Kids don’t have to be bad, have bad parents, or live in bad homes to suffer mental health breakdowns, addiction, or incarceration. Everything can change instantly. If it has happened to your family, you know the feeling of losing control and the emotional chaos that comes with it. Lorri Britt, the author of My Heart Behind Bars, said that she felt shame, guilt, and loneliness when her two boys went to prison. She felt judged and […] The post A Mother’s Journey Of Grief, Incarceration, Love, And Forgiveness With Lorri Britt appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more

  Michael Liebowitz shares his story about his rehabilitation in prison, his desire to change, and his epiphany of how he could change. He remembered a training course he took when he was younger and drew upon that experience. Hence, he started reading books on self-improvement to educate himself on becoming a better person. On his journey, he shared his stories on talk shows and mentored others in prison to help them become better men. He […] The post Part 1 – Michael Liebowitz Shares How Rehabilitation In Prison Is Possible appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more

  In Part I, Carlos Rebollo shared his story about what it was like being incarcerated as a 15-year-old juvenile in an adult prison. He served 24 years and was incarcerated longer than he was free. In this second part, Carlos shares his experiences—from the time he learned that he would be released to where he is today and all that he’s accomplished. When someone is released from prison after serving long sentences, they can have problems […] The post Part II – Carlos Rebollo Released From Prison After 24 Years appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more

  Hear the incredible story of Carlos Rebollo, who was incarcerated at just 15 years old and served 24 years in adult prisons. If you have a loved one in prison, then Carlos’ story will give you hope. If you never knew anyone who was incarcerated (or thought you didn’t), this story will humanize the prison experience. Carlos will take you on his journey from being an angry young man to growing into the man […] The post Part I – Carlos Rebollo Incarcerated At 15 Years Old appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more

  In the middle of a rising career, Chuck Gallagher lost everything and went to prison because he made bad choices. He has since rebuilt his career and his life back to immense success. Chuck focuses on the importance of ethics and how that can help you survive and thrive. He learned a lesson about ethics, choices and consequences the hard way by being convicted of a white-collar crime. Today, Chuck shares his inspiring journey and the […] The post Chuck Gallagher Talks About Prison, Choices, And Second Chances appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more

  Prison is usually seen as an almost hell-like experience that criminals deserve to go through. But what is it really like to be part of the prison pipeline? What are the stories of these so-called “criminals”? In this episode, radio personality, journalist, and producer Emma Lugo educates people about the criminal justice system. She has interviewed formerly incarcerated and currently incarcerated individuals, family members, judges, law enforcement, attorneys, and more. She shares everything she […] The post The Prison Pipeline: Real Stories Of Incarceration And The Justice System With ..read more

  What does a Federal Criminal Appellate Attorney do? How will you know if you need one? Elizabeth Franklin-Best has practiced criminal defense for the past 20 years and has focused on appellate law for the past 16 years. She has represented clients in direct appeals, federal post-conviction, the Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Conviction is not the end of the road, and there is hope when you have the right information […] The post A Glimpse Behind A Federal Criminal Appellate Attorney’s Life With Elizabeth Franklin-Best appeared first on Prison ..read more

  If you’ve ever missed a call from your incarcerated loved one, you know the pain and struggle of wondering if everything is okay. Alex Peder, CEO and Co-founder of Corrio SPC, felt there was something that could be improved about the situation. In fact, while he was incarcerated, he conceived the idea of Corrio–a better way to keep prison families, those on the inside and those on the outside, connected. Alex talks about the methods of […] The post Alex Peder – Communicating From Prison With Corrio appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more

  You may have experienced trauma and didn’t even realize it. Jolyn Armstrong, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, talks about how trauma can affect anyone. For the Prison: The Hidden Sentence podcast, she focuses on trauma for those who have or had a loved one in the prison system. No matter when you experience trauma, you can still heal from it. Jolyn brings to light things you may not have thought of that can help you […] The post Trauma Recovery For Prison Families With Jolyn Armstrong appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more

  Imagine being found to be wrongly convicted after serving three months of your sentence. That’s what happened to Bill Baroni. In this podcast, Bill discusses what he was charged with in the Bridgegate scandal, what he learned about incarceration, and the importance of communication and visitation to keep the prison family together – those behind bars and those on the outside. He has seen the law from all sides now and talks about what […] The post Bill Baroni – From Bridge To Bars And Back To Helping Others appeared first on Prison: The Hidden Sentence ..read more