Brandon’s Commentary
I spent several years in prison between 16 and 24 yrs old. Now I am Dr. Brandon Warren, Director of Reentry Services and Adjunct Professor for a College-in-Prison program. I make commentary relevant to those affected by the criminal justice system, especially reentry issues, correctional education, critical thinking and philosophy.
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Wrapped up in a capital murder as a teenager, Jonathan Rodriguez served 11 years in prison at the Robertson and Ferguson Units in Texas. But it was during this dark time that he witnessed the unwavering love and support of his father, which ignited a spark of change in him. Determined to honor his father's love, Johnny vowed to transform his life inside the prison walls. He bravely resisted the lure of prison gangs and instead, embarked on a path of education and faith. Witness the incredible story of how Johnny's commitment reshaped not just his life, but also had a profound impact on his younger brother.
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
As a teenager, Jennifer Toon began a 20-year journey inside the Texas prison system. One of the things that kept her going was education and creating community with other women inside. The ideas they planned in prison have come to fruition in the last few years with the creation of an advocacy organization in Texas called Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance. Listen to Jennifer's remarkable journey from incarceration to inspiration, and witness how one woman's resilience can spark a movement.
Lioness Justice Impacted Women's Alliance (JIWA):
P.O. Box 12051, Austin, Tx. 78711
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023