Every year, approximately 650,000 people return to their communities from correctional facilities across the United States. This moment marks the beginning of a challenging journey that will determine whether they successfully reintegrate into society or fall back into cycles of crime and incarceration. The statistics paint a sobering picture: without proper ... Show More
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Episode 43 The Power of Forgiveness in Rebuilding Relationships
<p>Today we revisit Forgiveness is a WORD that carries so much weight, doesn’t it? For some, it feels like an impossible mountain to climb, riddled with pain and unanswered questions. How do you forgive someone who’s hurt you deeply? How do you forgive yourself for the mistakes y ... Show More
14m 59s
Nov 14
Episode 42 Understanding Triggers and How to Avoid Them
<p><span>For anyone rebuilding a life after addiction or incarceration, the world often appears to be a minefield of potential triggers. These aren't just minor annoyances; they are powerful sensory and emotional cues, potent reminders that can, in a flash, yank you back into old ... Show More
18m 26s
Nov 2024
Perseverance: Wrote his own parole plan and gained his freedom, now offers service to inmates seeking parole.
<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dominique Leonard.</p> <p>Founder of <strong>Jus' Free</strong>:</p> <hr> <p>🎙️ <strong>Interview Summary</strong></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Dominique Leona ... Show More
26m 54s
Feb 2023
Fireside With The Underboss - "When I got out of PRISON"
When you don’t have the support, I don’t see how it’s even possible to succeed when you get out of prison. They release you with no ID, no nothing and expect you to find your way. You can’t get a job with livable wages, you can’t get a place to live and they wonder why so many pe ... Show More
11m 22s
Feb 2025
The Sunday Read: ‘What Happened When America Emptied Its Youth Prisons’
<p>When David Muhammad was 15, his mother moved from Oakland, Calif., to Philadelphia with her boyfriend, leaving Muhammad in the care of his brothers, ages 20 and 21, both of whom were involved in the drug scene. Over the next two years, Muhammad was arrested three times — for s ... Show More
44m 28s