Episode 014: Prison Reform
An episode of the Soul Talk For Black Folks podcast, hosted by LaToya & Sarah, titled "Episode 014: Prison Reform" was published on November 16, 2021 and runs 26 minutes.
November 16, 2021 ·26m · Soul Talk For Black Folks
Summary
In this episode, we talk with Louis Reed, Board-Certified Addictions Counselor and Licensed Alcohol & Addictions Practitioner about a topic that does not get discussed enough- prison reform. Louis is the Sr. Director of Membership and Partnerships for the REFORM Alliance and has years of experience in government, criminal justice expertise, policy advocacy, public health, as well as personal impact, as he served nearly 14 years in federal prison and several years on supervision. During this episode, we talk about what prison reform is, the way imprisonment disproportionately affects those loving in poverty, and the Black and Brown communities, and alternatives to imprisonment that should be considered.
Episode Description
In this episode, we talk with Louis Reed, Board-Certified Addictions Counselor and Licensed Alcohol & Addictions Practitioner about a topic that does not get discussed enough- prison reform. Louis is the Sr. Director of Membership and Partnerships for the REFORM Alliance and has years of experience in government, criminal justice expertise, policy advocacy, public health, as well as personal impact, as he served nearly 14 years in federal prison and several years on supervision. During this episode, we talk about what prison reform is, the way imprisonment disproportionately affects those loving in poverty, and the Black and Brown communities, and alternatives to imprisonment that should be considered.
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