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Reentry ECHO Recordings
The brief presentations given during ECHOs are recorded and live here so we can watch and reflect. The case presentation portion is not recorded to protect privacy.
2025
April 2025
Beats of Transformation: Music as a Catalyst for Purpose and Growth
This month, we were joined by Richard "Sleepy" Floyd of Inspire Music Collective to discuss using music for purpose and growth.
March 2025
Urban Farming as a Pathway for Reentry and Healing
This month, we were joined by Nico Selm from Flanner House to discuss the benefits of incorporating urban farming into your reentry journey.
February 2025
Court Watching as a Tool in Eviction Advocacy
This month, we were joined by Rabbi Aaron Spiegel to discuss how to utilize court watching and the effects of mass evictions in Indianapolis.
2024
November 2024
Using Prison Literature in English Classrooms for Youth and Adult Learners
This month we were joined by Dr. Adam Henze to discuss how and why it is important to use literature from authors impacted by the criminal legal system in his teachings.
October 2024
Transforming Lives After Incarceration with Iron Sharpens Iron
This month we were joined by Jamarcus Fields, Founder of Iron Sharpens Iron to discuss transitions from incarceration through support, empowerment, and progress..
September 2024
Building a Culture of Care for Justice-Involved Individuals with Disabilities in Indiana
This month we were joined by Allison Howland, PhD, Director at the Center for Collaborative Systems Change at IU’s Indiana Institute on Disability and Community.
August 2024
Innovative Day Shelter Solutions in Indianapolis
This month we were joined by Leslie Kelly from Horizon House to discuss what they offer at their day shelter.
July 2024
Employment and Housing for Persons Charged with Sexual Offenses
This month we were joined by Paul Sammons from RecycleForce, to discuss support for people charged with sexual offenses.
June 2024
Empowering Care for Trans People
This month we were joined by Dez Peterson from Trans Solutions Research & Resource Center, to discuss available care for trans people in reentry.
May 2024
Mindfulness and Self-Care for Reentry Workers
This month we were joined by Rob Ohlemiller, Certified Mindfulness Teacher with the Center for Mindfulness in Public Safety, to discuss mindfulness for reentry workers and their clients.
March 2024
Restorative Justice
This month we were joined by Sam Zachrich, Director of Community Wellness at VOICES Corporation, to discuss Restorative Justice Practices.
2023
February 2024
Roots of Human Trafficking: Pipeline Cycles & Its Modernization
This month we were joined by Jiamia McCoy, Anti-trafficking Social Worker with Indiana Legal Services, to discuss HT and how its criminalization disproportionately impacts Black and African American girls.
August 2023
Wholistic Defense Project Overview
This month we were joined by Ashley Barnett to discuss the Interdisciplinary Defense System (IDS) Project, also referred to as the Wholistic Defense project.
July 2023
HUD's Continuum of Care Housing Programs: Eligibility & Processes
This month we were joined by Leslie Kelly of Horizon House and Danielle Bagg-Wireman of the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention & Prevention to co-present.
June 2023
Spiritual Injury in Criminal Justice Populations
This month we were joined by John Cocco of the MCRC for his presentation on trauma and spiritual injury in reentry.
April 2023
Medicaid Unwinding
This month we were joined by Adam Mueller from the Indiana Justice Project to talk about the changes to Medicaid effects on reentry.
March 2023
Expungement Process
This month we were joined by Julie Mennel from the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic to talk about the new expungement process map and expungement resources.
February 2023
2023 Legislative Update
This month we were joined by Kate Guerrero from the Policy Work Group to give an update on the 2023 Legislative Session.
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