Ep 36 Rock, Recovery, and Resilience: Healing Through the Arts with Jane Gordon

In this episode of Uproot Abuse, Donna Bartos sits down with Jane Gordon—founder of Rock Recovery Charities, podcaster, and longtime board member for Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers. Together, they explore the powerful intersection of creative arts, addiction recovery, and violence prevention.Jane shares the inspiring history of Solid Rock, a "no-judgment" sanctuary where teens ages 12–20 can access free vocational training in music, dance, and video production. The conversation dives deep into how the arts serve as a critical "protective factor" for youth who feel like outcasts, providing a safe space for those who don't fit the traditional "jock or cheerleader" stereotypes.