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Making Sure We All Have A Chance: Speaking with the Office of Reentry Partnerships

Making Sure We All Have A Chance: Speaking with the Office of Reentry Partnerships

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In this podcast episode, Assata Thomas, Executive Director, Office of Reentry Partnerships, discusses her mission and work in disrupting the cycles of racism and supporting individuals impacted by mass incarceration. She serves those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system while highlighting the challenges of reentry, the importance of addressing trauma, and the flaws in the current job-focused approach for returning citizens. She advocates for language that humanizes incarcerated individuals and also shares some meaningful success stories. In this episode she centers restoring humanity, disrupting systems, and advocating for real change.



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