The Power of Voting with Avalon Betts-Gaston

In this powerful episode, Avalon Betts-Gaston and VanKe’via explore the importance of improving public safety within the communities and emphasize the need for community connection for system-impacted people. Avalon provides a unique perspective on civic engagement, focusing on individuals as a whole rather than just their actions. Tune into learn more about the value of civic engagement for system-impacted people. Interested in learning more about our guest:Bluesky Illinois Alliance for Reentry & Justice website Instagram X (Twitter) Avalon Betts-Gaston on Voting Rights in Illinois Interested in learning more about the racial roots of felony disenfranchisement: Amazon Link- New Jim Crow Book Netflix- 13TH Interested in learning more about civic engagement and restorative justice: Strengthening Communities: The Crucial Role of Restorative Justice in Community Safety It’s time to unlock democracy for incarcerated Illinoisans What is “Restorative Justice” and How Does it Impact Individuals Involved in Crime? Want to register to vote or update your registration:Check your Voter Registration Status Connect with More Life: The Reentry Podcast: Instagram: @morelifethereentrypodcast Want to send us topic ideas or reach out to us? Complete the form: Topic Ideas FormAre you formerly incarcerated and want to share your story? Complete this form: Resilient Reentrants Interest Form Please listen, rate, and review. Thank you, More Life!Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.Produced by Trey Lokey https://uppbeat.io/track/hartzmann/good-feelingsLicense Code:WWUKNN1ALHEZYUNF