Host Phillip A. Jones, Jr. talks with Britney Allen Jones, Founder and CEO of The Chad Lake Foundation about turning tragedy into triumph. Britney runs an organization that brings substantive and holistic support to justice-impacted men and women as they reintegrate into their communities. #justice #prisonreform #redemption #reentry #justicereform …

Host Phillip A. Jones talks to Geoffrey King, civil rights attorney and Executive Editor of Open Vallejo, the first non-profit news organization in Vallejo, California. After witnessing police violence in his hometown, Geoff used his education as well as his experiences as a litigator and founded Open Vallejo, the first non-profit news source in Va…

Host Phillip A. Jones, Jr. talks with Crystal Sheffield of Sacramento Area Reentry Collaborative about the changing face of reentry services. Crystal runs an organization that brings advocates and service providers together to pool resources and find alternative ways to support justice-impacted men and women as they reintegrate into their communiti…

Host Phillip A. Jones speaks with Jacqueline Polverari, MSCJ, Executive Director of Evolution Reentry Services. Ms. Polverari is an expert in the reentry arena, and brings her educational, professional and life experiences to the table in a big way for justice-impacted men and women and their families. Ms. Polverari talks about preparing for reentr…

In the second installment of our new series, we go behind the wall and talk to our incarcerated host, Philip A. Jones about his life, his work, and his advice to at-risk youth. Don't miss these short, hard-hitting dives into prison life, justice advocacy and the work we do here at The Wall: Behind and Beyond. #justicereform #prisonlife #advocacy #j…

In our new series, we go behind the wall and talk to our incarcerated host, Philip A. Jones about his life, his work, and his insights. Don't miss these short, hard-hitting dives into prison life, justice advocacy and the work we do here at The Wall: Behind and Beyond. #justicereform #prisonlife #advocacy #justiceimpacted #reentryservices…

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the arena of justice advocacy with the Executive Director of a new nonprofit organization staffed entirely by justice-impacted men and women. Chris Stevens discusses his own experiences within the justice system, how they shaped his trajectory towards advocacy, and how he envisions building A More Just Amer…

In this incredible new episode, Phillip speaks with David Shipley, writer and prison reform advocate based in the United Kingdom. David discusses his experiences at HMP Hollesley Bay prison, and the differences between a closed custody environment and the open prison model used at Hollesley Bay. David uses his own experiences in both closed and ope…

Phillip speaks with powerful advocate Juanita Belton who makes up 1/3rd of the founding group Sistas in Prison Reform (SIP). She advocates along with Paulettra James and Santia Nance out of Virginia.The Sistas in Prison Reform is a group formed by three women who believe in redemption, rehabilitation, and remorse. They believe that individuals who …

Phillip A. Jones speaks with Author and dynamic Educator Em Daniels. Author of Building a Trauma-Responsive Educational Practice. Em and Phillip discuss the challenges of the carceral system and highlight the challenges of the educational system behind the wall. Em emphasized why it’s so important that educators who teach in correctional settings c…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones talks with hometown Bay Area advocate Jessica San Luis who is the Executive Director of Small Axe Foundation. Their motto at Small Axe Foundation is: Sometimes, things fall apart. At Small Axe, they work directly with local businesses to provide crucial support to single-income families with school-aged children wh…

On this episode Phillip speaks with Krys Snider (She/They). This fierce advocate is someone who has lived a full circle experience, first as a correctional officer, then as someone who experienced incarceration herself. Krys has a passion for criminal justice reform and work in the re-entry space. She has a clothing line named “Y Label Me” with a f…

Meet Mrs. Emily Castro fierce Georgia advocate for men and women incarcerated. Not only does she speak with incarcerated host Phillip about her many years as a paralegal but she’s also a staunch advocate for her husband who is currently incarcerated. For families who want to know how to help their loved ones who are still behind the wall. Please li…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones passes the mic to RICHARD MIRELES, DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT OF CREATING RESTORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS (CROP). Mr. Mireles is also formerly incarcerated (21 yrs) and has been a beacon of hope for returning citizens. He is also one the hosts of a successful podcast, The Prison Post. https://youtub…

Incarcerated host Phillip speaks with Beth Chatham, LCSW-C an experienced Trauma informed therapist. Beth graduated from University of MD Baltimore County in 1992 with a double major in Social Work and Sociology. She received her Masters in Social Work in 2007 from Salisbury University. Beth has worked with several populations including the homeles…

Meet Mrs. Arika Rodriguez, a Georgia advocate whose husband is currently incarcerated. Arika’s husband is currently in need of substance abuse treatment. She shares their story of being arrested on conspiracy charges and her being detained while pregnant. Arika’s husband has been incarcerated since the age of 15 yrs old, he was released for 2 month…

Meet Baltimore home town hero Mrs. Nicole Hanson-Mundell. This powerhouse is an expert on criminal justice policy and re-entry in Maryland. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Out for Justice, a member-led nonprofit organization for returning citizens working to reform local and statewide reentry policies. Nicole leads Out for Justice…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Neesa Hart, Programming Director, of Stafford Handbells. The Stafford Regional Handbell Society is a non-profit community handbell organization in the Fredericksburg, VA area. Neesa says, “I Have Always Loved The Transformative Power Of Handbells. Together, We Make Beautiful Music Working In Unison And …

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Robin Casarjian, Executive Director of The Lionheart Foundation.Phillip was excited to talk to Robin about the programming she has developed and implementedfor prisoners and youth-at-risk based on her book Houses of Healing: A Prisoner’s Guide to Inner Power and Freedom. Phillip took this life changing …

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Rusty Diamond founder, Nicole Hutchison-Moore. This Momma Diamond can not take back that fateful night but her beginning and ending will move you to action and tears. Nicole says, God brought me to my knees on May 15, 2015. I stay humble in that reminder and grateful to know that life now is HIS and I m…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Journalist and Advocate C Dreams. C Dreams is a theologian and religious historian, with a Bachelors in Theology (emphasis history) and a Master's in Theological Studies. She is a doctoral candidate at Amherst Theological Seminary. As a theologian and historian, C Dreams studies the intersection of reli…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with justice impacted public speaker Mr. David Garlock. David Garlock is a successful returning citizen and criminal justice reform leader. Sharing his powerful testimony of grace and redemption, as well as leveraging his professional expertise and wide-reaching network, David fights for second chances for a…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Dr. Clover Perez about all of her amazing ventures that are providing real solutions and re entry assistance to women and girls affected by the flawed “justice” system. Dr. Perez is the Founder and Executive Director of A Beautiful HEART Ministries (ABHM), To learn more about A Beautiful Heart Ministrie…

Tune in for a powerful discussion with Education Journalist Charlotte West to hear about the importance of education for men and women incarcerated throughout the country. The impact of education goes wells beyond the walls of prison, extending into the home and communities from which incarcerated individuals left. Contact Charlotte West at charlot…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with 3 powerful prison advocates out of the state of Georgia. Arika Rodriguez, Nicole Haley and, C Dreams spoke with Phillip about the troubling conditions happening NOW in the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). All 3 women have amazing organizations and are using their platforms to highlight the strug…

Brian Koehn formed Social ProfitCorrections, which received certification from the IRS as a 501.c.3. He has over 28years of experience in the field ofcorrections serving in various leadership roles, including 14 years as a Complex Warden and Warden at five separate facilities, managing contracts in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, th…

AWKWORD: Labeled “Antifa militant” by Andy Ngo and “quite profound” by Chuck D of Public Enemy, AWKWORD has fought for justice and equality through protest song, political organizing, digital strategy and street journalism for nearly a quarter century. He is a co-founder of TEN DEMANDS, co-creator of Ten For Justice: The Road to Abolition, and foun…

Listen in as Phillip engages with Jonathan Peter Jackson Jr Jonathan Peter JacksonAmerican Painter b. 1971 Born 8 1/2 months after his father died in a California courtroom shootout, Jonathan was forced to relocate more than 50 times before turning 17. With degrees in the arts from UC Berkeley, Cornell and Columbia Universities, Jonathan has exhibi…

Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Tim Bryant, Founder and Executive Director Hear from Tim: I’ve been fortunate to conduct hundreds of prison meditation programs in the last 15 years. The first time I volunteered at Folsom Prison in California, I didn’t know what to expect. I was amazed at the love and peace I felt walking into the pris…

Our host Phillip A. jones speaks with Powerhouse Tanaine Jenkins who shared with us how she helps returning citizens embrace their past and become everything they are, flaws and all! Find all of Tanaine’s exciting current and upcoming projects at: https://www.tanainejenkins.com/ #Reentry #EverythingIam Tanaine’s apparel brand:https://iameverythingi…

Phillip talks to the GOAT of The Amazon, Master survivalist EJ Snyder! Phillip knows all to well what it means to survive dire circumstances as he has been incarcerated for 32yrs. This is why it was so important to talk with EJ Snyder about what it takes to survive the wilderness! You know EJ from the successful TV show Naked and Afraid on the Disc…

Phillip passes the mic and sits on the other side of the questions. He answers supporters questions plus a few more. Check him out!!By Phillip Alvin Jones

From a life sentence to the masterplan: How Chris Wilson created a positive delusion to from a life in prison to being released to carry out the masterplan of helping others after 16 years of incarceration. #whatsyourendgame #Masterplan #ChrisWilsonFoundationBy Phillip Alvin Jones

Registered nurse by day social justice advocate by night. Listen in as Phillip speaks with Erica Youngblood , Team Phillip’s communications Director about her impactful advocacy work. #worthrises #advocacy #teamphillip #freedom #13thamendment Worth rises: https://worthrises.org/jointhefight Twitter: @WorthRises Phillips website: https://grantparole…

Phillip speaks with Elenzia Thompson, who is a Public Service Professional with 15 years experience supporting organizations research, develop, and deploy practices, strategies and internal controls to support community corrections stakeholders. Listen in as they discuss her experience with the carceral system in Norway and what powerful lessons th…

Mr Glenn E Martin is shining his light on the choices he has made to ensure that he is successful post incarceration. Mr Martin founded and served as President of JustLeadershipUSA for three years, an organization he built as a tribute to his son, Joshua, which is dedicated to cutting the US correctional population in half by 2030. Mr Martin has su…

Formed in 2016 and led by formerly incarcerated women, Operation Restoration's (OR) mission is to support women and girls impacted by incarceration to recognize their full potential, restore their lives, and discover new possibilities.By Phillip Alvin Jones

On this episode of The Wall: Behind and Beyond, host, Phillip sits down with guests Yolanda Vick, Kurtis Robinson, Antoin Quarles, and Harry Brocq Whitman to discuss life after incarceration.By Phillip Alvin Jones

On this episode of The Wall: Behind and Beyond, host Phillip speaks with John Stark and Tomas Lindh about their film, Prison Project: Little Scandinavia.By Phillip Alvin Jones

Listen in as Phillip discusses the true meaning of second chances with a dynamic panel with those who are justice-impacted. Have we truly arrived at second chances? Tune In!By Phillip Alvin Jones

Calling all listeners to enjoy this powerful conversation between Phillip and Dr Michele Prettyman, a Professor and Scholar of Film, Black Visual and Popular Culture. Listen in as they discuss healing, the powerful art of storytelling and the important part films can play in the abolition of the prison industrial complex.…

On this episode of The Wall Behind and Beyond, host, Phillip A Jones talks with Kurtis Robinson, Spokane NAACP 1st Vice President and the Political Action Chair For NAACP AOWSAC about Implicit Bias.By Phillip Alvin Jones

On the very first panel episode of The Wall, host Phillip welcomes professionals from the mental health field to discuss mental health in the penal system.By Phillip Alvin Jones

On the latest episode of The Wall: Behind and Beyond, host, Phillip Jones speaks with Shawanna Vaughn of Silent Cry and Harry Broque Whitman about the importance of re-entry and the many facets of re-entry. #silentcry #shawannavaughn #criminaljustice #BLM # mentalhealth #reentry #prisonreform #lisaling…

On the latest episode of The Wall: Behind and Beyond, host, Phillip, speaks with Jay Rene of Prison Riot Radio. Phillip and Jay speak on her calling to carceral reform and advocacy.By Phillip Alvin Jones

On this week's episode of The Wall: Behind and Beyond, host, Phillip A. Jones speaks with Dr. Stanley Andrisse, author of From Prison Cells to PhD. Dr Andrisse and Phillip speak on their shared experiences in life and in incarceration. Tune In.By Phillip Alvin Jones

On today's episode, host Phillip Jones will be talking #secondchances with former Secretary of Education and current candidate for Governor of Maryland, John King. Tune in as Phillip seeks to find clarity on second chances.By Phillip Alvin Jones

In today's two part episode, our host, Phillip, discusses the school to prison pipeline with his guests. In Part Two, Phillip discusses the societal impacts of the school to prison pipeline with scholars in the field.By Phillip Alvin Jones

In today's two part episode, our host, Phillip, discusses the school to prison pipeline with his guests. In Part One, Phillip details his own experience within the School to Prison Pipeline.By Phillip Alvin Jones

On this episode of The Wall: Behind and Beyond, Phillip sets out to dispel some of the prevalent myths that have been developed in society by TV and movies.By Phillip Alvin Jones