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Safer Transitions
by Safer Foundation
Safer Foundation is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit providers of services designed exclusively for people with criminal records. Our vision is to have equal employment opportunities for people with criminal records thereby improving the socio-economic well-being of the individual, their family, and community. Safer Transitions is our very own radio show that aired on WVON AM 1690 Chicago from March to May on Saturdays at 2 PM. During our show, we discuss issues relating to reentry and social justice; as well as explore solutions and share opportunities with several special guests.
Episodes
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The Ongoing Work of Reentry (Where Are We Going) - S1E7
In our Season finale, We discuss The future of reentry and Safer’s upstream efforts to help individuals navigate the legal system. We cover things we will monitor & advocate on behalf of the population we serve and what you can expect from Safer Foundation in the years to come. Our guests include...
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The Discriminatory Approach Towards Opioid Addiction - S1E6
Topic: Is there an opioid problem in the city? If so, then is opioid funding reaching the city? opioids is a public health issue vs criminal issue (like the crack epidemic) and in this episode, we discuss the high-level analysis of the treatment, legislative, social landscape of opioid addiction…
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Policy & Advocacy - S1E5
Topic: Policy & Advocacy: Work for People with Arrest & Conviction Records - Today we will be discussing what’s happening to positively impact policies and legislation to eliminate barriers for people with criminal records and create new opportunities for them in employment, housing, and other...
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Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise - S1E4
Topic: The Benefits of Entrepreneurship and the programs and opportunities Safer Foundation's offers for it. We also cover 'What is Social Enterprise?' and give information on how Safer Foundation offers programs and help for those reentering society. Our guests include Asante Yugen the Manager…
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Workforce Development - S1E3
Topic: A key part of being gainfully employed is being ready to work. That leads us to today’s topic… Workforce Development! Specifically, creating pathways for people with records to join professions in high-growth industries. Our guests include Arthur Bishop, Chief Program Officer at Safer...
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Successful Reentry - S1E2
Topic: In this episode, we discuss the hurdles to and formula for successful reentry from Safer Foundation's POV and our experience. This discussion is to help individuals who are reentering (that’s just released from prison, probation or parole) and the people who support them see the big…
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The Reentry Landscape -S1E1
Topic: 4.1 million (40%) of the 9 Million People in Illinois have an arrest or conviction record, many of whom return to high poverty, high crime and high unemployment communities. Many are unemployed or under employed – locked out of the American dream and locked into a perpetual state of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Safer Foundation is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit providers of services designed exclusively for people with criminal records. Our vision is to have equal employment opportunities for people with criminal records thereby improving the socio-economic well-being of the individual, their family, and community. Safer Transitions is our very own radio show that aired on WVON AM 1690 Chicago from March to May on Saturdays at 2 PM. During our show, we discuss issues relating to reentry and social justice; as well as explore solutions and share opportunities with several special guests.
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