In this episode of the Prison Pod, host Valerie Cartonio speaks with Percy H. Pitzer, a retired warden and founder of the Pitzer Family Education Foundation. They discuss the importance of education in reducing recidivism, the role of inmates in supporting educational initiatives, and the need for community engagement in the rehabilitation process. Percy shares his experiences in the correctional system and emphasizes the necessity of common sense in sentencing and rehabilitation. The conversation highlights the foundation's efforts to support children of incarcerated parents and the importance of expunging criminal records to aid reintegration into society.

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"Our mission is to empower families affected by institutionalization, trauma, and crisis. Through support and rehabilitation, we foster resilience, restore relationships, and aid reintegration. We envision a future where everyone can heal, thrive, and build a more just, connected society."

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Abby Rabinowitz joins us and talks about the work she does with the Hinda Institute around families and incarceration.

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CARES:  Counseling, Advocacy, Restorative Justice, Education, and Support
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David talks about financial literacy and personal prosperity.

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Justin is a successful Construction Estimator & Project Manager in California. He has helped to develop a workbook "The 7 Keys to Financial Literacy", with Marc Vahanian & Pathway to Kinship.

Justin tells how he has overcome obstacles in his life to be successful today.

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Velda Dobson-Davis

Velda Dobson-Davis is a retired Chief Deputy Warden from the CDCR and is the Program Coordinator for both Healing Trauma Plus and Beyond Violence Plus programs at the Central California Women’s Facility. Ms. Dobson-Davis is a liaison at the prison for our research team.
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Ken talks about bringing programs together to reduce recidivism and to improve conditions within the prisons.

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YouTube videos featuring David:

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David Grosky on Mob Tales
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David Grosky - Hinda
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Curator & creator: Caddell Kivett

Thank you Katie Crooks & Sarah Berry for sharing with us the work of Workhouse Arts Center & the exhibit "Prison Reimagined"

Sat. Jan. 18, 2025 - Wed. March 12th, 2025
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Prison Reimagined
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Interview with Monty
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