The Wall Behind and Beyond

Justice Delayed, Is Justice Denied: Phillip A. Jones X Bruce Bryan

Bruce Bryan was wrongfully incarcerated at the age of 23 and went on to spend 29 long years in maximum-security prison in New York State.
As a result of a corrupt prosecutor who consistently bribed witnesses, and simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Bruce was handed down a life sentence for a crime he did not commit.
With a deep belief that prison was not where he was supposed to be, a fierce sense of hope and trust in a higher power, Bruce made the decision to let time serve him. Bruce viewed his sentence as time given, not time taken, and maintains that time is the most precious resource that we have. 
From the outset, Bruce was committed to ensuring he didn’t become hardened by the cold and often violent harshness of the prison system, which more often than not, results in inmates returning back inside its walls, after periods of prolonged separation from humanity.Thus, embarking his journey of transforming his life by pursuing higher education, reading broadly, and exploring as many self-development opportunities as were available to him.
Bruce Bryan was granted executive clemency by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul December 2022.  He was released from custody April 24, 2023.  He is currently fighting for full exoneration and a declaration of innocence.  Bruce became the first client of the Perlmutter Center.  Attorney Josh Dubin continues to represent him.  The re-review of his case is in progress by the Queens County District Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit.
Since being released, Mr. Bryan has spoken at numerous events, including an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. Mr. Bryan has attended the French Embassy in support of ending the death penalty and supporting the release of wrongfully convicted death row prisoner, Keith Lamar.  Mr. Bryan is passionate about bringing awareness and empowering others through his message of hope, resilience and a commitment to the never-ending journey of self-improvement.   
Bruce is currently employed as a Senior Client Advocate at the Queens Defenders.  Bruce works with a team of skilled attorneys that handle cases across a broad spectrum, ranging from misdemeanors to major trials and homicides. His work encompasses getting involved with clients and advocating for alternatives to incarceration.  The goal is to engage in decarceration and limit the impact of a criminal record on employment, housing, education, and public benefits.
 
 

Episode 51: The Wall: Behind and Beyond Presents Humanizing Reentry & Rehabilitation w/Britney Jones

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
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The Chad Lake Foundation can be found here: https://www.thechadlakefoundation.org/

Episode 49: The Wall Behind and Beyond Presents Open Source Media and Government Transparency

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

Episode 50: The Wall: Behind and Beyond Presents Collaboration in Reentry with Crystal Sheffield

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

The Wall: Behind and Beyond Presents The Evolution of Reentry with Jacqueline Polverari

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
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Inside Out Insights - Episode2

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

Inside Out Insights - Episode 1

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

The Wall: Behind and Beyond Presents Reimagining Justice Advocacy With Chris Stevens of A More Just America (Video)

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

Phillip speaks with David Shipley of The Appeal about Prison Reform in the United Kingdom

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

Redemption, Rehabilitation, and Remorse: The Sistas in Prison Reform w/ Juanita Belton

 
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 – PaulettraEmailThesip2021@gmail.comWebsitehttps://sistasinprisonreform.comTo assist Phillip:Please donate to my Reentry fund!https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Reentry2023To contact Phillip directlySecurus app. Or Securus.com881507 Alvin JonesWashington State#SIP #incarceratedlivesmatter #criminaljustice #family