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The Our Voice Podcast

Written by: Desmond Meade & Neil Volz
  • Summary

  • This bi-weekly one-hour live conversation series gives the public a chance to hear directly from those impacted by the criminal justice system about the issues that impact our communities. Hosted by Desmond Meade and Neil Volz.
    Desmond Meade & Neil Volz
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Episodes
  • Episode 30 | NBA Social Justice Summit: Removing Barriers to Mobility (Part 2)
    Mar 15 2023

    In this episode, the “Our Voice” podcast goes on the road to Salt Lake City, Utah, to capture the perspectives of those participating in the Clean Slate Summit: Free Expungement Clinic – hosted by the Utah Jazz, The NBA Social Justice Coalition, Clean Slate Utah, and Rasa Legal. Guest host Mrs. Sheena Meade – CEO for the Clean Slate Initiative – is joined by Destiny Garcia – Executive Director of the Clean Slate Initiative Utah.  Listen in as our esteemed host and guest dive deeply into the topic of removing barriers to mobility for people seeking a second chance after coming into contact with the criminal legal system.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 29 | NBA Social Justice Summit: Removing Barriers to Mobility
    Mar 1 2023

    In this episode, the “Our Voice” podcast goes on the road to Salt Lake City, Utah, to capture the perspectives of those participating in the Clean Slate Summit: Free Expungement Clinic – hosted by the Utah Jazz, The NBA Social Justice Coalition, Clean Slate Utah, and Rasa Legal. Guest host Mrs. Sheena Meade – Executive Director for the Clean Slate Initiative – is joined by Mr. James Cadogen – Executive Director of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition.

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    10 mins
  • Episode 28: Addressing the Upside-Down Priorities of the Justice System
    Feb 15 2023

    In this episode, the “Our Voice” podcast welcomes Lenore Anderson – co-founder and President of the Alliance for Safety and Justice. Host Neil Volz talks to Lenore about her recently released book In Their Names: The Untold Story of Victims’ Rights, Mass Incarceration, and the Future of Public Safety. Aswad Thomas – who had his professional basketball career tragically end after being shot multiple times as a young man – joins Lenore. Aswad serves as Vice President of the Alliance for Safety & Justice and National Director of CSSJ. Together, Lenore and Aswad explain why they believe it's time to end the powerful myth that mass incarceration alone benefits victims. And why we need to provide more resources for victims so they can manage their unaddressed trauma — a leading cause of violent crime.

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    54 mins

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