SOLUTIONS FROM THE YARD
Candid discussions about life behind bars and its effect on society and the reentry journey back to community post-incarceration.
Candid discussions about life behind bars and its effect on society and the reentry journey back to community post-incarceration.
Episodes

Feb 13, 2023
Feb 13, 2023
27 min
Here we talk about our reentry journeys, none of which are the same. You must take back your identity when you're on your reentry journey. This episode finds the gentlemen speaking on their journeys upon release and navigating the first steps of returning to the community.

Jan 30, 2023
Episode 3 : Discussion on Trauma Part 2
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
36 min
The second installment of our Trauma series explores triggers of trauma, how past experiences lead to PTSD symptoms, how to identify these, and how to manage them.

Jan 13, 2023
Episode 2 : Discussion on Trauma Part 1
Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
32 min
“I got trauma.” Each of our hosts, led by Michael Dickerson El, share what trauma means to them and how trauma has manifested in their lives due to their time while incarcerated. This episode is the first of two in which our hosts discuss how any of the three types of trauma - acute, chronic, or complex - manifests itself in their current lives.

Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
23 min
Introducing SFTY hosts Charles, Michael, and Dietrich! Hear from our three hosts as they tell us a little bit about themselves and their experience during incarceration and release, their goals for the conversations conducted through SFTY, and how they will be helping their brothers and sisters searching for solutions to some of their problems as returning citizens.

SOLUTIONS FROM THE YARD
Solutions From The Yard is hosted by Dietrich, Michael, and Charles, three Voices for a Second Chance's Train Our Voices graduates and will cover the many facets involving the impact of mass incarceration and the complexities of reentry. Discussions will center around but not be limited to trauma, homelessness, employment, mental health, and family dynamics. Our podcast will educate the listener on how to navigate the complexities of reentry and connect on existing challenges within the criminal justice system. Here, we will share authentic experiences with listeners on the impact of incarceration and navigating life after release and beyond.








