The Wall: Behind and Beyond

Y Label Me: A Talk With Clothing Designer & Advocate Krys Snider

On this episode Phillip speaks with Krys Snider (She/They). This fierce advocate is someone who has lived a full circle experience, first as a correctional officer, then as someone who experienced incarceration herself. Krys has a passion for criminal justice reform and work in the re-entry space. She has a clothing line named “Y Label Me” with a focus on bringing awareness and empathy to the community of Americans who have experience with the criminal justice system.
To support Y Label Me:
 
https://breakfreeindustries.myshopify.com/collections/why-label
 
To connect with Krys via social media.
Twitter: @TheGeekKrys
LinkedIn: Krys Snider
 
To assist Phillip with a successful re entry.
Please donate here:
 
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Reentry2023
 
To contact Phillip directly:
Securus app. Or Securus.com
881507 Alvin Jones
Washington State
#incarceratedlivesmatter #phillipajonesconsultingllc
#podcast #reentry #YLabelMe #criminaljustice

Paralegal and Wife Advocate Emily Castro Take On Sentencing And Prison System Injustices in Georgia

Meet Mrs. Emily Castro fierce Georgia advocate for men and women incarcerated. Not only does she speak with incarcerated host Phillip about her many years as a paralegal but she’s also a staunch advocate for her husband who is currently incarcerated.
For families who want to know how to help their loved ones who are still behind the wall. Please listen in as Emily tells you how to get it done.
To contact Emily:
Ekfcastro13@gmail.com
 
To assist Phillip with a successful re entry. Please donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/PAJ-incarcerated-lives-matter
 
 
To contact Phillip directly
Securus app. Or Securus.com
881507 Alvin Jones
Washington State
#incarceratedlivesmatter
#phillipajonesconsulting
#cominghome

CROP: Building California Communities Where Justice-Involved People Can Thrive

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones passes the mic to 
RICHARD MIRELES, DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT OF CREATING RESTORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS (CROP). Mr. Mireles is also formerly incarcerated (21 yrs) and has been a beacon of hope for returning citizens. He is also one the hosts of a successful podcast, The Prison Post. https://youtube.com/@ThePrisonPost
 
Please tune into this captivating conversation on how Richard and the amazing folks at CROP are
taking returning citizens out of an environment of chaos and instead offering them an environment of safety for them to grow, learn, and develop. 
CROP
 
https://croporganization.org
 
Richard Mireles Twitter:
@PrisonPostHost
 
To assist Phillip with a successful re entry. Please donate:
 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/PAJ-incarcerated-lives-matter/share
 
To contact Phillip directly 
Securus app. Or Securus.com
881507 Alvin Jones 
Washington State 

Trauma, At The Heart of the Carceral System, Often Goes Untreated — an interview with Beth Chatham

Incarcerated host Phillip speaks with Beth Chatham, LCSW-C an experienced Trauma informed therapist. Beth graduated from University of MD Baltimore County in 1992 with a double major in Social Work and Sociology. She received her Masters in Social Work in 2007 from Salisbury University. Beth has worked with several populations including the homeless, adolescents at risk of being placed in detention centers, child protection as a case manager and child abuse investigator and international adoptions.  She transitioned to therapy in 2014 beginning in an inpatient adolescent psychiatric hospital and then to her current position in an outpatient mental health clinic.  She also has extensive training in trauma focused therapy, Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.  Beth became involved in social justice and prison reform while working with several men who after being released from prison were struggling after their release, they described trauma before and during prison and how that impacted them being successful upon release.
 
To reach Beth Chatham:
eholling@msn.com
 
Giving season (End of Year Donations) 
Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice svstem!
https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/
 
As always, to connect with Phillip directly:
Securus.com (there is also an app)
Alvin Jones 881507
Washington State Department of
Corrections
Twitter: @Phillipajones71
https://grantparoletophillip.com/

The Challenge of Advocating For Incarcerated Loved Ones: An Interview w/ Arika Rodriguez

Meet Mrs. Arika Rodriguez, a Georgia advocate whose husband is currently incarcerated. Arika’s husband is currently in need of substance abuse treatment. She shares their story of being arrested on conspiracy charges and her being detained while pregnant. Arika’s husband has been incarcerated since the age of 15 yrs old, he was released for 2 months and incarcerated again. She is also the daughter of a man who was formerly incarcerated and passed away in 2016 from an overdose. These experiences led her to advocacy. She enjoys networking and educating others in why they should help those incarcerated. She deals with organizations that fight the whole justice system as well. They educate people about the importance of voting and knowing their rights. To reach Arika directly: Theanonymousvoices1@gmail.com Arika mentioned F.A.I.R Fighting Against Institutionalized Railroading They are active on Facebook. Also look for Damita Bishop on Facebook. Phillip’s needs: Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice svstem! Please hit that donate button today. https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org As always, to connect with your incarcerated host: Jpay.com Alvin Jones 881507 Washington State Department of Corrections Twitter: @Phillipajones71 https://grantparoletophillip.com/
 

Out For Justice Empowers Returning Citizens in Maryland to Make Policy Change in the Carceral System

Meet Baltimore home town hero Mrs. Nicole Hanson-Mundell. 
This powerhouse is an expert on criminal justice policy and re-entry in Maryland. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Out for Justice, a member-led nonprofit organization for returning citizens working to reform local and statewide reentry policies. Nicole leads Out for Justice by advancing its mission to engage, educate and empower those with criminal records to lead the change they want to see. In this role, she has organized large-scale expungement events and clinics, registered returning citizens to vote, supported high-risk individuals in navigating life after release, and collaborated with Morgan State University to conduct a re-entry health needs assessment research project in Baltimore City.
 
Find out more about Out 4 Justice here:
 
https://www.out4justice.org
 
Nicole referenced
Justice Policy Institute (JPI) supporting second chances 
 
https://justicepolicy.org/tag/maryland/?page=1&keywords=&sort=DESC&cat=all
 
Phillips needs:
Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice svstem!
Please hit that donate button today.
 
https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org
 
As always, to connect with your incarcerated host:
Jpay.com 
Alvin Jones 881507
Washington State Department of
Corrections
Twitter: @Phillipajones71

Neesa Hart Talks w/ Phillip about Reentry Obstacles and Her Foundation’s Work to Overcome Them

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Neesa Hart, Programming Director, of Stafford Handbells. The Stafford Regional Handbell Society is a non-profit community handbell organization in the Fredericksburg, VA area.
Neesa says, “I Have Always Loved The Transformative Power Of Handbells. Together, We Make Beautiful Music Working In Unison And Supporting Each Other. I Love That We Are Able To Bring This Joy To All Musicians Of All Ages No Matter Where They Are On Their Musical Journey.”
 
Neesa is also the founder of Jackie’s Song! A Foundation named in memory of her aunt. Jackie’s Song not only brings the wonderful world of music to underserved (at risk) children but also supports men and women who were incarcerated and in need of Re Entry assistance in the Virginia area! Noticing the direct impact on her students of having a parent incarcerated, they added this important layer of support to aide in their successful re entry. 
 
To contact Neesa Hart and learn more about her work:
 
https://www.staffordhandbells.org/index.html
 
 
On Facebook and Instagram look for:
Stafford Regional Handbell Society 
 
Phillip's needs:
 
https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/
 
Giving season is here! Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice system! 
 
 
 
 
 
Please hit that donate button today.
 
To contact Gary W. Williams to assist with re entry.Jpay.com DOC number 938038Washington State
 
To connect with Phillip directly. On Jpay.com he is:
Alvin Jones 881507
Washington State Department of
Corrections
Twitter: @Phillipajones71

Lionheart Foundation: Nonprofit Dedicated To Transformational Programs Behind The Wall

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Robin Casarjian,
Executive Director of The Lionheart Foundation.
Phillip was excited to talk to Robin about the programming she has developed and implemented
for prisoners and youth-at-risk based on her book Houses of Healing: A Prisoner’s Guide to Inner Power and Freedom. Phillip took this life changing program and was excited to talk to Robin about all of the transformative social and emotional programming The Lionheart foundation provides today. Houses of Healing has been a cornerstone of jail and prison programming for nearly 30 years.
 
 
To learn more about Robin and Lionheart:
https://lionheart.org/
 
Phillip’s needs:
Giving Tuesday is fast upon us. Phillip's non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM). We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice system
 
https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/
 
Please hit that donate button today.
 
 
To connect with Phillip directly. On Jpay.com he is:
 
Alvin Jones 881507
 
Washington State Department of Corrections
 
Twitter: @Phillipajones71
 

How the Rusty Diamond Network Lifts and Empowers Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women in Tx

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Rusty Diamond founder, Nicole Hutchison-Moore. 
This Momma Diamond can not take back that fateful night but her beginning and ending will move you to action and tears. 
Nicole says, God brought me to my knees on May 15, 2015. I stay humble in that reminder and grateful to know that life now is HIS and I must share it with others.
 
Nicole was sentenced to the Texas Prison(TDCJ) in April 2018. She made her first parole in July 2019, 450 days of confinement. 
 
To read more about Nicole and how you can help:
https://rustydiamond.org/encourage-empower-enlighten/
 
Nicole’s Twitter:
@prisondiamond
 
Phillips needs:
Giving Tuesday is fast upon us. Phillip’s non profit Inside/Outside Consults, Inc. has partnered with A Beautiful Heart Ministries (ABHM).  We would love for you to visit ABHM to donate for this GIVING season to help those impacted by the justice system 
 
https://www.abeautifulheartministries.org/
 
Please hit that donate button today. 
 
To connect with Phillip directly. On Jpay.com he is:
Alvin Jones 881507
Washington State Department of
Corrections
 
#rustydiamond #prisondiamond
#IamMorethanMysentence
#Reentry 
#incarceratedlivesmatter
#voicesontheinside
#thewallbehindandbeyond

Intersections of Spirituality, Religion and Redemptive Justice: Phillip w writer & Advocate C Dreams

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Journalist and Advocate C Dreams. C Dreams is a 
theologian and religious historian, with a Bachelors in Theology (emphasis history) and a Master's in Theological Studies. She is a doctoral candidate at Amherst Theological Seminary. As a theologian and historian, C Dreams studies the intersection of religion with crime, punishment and rehabilitation. 
 
C Dreams earned a diploma in  paralegal studies, with special training in Civil Litigation. She's been a journalist for about 2 years, and has been writing for 7 years. She’s a fierce advocate for criminal justice and prison condition reform. 
To learn more about C Dreams:
Twitter @UnCagedCritique
C Dreams website:
 
https://filtermag.org/author/c-dreams/
 
 
 
Organizations mentioned in episode FAIR (Fighting Against Institutionalized Railroading 
 
FAIR HomePage
 
 
Inside Outside Consults:
https://www.insideoutsideconsults.org/
 
 
To support Phillip: 
 
GoFundMe
 
 
To connect with Phillip directly. On Jpay.com he is:
Alvin Jones 881507
Washington State Department of
Corrections
 
#spirituality #redemption #Cdreams #incarceratedlivesmatter 
#voicesontheinside
#insideoutsideconsults