Let's Talk Reform

SJAIP
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  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

Let’s Talk Reform is brought to you by SJAIP, a collaborative initiative by a team of scientists working to elevate the discussion around social and mental health needs in the school-to-prison pipeline and United States criminal justice system. Every week we sit down with community champions, educators, and advocates working to change the system we see today. Tune in and join the conversation.

  1. 09/29/2021

    The Inside Story with Kandia Milton and Amanda Hall

    TW: Sexual Assault, Mental Health, Substance-Use Disorder In this episode of Let's Talk Reform, Riya Dange and Nuha Naqvi talk with Kandia Milton and Amanda Hall, the Policy Director and Campaign Director for Dream Corps JUSTICE, about culture change in the criminal justice system. In candid conversation, they discuss Amanda and Kandia's personal experiences in the carceral system, health disparities and the EQUAL Act, and ways that individuals can get involved in the Federal Prison Closure Campaign.  Learn more about Kandia's work here: https://www.thedreamcorps.org/bio/kandia-milton/ Learn more about Amanda's work here: https://www.thedreamcorps.org/bio/amanda-hall/

    47 min

  2. 09/22/2021

    Making Your Record with Dr. Taja-Nia Henderson

    Are you a student invested in creating a more just world? In this episode of Let's Talk Reform, Riya Dange and Antoinette Charles talk about how students can effect change with Dr. Taja-Nia Henderson, a professor of law and the dean of the Rutgers Graduate School - Newark. Together, they talk about the ways in which young leaders can pursue their passion projects. Read Dr. Henderson's article #LivingWhileBlack: Blackness as Nuisance here: bit.ly/LWBAULR You can find her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hyphenatedprof?lang=en

    48 min

  3. 09/15/2021

    Society's Carceral Burden with Dr. Sharon Dolovich

    What does society owe to those behind bars? In this episode, Professor Sharon Dolovich of the UCLA School of Law breathes a fresh perspective into the established view of the American prison system – and the moral obligation of a just society to those it incarcerates. The "carceral burden" theory posits that, in imprisoning an individual, the state or federal government has deprived them of the means to live autonomously and support themselves; as a result, the government takes on the responsibility of caring for the incarcerated individual until their release. In the age of COVID, this relationship has come into question more frequently than ever. Join us as Riya Dange and Antoinette Charles guide Professor Dolovich through a riveting discussion of moral philosophy, policy-making, and data-driven advocacy in these unprecedented times. You can learn more about Professor Dolovich’s work and the UCLA Law COVID Behind Bars Project here: https://www.uclacovidbehindbars.org/

    51 min

  4. 07/29/2021

    Writing Truth to Power with Nicole Lewis

    Can you handle the truth? In this episode of Let's Talk Reform, Riya Dange and Antoinette Charles delve into the world of investigative journalism with Nicole Lewis, a staff writer for The Marshall Project. Together, they explore the roles of writers and journalists in uncovering social injustices and holding power to account. Then they hone in specifically on the American incarceration system, covering felony disenfranchisement and the devastating impact of COVID-19 in prisons.  To learn more about Nicole's work and the pervasive effects of COVID-19 in the American prison system, please visit: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/04/23/how-we-survived-covid-19-in-prison  You can also read Nicole's most recent article on voting rights for incarcerated persons here: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/06/23/millions-of-people-with-felonies-can-now-vote-most-don-t-know-it

    48 min

  5. 07/02/2021

    The Physician-Advocate with Dr. Edjah Nduom

    How far does the Hippocratic Oath extend? When incoming medical students swear to "do no harm or injustice" to their patients, are they shouldering a responsibility to speak out against social injustices as well as provide medical care? Riya Dange and Antoinette Charles tackle these crucial questions alongside Dr. Edjah Nduom, a Black neurosurgical oncologist and associate professor at the Emory School of Medicine. Together, they trace Dr. Nduom's journey from medical student to attending physician and how he came to found Physicians for Criminal Justice Reform, an organization that unites doctors across specialties to advocate against the health disparities created by the American incarceration system. Their conversation explores the complexities of pursuing a successful career in medicine as a member of an underrepresented minority group and the critical roles that health care professionals can play in dismantling social injustices. To learn more about Physicians for Criminal Justice Reform, please visit: https://pfcjreform.org/

    57 min

  6. 06/23/2021

    Restorative Justice with Katherin Hervey

    Welcome to another episode of Season 2 of Let's Talk Reform! In our second episode, Riya Dange and Jenna Kanner talk with Katherin Hervey, the director, writer, and producer of the documentary The Prison Within. Hervey's experience as a Los Angeles Public Defender and volunteer prison college instructor inspired her to look into the intricacies of the injustices in the prison system. In the film, viewers get to know a group of men convicted of murder and involved in the Victim-Offender Educational Group. Our conversation explores sociopolitical factors contributing to mass incarceration and the benefit of restorative justice programs.  To watch the trailer of The Prison Within, please visit: https://vimeo.com/190048873

    32 min

  7. 05/25/2021

    Reimagining the Role of Police with Lisa Broderick

    Welcome to Season 2 of Let's Talk Reform! In the first episode of our new season, Riya Dange and Antoinette Charles address the role police have played in harming vulnerable communities of color, a pattern which has garnered more global attention than ever in the past year. They speak with Lisa Broderick, Executive Director of Police2Peace. A business and technology CEO by training, Broderick was inspired by a “vision" at the beach to reimagine the role of police in communities. This conversation explores how police officers can lead social justice initiatives, how the relationships between police and vulnerable communities can be improved, and how police in America can make the shift from “police officers” to “peace officers.” For more information on Police2Peace, please visit: https://police2peace.com/

    31 min

  8. 02/04/2021

    On the Front Lines with Angelo Pinto

    After a mid-season hiatus, we are finally back! In Episode 6, Riya Dange and Antoinette Charles speak with lawyer and human rights activist Angelo Pinto. A founding member of Until Freedom and Justice League NYC, Pinto shares his advocacy work leading a criminal justice task force and engaging in last summer’s BLM protests on the front line. Their conversation explores the devastating impact of juveniles being sentenced as adults in the criminal justice system and ways that budding activists can engage with these issues effective immediately. For more information on Justice League NYC, please visit: https://www.gatheringforjustice.org/justiceleaguenyc

    28 min
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Let’s Talk Reform is brought to you by SJAIP, a collaborative initiative by a team of scientists working to elevate the discussion around social and mental health needs in the school-to-prison pipeline and United States criminal justice system. Every week we sit down with community champions, educators, and advocates working to change the system we see today. Tune in and join the conversation.

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  • Creator
    SJAIP
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SJAIP
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk Reform