Freedom Unshackled The Podcast

Freedom Unshackled
  • 5.0 (8)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Bimonthly

A podcast to address systemic issues within the criminal justice system. We aim to highlight individuals directly impacted by U.S. prisons.

  1. Mar 23

    The Silencing of Women’s Voices in a Male Dominated Movement.

    In this episode, the conversation is about how incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women continue to be the forgotten population, even within spaces that claim to advocate for justice and reform. From disparities in reentry programming, to unequal speaking opportunities, to ongoing concerns about safety inside correctional facilities and under community supervision, this conversation explores why women’s voices must be centered in the criminal justice movement. This episode highlights lived experience, policy concerns, and the urgent need for more formerly incarcerated women to step forward, be heard, and help shape the direction of reform. Because justice must include women fully.

    27 min

  2. 02/22/2025 ·  Bonus

    Locked Down & Silenced: Exposing NYS Corrections’ Illegal Strike and Systemic Abuse

    Freedom Unshackled Coalition Condemns Suspension of HALT and Calls for Immediate Action to Address Inhumane Conditions for Incarcerated New Yorkers

    9 min

  3. 02/03/2025 ·  Bonus

    Raising Our Voices for Parole Justice

    This episode of Freedom Unshackled: Voices of Justice highlights the fight for parole justice, focusing on the transformative potential of the Elder Parole and Fair & Timely Parole bills. It examines how these reforms address unjust, racially charged sentences and create pathways for incarcerated individuals to reunite with their families and communities. The episode also emphasizes the power of collective action, with reflections on the recent Parole Justice rally and the inspiring voices of youth and formerly incarcerated women. Ultimately, it calls for continued activism to reshape the criminal justice system and ensure dignity, humanity, and redemption for all.

    9 min

  4. 01/13/2025

    Criminal Justice Reform and Advocacy for Change

    In this podcast, we will discuss the urgent need for criminal Justice reform, focusing on the impact of the systemic racism and violence within the prison system. We will also discuss ways to join the movement in criminal justice advocacy.

    13 min

  5. 01/02/2025

    Unveiling Injustice

    A podcast dedicated to exposing corruption, abuse, and violence by correctional staff in prisons and jails. Through survivor stories, expert insights, and advocacy, we can shine a light on the systemic issues within correctional facilities and push for accountability and reimagining what The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision should be.

    16 min

  6. 12/28/2024

    The Violent Culture of Corrections, the death of Robert Brooks & Action

    The Culture of Corrections is marred by systemic violence and corruption, perpetuating harm rather than fostering accountability, rehabilitation, or justice

    11 min

  7. 07/01/2024

    The Holding Cell

    In this segment formerly incarcerated women discuss what it was like for them after arrest being placed in a holding cell before seeing a judge at arraignment. What did we see, hear or smell.

    32 min

  8. 05/09/2024

    The Arrest

    Formerly incarcerated women discussing their mindset during arrest

    27 min
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A podcast to address systemic issues within the criminal justice system. We aim to highlight individuals directly impacted by U.S. prisons.

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