Kara Janssen is formerly incarcerated and works on prison reentry and reform. she is a storyteller and teaches others how to tell their story. Only you can tell your own story from your perspective.

Kara's Linked In: / karaejanssen

We Stand AZ: https://www.alignable.com/glendale-az...

We Stand AZ is "a community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to empowering incarcerated individuals and their loved ones to become powerful advocates for change."

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Corrio helps inmates connect with their loved ones by allowing an inmate to receive and leave messages at any time using standard prison phones. - https://corriospc.org

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In this conversation, Valerie Cartonio interviews John R. Whitman about the Creative Prisons Project, which aims to harness the creative potential of incarcerated individuals. They discuss the challenges of copyright registration for prisoners, the therapeutic benefits of art, and the vast untapped creativity within the prison population. Whitman emphasizes the importance of creativity in rehabilitation and the need for societal change to address poverty as a root cause of incarceration. The conversation highlights the potential for art and creativity to transform lives and improve prison environments.

Prisons of Creativity:

https://amzn.to/4751NME

Creative Prisons

https://creativeprisons.org/

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In this episode of the Prison Pod, Valerie Cartonio interviews Madinah Wilson-Anton, a Delaware state representative and comedian. They discuss Madinah's advocacy for social justice, her experiences with vitiligo, and the importance of humor in addressing serious topics. Madinah shares her journey in politics, the significance of community engagement, and the role of faith and hope in her work. The conversation also touches on the value of extended families, inspiring books, and the motivations that drive Madinah to make a difference in her community.

Delaware House of Democratics:

https://housedems.delaware.gov/members/house-district-26/

For Lack of a Better Word - podcast/comedy

https://shows.acast.com/for-lack-of-a-better-word

Link Tree - All things Madinah

https://linktr.ee/madinahcomedy

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In this episode of the Prison Pod, host Valerie Cartonio speaks with Percy H. Pitzer, a retired warden and founder of the Pitzer Family Education Foundation. They discuss the importance of education in reducing recidivism, the role of inmates in supporting educational initiatives, and the need for community engagement in the rehabilitation process. Percy shares his experiences in the correctional system and emphasizes the necessity of common sense in sentencing and rehabilitation. The conversation highlights the foundation's efforts to support children of incarcerated parents and the importance of expunging criminal records to aid reintegration into society.

Pitzer Family Eduction Foundation - https://pfefscholarships.org/

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Hinda - https://www.hindahelps.com/

"Our mission is to empower families affected by institutionalization, trauma, and crisis. Through support and rehabilitation, we foster resilience, restore relationships, and aid reintegration. We envision a future where everyone can heal, thrive, and build a more just, connected society."

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Abby Rabinowitz joins us and talks about the work she does with the Hinda Institute around families and incarceration.

Hinda Institute: https://www.hindahelps.com

CARES: Counseling, Advocacy, Restorative Justice, Education, and Support
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Lubavitch Rebbe : https://www.chabad.org/therebbe/defau...

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David talks about financial literacy and personal prosperity.

https://thefinancialempowermenthandbo...

https://www.financeiqtest.com/ - Use Prison Pod for free IQ test

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Autism Speaks - https://www.autismspeaks.org

Autism Society - https://autismsociety.org

Mediate.com - https://mediate.com

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