Look at Us as Human Beings

This episode contains mentions of intimate partner violence, murder and  substance use disorder.

In the final episode, meet Ivy Johnson (she/her) a Psychological First Responder, Caretaker and Social Justice and Anti Violence Activist. Ivy uses her experience with incarceration to highlight the need to repeal the forced labor statute in the 13th Amendment. She also shares her story around housing insecurity and supervision burdens and barriers in her quest for a successful reentry journey. Later in the episode, GWI Program and Data Manager Aathira Chennat interviews Liz Johnston, Re-entry Coach and Certified Peer Support and Recovery Specialist with Family Services of Montgomery County. Liz talks about the work of supporting individuals who return home from incarceration and connects re-entry to the gender wealth gap.

Sources:

-On Housing Insecurity and Re-entry for Women: https://generocity.org/philly/2024/03/20/from-bars-to-belonging-overcoming-the-housing-crisis-facing-returning-citizens/

-On 13th Amendment: 13th amendment Loophole

Abolition Amendment Legislation

-On Parole Sundown: Parole Sundown