VanKe’via led a discussion on the importance of goal setting. Specifically, she outlined SMART goals and how SMART goals can be used to create and attain reentry goals. VanKe'via also provided additional tips to help aid in establishing goals and achieving goals.

Note: The episode content is discussed in the context of reentry, therefore, may or may not be applicable to everyone.

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Resources to learn more about SMART Goals and to assist with vision boards or goal setting:

Setting a Goal

Reentry Vision Board & Goal Setting Workshop

Your Money, Your Goals - Focus on Reentry: Criminal Justice

Setting SMART Goals Guide

SMART Goals Worksheet

Individual Reentry Plan Guide

Reentry Plan Guide

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Jessica Hicklin is a founder and the CTO of UnlockedLabs, a tech nonprofit whose vision is enshrined in its company motto, “Building a better justice system from the inside out.” Jessica came to this role as a formerly incarcerated individual who spent 26 years on the inside during which time she crafted and facilitated many educational initiatives. In partnership with UnlockedLabs and other currently incarcerated individuals, Jessica’s latest project is the creation of a Learning Management System that is created by and for justice involved individuals. In this episode, we discuss her recent release from incarceration, as well as the various challenges he has encountered. Ms. Hicklin discussed her personal experiences with navigating reentry and explaining the importance of social support. She also discussed the development and creation of UnlockedLabs and its impact on formerly incarcerated individuals.

If you are interested in learning more about Ms. Jessica Hicklin or UnlockedLabs, please follow her social media platforms and visit her website:

Social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-hicklin-b7025a22b/

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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076320416168

https://www.instagram.com/jj.hicklin/

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https://unlockedlabs.org

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Dr. Jennifer Ortiz is an Associate Professor at Indiana University Southeast. Dr. Ortiz earned her Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Her research interests center on structural violence within the criminal justice system with a focus on reentry post-incarceration. Ortiz maintains a firm commitment to civil service and activism. Ortiz currently serves as an executive board member for Mission Behind Bars and Beyond, a Kentucky-based non-profit reentry organization, and as Executive Counselor for the Division of Convict Criminology of the American Society of Criminology. In this episode, the aim was to give the audience a better understanding of how community supervision impacts reentry outcomes. More specifically, Dr. Ortiz discussed the mechanisms that underlie guaranteed return to incarceration. In addition, Dr. Ortiz breaks down the meaning of “The System is Not Broken, It is Intentional.” Lastly, Dr. Ortiz provided recommendations and suggestions for addressing community supervision impacts.

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Twitter: @Ortiz_PhD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjortiz/

Mission Behind Bars and Beyond

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Resources to learn more about the community supervision within the criminal justice system and how they impact reentry:

The Invisible Enclosure: How Community Supervision Inhibits Successful Reentry

The System is Not Broken, It's Intentional: The PrIsoner Reentry Industry as Deliberate Structural Violence

The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

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Dr. Luke Muentner is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Pediatrics. His research investigates the collateral consequences of parental incarceration and community reentry for children and families. In addition to his academic work, he has social work practice experience supporting men reintegrating into the community after jail and prison and designing and implementing reentry programming. In this episode, Dr. Muentner gives a better understanding of how youth cope with parental experiences with the criminal justice system. Our conversation highlighted how youth cope with these experiences from arrest to release, as well as the needs of parents once they are released from incarceration. Dr. Muentner discussed strategies to support reentry and family reunification, as well as recommendation for addressing needs of CIP or parental post-incarceration needs.

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Twitter: @lukemuentner

Lukemuentner.com

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Dr. Nate Link is a criminologist, assistant professor, and Director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. He is also affiliated with the Health Sciences Center and the graduate program in prevention science. Given his background in social work, he aims to create knowledge that can improve both public policy and the lives of those in contact with the justice system. He primarily researches issues in corrections and sentencing, including financial sanctions and debt, prisoner reentry and desistance from crime, mental/physical health, and crime/recidivism control strategies. In this episode, Dr. Link discussed the historical reference and purpose of legal and financial obligations. He also discussed the hardships of financial and legal obligations and the consequences of these obligations. Our conversation emphasized how financial and legal obligations can impede reentry outcomes. Dr. Link provided recommendations on how to best address financial and legal obligations within the criminal justice system.

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https://nlink.camden.rutgers.edu/

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nathan-Link

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Resources to learn more about the financial and legal obligations within the criminal justice system and how they impact reentry:

Paid Your Debt to Society? Legal Financial Obligations and Their Effects of Former Prisoners

Criminal Justice Debt During the Reintegration Process

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Dr. Metraux is a recognized expert on housing and homelessness. He has done pioneering work using administrative and survey data to assess housing outcomes; on how people experiencing homelessness use services in the mental health, criminal justice, child welfare, health care and veteran systems; and how receiving housing and related services interventions impacts the lives of formerly homeless households. Dr. Metraux also works extensively with various homeless services providers in Delaware and Philadelphia, and he sits on the Board of the Delaware Statewide Homeless Continuum of Care. In this episode, Dr. Metraux discussed homelessness within the criminal justice population, and how homelessness impedes their reentry process. In addition, he provided recommendations and suggestions that can aid in addressing the issue of homelessness among justice-involved populations.

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Dr. Metraux Twitter: @SteveMetraux

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Resources to learn more about the experiences of those who experience homelessness and involvement in the criminal justice system:

Incarceration and Homelessness

Criminal Justice Reentry and Homelessness

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In this episode, VanKe’via addresses the common myth: an individual with a felony conviction cannot vote. She provided information and resources to debunk this common misconception. The information provided in this episode has been selected from the Federal Interagency Reentry Council. More information was also provided about voting rights in Illinois.

Resources below:

Voting Rights Reentry Mythbusters

Know Your Rights: Voting with a Criminal Record

A Guide to State Voting Rules After a Criminal Conviction

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Mr. Kardell overcame poverty, gangs, and prison to become a national speaker, 6x author, master certified empowerment coach, and Re-Entry Consultant. After doing state and federal time, Mr. Sims walked out of those prison gates with a blueprint. A blueprint that he put together while incarcerated. His story and his journey is that of Inmate to Inspiration. He shares valuable information he learned and applied to free himself from his own destruction. ​Mr. Sims is the host of The Re-Entry Journey Podcast and is also the founder of On The Inside Re-Entry Academy and N.O.R.T.H. Org. This episode is a part of our special segment highlighting Advocacy & Activism, where Mr. Kardell Sims discussed his organization On the Inside and his commitment to attacking recidivism and prevention of youth going into the carceral system.

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Inmate to Inspiration

Mr. Kardell Sim’s Podcast: The Re-Entry Journey: Attacking Recidivism

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Instagram: @iamkardellsims

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www.kardellsims.com

www.northorg.org

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Mrs. Quianya L. Enge is a community navigator and educator in economic development. Mrs. Enge received her Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University in Inner City Studies, a Master of Education in Workforce Education and Development, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Higher Education and Administration from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Beyond the Walls (BTW). This episode is a part of a special segment highlighting Advocacy and Activism, which highlights individuals, supporters, or organizations who are making efforts to advocate and support returning citizens and their journey back to their communities. In this episode, we discussed Mrs. Enge’s passion for serving individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Mrs. Enge discussed her inspiration behind BTW and her future goals for this organization. In addition, she discussed how BTW is making a positive impact in the Southern region of Illinois. Lastly, Mrs. Enge outlined how to become involved in BTW and provided advice/recommendations for those seeking interest to support the organization or directly impacted individuals.

If you are interested in learning more about Beyond the Walls, please follow the following social media handles:

IG @ms_quiqui78

FB @Quianyaenge

IG @btw_themovementnfp

FB @Beyond the Walls The Movement

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Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.

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In this episode, VanKe’via leads an independent discussion about 10 considerations that should be taken into account when working with or interacting with children of incarcerated parents. The information provided in this episode has been selected from Project Avary. However, the interpretations in this episode are additional interpretations of the host. One of the goals for More Life: The Reentry Podcast is to provide reasonable ways in which our audience can support those who are involved in the criminal justice system, whether directly or indirectly.

Content Link: https://www.projectavary.org/top-ten

Books:

What Do I Say About That? (Julia Cook)

My Daddy is in Jail (Janet Bender) - includes group discussion guide

The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail (Melissa Higgins)

Visiting Day (Jacqueline Woodson)

The Invisible String (Patrice Karst)

Full List of Books

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