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.

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Bluesky

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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

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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?

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Host: VanKe’via Garner, M. S.

Produced by Trey Lokey

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