short, hard-hitting dives into prison life, justice advocacy and the work we do here at The Wall: Behind and Beyond. #justicereform #prisonlife #advocacy #justiceimpacted #reentryservices
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the arena of justice advocacy with the Executive Director of a new nonprofit organization staffed entirely by justice-impacted men and women. Chris Stevens discusses his own experiences within the justice system, how they shaped his trajectory towards advocacy, and how he envisions building A More Just America.
Learn more about A More Just America at: A More Just America Action Fund
In this incredible new episode, Phillip speaks with David Shipley, writer and prison reform advocate based in the United Kingdom. David discusses his experiences at HMP Hollesley Bay prison, and the differences between a closed custody environment and the open prison model used at Hollesley Bay. David uses his own experiences in both closed and open custody environments to advocate for prison reform both in the UK and the US. Twit...
Phillip A. Jones speaks with Author and dynamic Educator Em Daniels. Author of Building a Trauma-Responsive Educational Practice. Em and Phillip discuss the challenges of the carceral system and highlight the challenges of the educational system behind the wall. Em emphasized why it’s so important that educators who teach in correctional settings consider the traumatic environment as well as the trauma of their students for true...
On this episode Phillip speaks with Krys Snider (She/They). This fierce advocate is someone who has lived a full circle experience, first as a correctional officer, then as someone who experienced incarceration herself. Krys has a passion for criminal justice reform and work in the re-entry space. She has a clothing line named “Y Label Me” with a focus on bringing awareness and empathy to the community of Americans who have experie...
Meet Mrs. Emily Castro fierce Georgia advocate for men and women incarcerated. Not only does she speak with incarcerated host Phillip about her many years as a paralegal but she’s also a staunch advocate for her husband who is currently incarcerated.
For families who want to know how to help their loved ones who are still behind the wall. Please listen in as Emily tells you how to get it done.
To contact Emily:
Ekfcastro13@gmail...
Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones passes the mic to
RICHARD MIRELES, DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT OF CREATING RESTORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS (CROP). Mr. Mireles is also formerly incarcerated (21 yrs) and has been a beacon of hope for returning citizens. He is also one the hosts of a successful podcast, The Prison Post. https://youtube.com/@ThePrisonPost
Please tune into this captivating conversation on how Richard...
Meet Mrs. Arika Rodriguez, a Georgia advocate whose husband is currently incarcerated. Arika’s husband is currently in need of substance abuse treatment. She shares their story of being arrested on conspiracy charges and her being detained while pregnant. Arika’s husband has been incarcerated since the age of 15 yrs old, he was released for 2 months and incarcerated again. She is also the daughter of a man who was formerly incar...
Out For Justice Empowers Returning Citizens in Maryland to Make Policy Change in the Carceral System
Meet Baltimore home town hero Mrs. Nicole Hanson-Mundell.
This powerhouse is an expert on criminal justice policy and re-entry in Maryland. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Out for Justice, a member-led nonprofit organization for returning citizens working to reform local and statewide reentry policies. Nicole leads Out for Justice by advancing its mission to engage, educate and empower those with criminal records...
Neesa says, “I Have Always Loved The Transformative Power Of Handbells. Together, We Make Beautiful Music Working In Unison And Supporting Each Other. I Love That We Are Able To Bring This Joy To All Musicians Of...
Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Rusty Diamond founder, Nicole Hutchison-Moore.
This Momma Diamond can not take back that fateful night but her beginning and ending will move you to action and tears. Nicole says, God brought me to my knees on May 15, 2015. I stay humble in that reminder and grateful to know that life now is HIS and I must share it with others.
Nicole was sentenced to the Texas Prison(TDCJ) in Apri...
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