Both Sides of the Fence

Kim talks with Literacy Link Program about new initiatives for the jails and prisons with regards to inmates and their children.  Absolutely amazing!!!!  Making connections with children and their missing parent or love one.  

* Program also sponsored by American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact.

https://theliteracylink.extension.wisc.edu

Kim talks about the signs of domestic violence (DV) and resources.  She wants everyone to know that struggling relationships can become healthy ones when given the tools and knowledge to make a change.  

Kim talks about self care.  She lets us know what we need to do for ourselves.  Making sure that we are happy!  What works for some does not work for others.  So don’t feel like you have to follow the trend.  Just be YOU!

Beth talks about her frustration with the system and her disappointment with her grandchildren.  She says that her family has been sentenced as well.  Listen to her thoughts about how she is treated by society and the staff even though she is not the one incarcerated.  We all need to stop judging a book by its cover.  Read the book and understand the entire system and not just go by what society thinks.  She doesn’t excuse their behavior, but feels there could be better solutions.

In part 2 Sara talks about her other son and the affect it has had on her and her family.  She lets us know about the frustrations she goes through with the Department Of Corrections and her relationship with her son.

Sara talks about the things she has and is still going through with several family members being involved with the criminal justice system. She currently has two sons in prison. One is in federal prison and one is in a Wisconsin state prison. Listen to how she deals with her own struggles their struggles, her 9 year old grandson‘s issues and the rest of the family. Then she talks about the reality of their choices and consequences.  How they were brought up has nothing to do with where they are now!

Retired P.O. Pam Jones, tells us about her 15 years with DOC and how it has affected her. She also talks about life after retirement and how she has changed.  Kim and Pam talk about their years working together. Listen to their discussion about clients, caseloads and the advice they give to those impacted by the system.

Kim talks with Jazzmine about her relationship with her Stepdad and how it affects her daughter and her mom.  She talks about her degree and her professional career and how this has changed her outlook on things.  The conversation is amazing and makes you see things in a totally different light! 

Listen as we talk about the impact on women in his life along with the impact on all women. We discuss support, protection, trauma, and love.  An entire family can be affected by just one person being incarcerated.  Hearing a real life story is fascinating to all!

Kim talks to Derek Williams again from Season 1 about his move from maximum security to medium security after 25 years.  They talk about his adjustment, the differences and how it affects his wife.