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Advice From the Inside Out

Advice from the Inside Out takes an in-depth look at solutions-based approaches to diverting recidivism for both juveniles and adults caught up in the criminal justice system. It features conversations with both our formerly incarcerated populations and the incredible people, who work with these individuals to ensure justice is served. We talk with those who are directly impacted by the juvenile and adult justice systems and those who have played a role in attempting to move the needle forward and to divert recidivism. The podcast is a collection of advice from the inside out. It’s about breaking the cycle of recidivism. By providing first-hand life experiences and opportunities to reimagine the correctional system for juveniles and adults, listeners can learn valuable life lessons and have perspective changing experiences.

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Punished for Learning Different! Learning Disabilities and Recidivism

November 16, 2021 • Commish Liss • Season 1 • Episode 10

In this episode, we examine the struggles of justice engaged youth who present significant academic concerns in school. Why do so many students in the juvenile justice system possess learning disabilities? There seems to be a pattern that exists for students with learning disabilities and the juvenile justice system. Many of the students in the juvenile system are students who have dropped out of middle and high school due to a lack of appropriate supports for their learning disabilities and disengagement with curriculum materials. We have a conversation with Ron Hansen, Engineer and Juvenile Justice Commissioner to discuss these questions and so much more on Advice from the Inside Out. Special thanks to our graphic artist, Tess Buckley.
www.kidsincommon.org
www.mstservices.com
www.respectinstitute.org
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7220224/
https://www.rand.org/blog/rand-review/2016/01/course-correction-the-case-for-correctional-education.html
https://harvardpolitics.com/recidivism-american-progress/

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