The Wall: Behind and Beyond

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 Check out our merch page at: www.behindthewall.org if you like what you see, please also check out our host's books on Amazon: Exit 2 Excellence: https://a.co/d/asy1sfk From Risk 2 Resilience: https://a.co/d/ainUiqQ The Chad Lake Foundation can be found here: https://www.thechadlakefoundation.org/

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 stories covering the recent badge-bending scandal within the Vallejo Police Department, and digging deep into the coffers and archives of local government. Geoff has brought much needed transparency and a new perspective to reporting and his non-profit, open-source model is changing the face of investigative journalism. We will cover some of Open Vallejo's biggest stories, including the Vallejo Police Department's badge bending scandal. #justice #transparency #freedomofthepress #media

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 celebrities often do a disservice to the justice advocacy arena by glamorizing incarceration. Don't sleep on this episode, it is fire! #justice #prisonreform #reentryservices #nonprofit #prisonlifemovement Check us out on Patreon for discounts on merch and advance notice on new content: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=89740773 If you love our show, you can support us by purchasing a T-shirt from our new JustUs Apparel clothing line: https://www.behindthewall.org/product-page/new-justus-apparel-try-human-t-shirt

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 Please visit Phillip A. Jones Consulting, LLC at: Home | PAJ Consulting LLC #reimagining #justice #advocacy #prisonreform

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. Twitter: @ShipleyWrites @TheAppeal

Phillip speaks with powerful advocate Juanita Belton who makes up 1/3rd of the founding group Sistas in Prison Reform (SIP). She advocates along with Paulettra James and Santia Nance out of Virginia. The Sistas in Prison Reform is a group formed by three women who believe in redemption, rehabilitation, and remorse. They believe that individuals who have served lengthy sentences deserve a second chance. Past mistakes should not define their future lives. Their goal is to raise awareness of those behind the walls. They seek to change the stigma behind those impacted by more serious offenses. SIP believes those incarcerated deserve the right to be reaffirmed in society as productive citizens. More importantly, they are fighting to change the criminal justice system to bring loved ones home. Social media sites: Twitter @thesip2021 – Sistas in Prison Reform @Sinita11_ – J.Bel @YourLovedOneQ – Santia @Nu2You2 – Paulettra Email Thesip2021@gmail.com Website https://sistasinprisonreform.com To assist Phillip: Please donate to my Reentry fund! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Reentry2023 To contact Phillip directly Securus app. Or Securus.com 881507 Alvin Jones Washington State #SIP #incarceratedlivesmatter #criminaljustice #family

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 successful teaching to begin. How to contact Em Daniels and links to purchase her book: Building a Trauma-Responsive Educational Practice: Lessons from a Corrections Classroom (2022) http://bit.ly/traumaresponsiveed Build community - https://groups.google.com/g/trauma-responsive My writing - https://traumaresponsive.substack.com/ Find me - em@meoutloud.com | https://meoutloud.com/ mastodon - @meoutloud@mas.to To assist Phillip: Please donate to my Reentry fund! https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Reentry2023 To contact Phillip directly Securus app. Or Securus.com 881507 Alvin Jones Washington State #reentry #teach #trauma #CRT #criminaljustice #incarceratedlivesmatter Thank you for listening.

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones talks with hometown Bay Area advocate Jessica San Luis who is the Executive Director of Small Axe Foundation. Their motto at Small Axe Foundation is: Sometimes, things fall apart. At Small Axe, they work directly with local businesses to provide crucial support to single-income families with school-aged children who are struggling financially. They pair these families with plumbers, electricians, contractors, childcare providers and local shops to get the assistance they need when they need it. Jessica earned her Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University, and spent more than two decades working as a legal advocate for immigrants, the indigent and the impoverished. Jessica has experienced homelessness firsthand, as a single parent struggling to support a growing family in one of the most expensive places in the world. She brings an enormous amount of functional knowledge, empathy and compassion to Small Axe Foundation. Read more about Jessica and Small Axe Foundation here: https://www.smallaxefoundation.org/blank-6 Jessica can be found on Twitter: @yesssicaSL @small_axe_org To assist Phillip with a successful re-entry. Please donate here: Please donate to my Reentry fund! To contact Phillip directly: Securus app. Or Securus.com 881507 Alvin Jones Washington State #incarceratedlivesmatter #phillipajonesconsultingllc #podcast #reentry #YLabelMe #criminaljustice #michellealexander #thenewjimcrow #georgejackson https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Reentry2023 https://grantparoletophillip.com/

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 experience with the criminal justice system. To support Y Label Me: https://breakfreeindustries.myshopify.com/collections/why-label To connect with Krys via social media. Twitter: @TheGeekKrys LinkedIn: Krys Snider To assist Phillip with a successful re entry. Please donate here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Reentry2023 To contact Phillip directly: Securus app. Or Securus.com 881507 Alvin Jones Washington State #incarceratedlivesmatter #phillipajonesconsultingllc #podcast #reentry #YLabelMe #criminaljustice

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.com To assist Phillip with a successful re entry. Please donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/PAJ-incarcerated-lives-matter To contact Phillip directly Securus app. Or Securus.com 881507 Alvin Jones Washington State #incarceratedlivesmatter #phillipajonesconsulting #cominghome

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 and the amazing folks at CROP are taking returning citizens out of an environment of chaos and instead offering them an environment of safety for them to grow, learn, and develop. CROP https://croporganization.org Richard Mireles Twitter: @PrisonPostHost To assist Phillip with a successful re entry. Please donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/PAJ-incarcerated-lives-matter/share To contact Phillip directly Securus app. Or Securus.com 881507 Alvin Jones Washington State

Incarcerated host Phillip speaks with Beth Chatham, LCSW-C an experienced Trauma informed therapist. Beth graduated from University of MD Baltimore County in 1992 with a double major in Social Work and Sociology. She received her Masters in Social Work in 2007 from Salisbury University. Beth has worked with several populations including the homeless, adolescents at risk of being placed in detention centers, child protection as a case manager and child abuse investigator and international adoptions. She transitioned to therapy in 2014 beginning in an inpatient adolescent psychiatric hospital and then to her current position in an outpatient mental health clinic. She also has extensive training in trauma focused therapy, Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Beth became involved in social justice and prison reform while working with several men who after being released from prison were struggling after their release, they described trauma before and during prison and how that impacted them being successful upon release. To reach Beth Chatham: eholling@msn.com Giving season (End of Year Donations) Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice svstem! https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/ As always, to connect with Phillip directly: Securus.com (there is also an app) Alvin Jones 881507 Washington State Department of Corrections Twitter: @Phillipajones71 https://grantparoletophillip.com/

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 incarcerated and passed away in 2016 from an overdose. These experiences led her to advocacy. She enjoys networking and educating others in why they should help those incarcerated. She deals with organizations that fight the whole justice system as well. They educate people about the importance of voting and knowing their rights. To reach Arika directly: Theanonymousvoices1@gmail.com Arika mentioned F.A.I.R Fighting Against Institutionalized Railroading They are active on Facebook. Also look for Damita Bishop on Facebook. Phillip’s needs: Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice svstem! Please hit that donate button today. https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org As always, to connect with your incarcerated host: Jpay.com Alvin Jones 881507 Washington State Department of Corrections Twitter: @Phillipajones71 https://grantparoletophillip.com/

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 to lead the change they want to see. In this role, she has organized large-scale expungement events and clinics, registered returning citizens to vote, supported high-risk individuals in navigating life after release, and collaborated with Morgan State University to conduct a re-entry health needs assessment research project in Baltimore City. Find out more about Out 4 Justice here: https://www.out4justice.org Nicole referenced Justice Policy Institute (JPI) supporting second chances https://justicepolicy.org/tag/maryland/?page=1&keywords=&sort=DESC&cat=all Phillips needs: Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice svstem! Please hit that donate button today. https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org As always, to connect with your incarcerated host: Jpay.com Alvin Jones 881507 Washington State Department of Corrections Twitter: @Phillipajones71

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Neesa Hart, Programming Director, of Stafford Handbells. The Stafford Regional Handbell Society is a non-profit community handbell organization in the Fredericksburg, VA area. 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 All Ages No Matter Where They Are On Their Musical Journey.” Neesa is also the founder of Jackie’s Song! A Foundation named in memory of her aunt. Jackie’s Song not only brings the wonderful world of music to underserved (at risk) children but also supports men and women who were incarcerated and in need of Re Entry assistance in the Virginia area! Noticing the direct impact on her students of having a parent incarcerated, they added this important layer of support to aide in their successful re entry. To contact Neesa Hart and learn more about her work: https://www.staffordhandbells.org/index.html On Facebook and Instagram look for: Stafford Regional Handbell Society Phillip's needs: https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/ Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice system! Please hit that donate button today. To contact Gary W. Williams to assist with re entry. Jpay.com DOC number 938038 Washington State To connect with Phillip directly. On Jpay.com he is: Alvin Jones 881507 Washington State Department of Corrections Twitter: @Phillipajones71

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Robin Casarjian, Executive Director of The Lionheart Foundation. Phillip was excited to talk to Robin about the programming she has developed and implemented for prisoners and youth-at-risk based on her book Houses of Healing: A Prisoner’s Guide to Inner Power and Freedom. Phillip took this life changing program and was excited to talk to Robin about all of the transformative social and emotional programming The Lionheart foundation provides today. Houses of Healing has been a cornerstone of jail and prison programming for nearly 30 years. To learn more about Robin and Lionheart: https://lionheart.org/ Phillip’s needs: Giving Tuesday is fast upon us. Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice system https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/ Please hit that donate button today. To connect with Phillip directly. On Jpay.com he is: Alvin Jones 881507 Washington State Department of Corrections Twitter: @Phillipajones71

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 April 2018. She made her first parole in July 2019, 450 days of confinement. To read more about Nicole and how you can help: https://rustydiamond.org/encourage-empower-enlighten/ Nicole’s Twitter: @prisondiamond Phillips needs: Giving Tuesday is fast upon us. Phillip’s non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice system https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/ Please hit that donate button today. To connect with Phillip directly. On Jpay.com he is: Alvin Jones 881507 Washington State Department of Corrections #rustydiamond #prisondiamond #IamMorethanMysentence #Reentry #incarceratedlivesmatter #voicesontheinside #thewallbehindandbeyond