On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Hillary Blout — attorney, advocate, and founder of For The People.

Hillary is a powerhouse changemaker who is transforming the justice system through something called Prosecutor-Initiated Resentencing (PIR). Under her leadership, For The People has partnered with District Attorneys across the country to take a second look at old cases, identify people who can be safely released, and reunite families — all while strengthening communities.

In 2018, Hillary drafted and helped secure the passage of AB 2942 — the first PIR law in the nation. The following year, she founded For The People to implement this groundbreaking law and spearhead a movement for post-conviction justice. Since then, PIR has expanded into six states and given more than 1,000 people a second chance.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Hillary’s journey from prosecutor to nonprofit founder and national leader in justice reform;
✨ The story behind AB 2942 and how it became the first PIR law in the nation;
✨ How For The People is reuniting families, strengthening communities, and reshaping what justice looks like in America;
✨ Inspiring stories of redemption, resilience, and second chances;
✨ How you can learn more and get involved in this powerful movement;
✨ And so much more!

Follow + Learn More:
Follow For The People on Instagram @forthepeople_justice and visit ForThePeople.org to learn more, support their work, or get involved.

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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Robin Steinberg — attorney, advocate, and founder of The Bronx Defenders, Still She Rises, and The Bail Project.

Robin has spent her entire career fighting for justice and reimagining what public defense and true equity could look like in America. Her unwavering belief is simple but revolutionary: every person deserves dignity, humanity, and a real defense — no matter who they are or what resources they have.

In 1997, Robin founded The Bronx Defenders in New York City, pioneering a holistic model of public defense that addresses not only courtroom battles, but also the housing, health, family, and immigration issues that so often shape people’s cases.

She went on to create Still She Rises in Oklahoma — the first public defender office in the country dedicated exclusively to representing women. Oklahoma has one of the highest incarceration rates for women, and it became the backdrop for Robin’s bold vision: to provide women with holistic legal representation, recognizing that defending women means defending their families, children, and communities. Did you know that women are the fastest-growing population in jail and prison? Robin’s insights into women and incarceration are both powerful and eye-opening.

And in 2017, Robin launched The Bail Project, a national nonprofit that combats mass incarceration at its entry point: the cash bail system. The Bail Project provides free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of people each year who would otherwise remain jailed simply because they cannot afford bail — ensuring that freedom isn’t determined by the size of someone’s bank account.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Robin’s journey to becoming a passionate advocate for justice;
✨ The story behind The Bronx Defenders and the holistic defense model she pioneered;
✨ Why she launched Still She Rises and how it’s transforming the lives of women in Oklahoma and beyond;
✨ The devastating impact of cash bail and how The Bail Project is working to end it;
✨ Robin’s insights into women and incarceration — and why they are the fastest-growing population in jail and prison;
✨ And so much more!

Follow The Bail Project on Instagram @bailproject and visit TheBailProject.org
Learn more about Still She Rises: StillSheRises.org
Learn more about The Bronx Defenders: BronxDefenders.org

Buy Robin's book The Courage of Compassion. Her upcoming book The Bail Trap will be available through The New Press.

Don’t miss this powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring conversation — and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes.

✨ Join the movement to empower women and girls — and change the world, one story at a time.
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On this week’s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Katherine Vockins — founder of Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA).

Katherine is a changemaker, visionary, and advocate who saw the power of the arts to transform lives — even behind prison walls. In 1996, she walked into Sing Sing Correctional Facility to support a group of men who wanted to put on a play, and from that spark, Rehabilitation Through the Arts was born.

Nearly three decades later, RTA has grown into a thriving nonprofit that now operates in multiple prisons across New York State and elsewhere — and their reach continues to grow. Through programs in theater, dance, music, creative writing, and visual arts, RTA helps incarcerated men and women develop critical life skills, heal from trauma, and discover their full potential. The results are astounding: while the national recidivism rate hovers around 60 percent, fewer than 3 percent of RTA alumni return to prison.

RTA’s inspiring story has reached even more people through the Oscar-nominated film Sing Sing, which was inspired by the program and features both professional actors and RTA alumni. Katherine’s work is about dignity, humanity, and the belief that every life has value and the capacity to change.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✨ Katherine’s journey to founding Rehabilitation Through the Arts;
✨ How the arts empower incarcerated men and women to grow, heal, and transform their lives;
✨ The real impact of RTA — including why participants are so much less likely to return to prison;
✨ Stories of hope, redemption, and second chances from inside prison walls;
✨ How the film Sing Sing shines a light on this powerful work;
✨ And how you can support RTA and be part of this movement for change.

Follow + Learn More:
Follow Rehabilitation Through the Arts on Instagram @rta_arts and visit RTA-Arts.org to learn more, donate, or get involved.

🎧 Listen + Subscribe:
Don’t miss this powerful and moving conversation — and so many others!
Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes.

✨ Join the movement to empower women and girls — and change the world, one story at a time. For more information, visit: 1GirlRevolution.com