Paradigm Shift: A Conversation With Jay Jordan, Part 2
Episode 5 of the A New Legacy podcast, hosted by A New Legacy, titled "Paradigm Shift: A Conversation With Jay Jordan, Part 2" was published on May 11, 2022 and runs 24 minutes.
May 11, 2022 ·24m · A New Legacy
Summary
After landing in prison as a teenager under the Three Strikes law, Jay Jordan knows the ins and outs of the carceral system from firsthand experience. This knowledge informs his advocacy and leadership as the CEO of the Alliance for Safety and Justice. In the second part of our 2-part conversation, Jay addresses what we need to do to move from a system of punishment to a system of care, and helps us imagine what that system of care could look like. He tells the stories of violence interrupters who are out on the streets every day, saving lives. We also discuss the role of creativity in activism and how it manifests to bring us into a better world.
Episode Description
After landing in prison as a teenager under the Three Strikes law, Jay Jordan knows the ins and outs of the carceral system from firsthand experience. This knowledge informs his advocacy and leadership as the CEO of the Alliance for Safety and Justice.
In the second part of our 2-part conversation, Jay addresses what we need to do to move from a system of punishment to a system of care, and helps us imagine what that system of care could look like. He tells the stories of violence interrupters who are out on the streets every day, saving lives. We also discuss the role of creativity in activism and how it manifests to bring us into a better world.
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