Voices of the System
Voices of the System delves into the injustices within the criminal justice system, spotlighting real stories of both individuals who've faced its harsh realities and professionals who have taken initiative in creating a more just system. Through poignant narratives, it exposes systemic flaws and advocates for change, fostering understanding and empathy. Join us as we shed light on the humanity lost in the system, striving for a more equitable and compassionate future.
Episodes
14 episodes
When Punishment Outlasts the Crime: Tyreem Rivers’ Story
In this powerful episode, Tyreem Rivers, who has spent 30 years behind bars for a second-degree felony murder conviction, shares his journey from a troubled youth to a hopeful future defined by helping others.At just 18, Tyreem was convi...
Episode 7 Trailer: Tyreem Rivers
At 18 years old, Tyreem Rivers made a decision that changed his life forever. He regretfully tells the story of his decision to steal a woman’s purse and his life circumstances that lead to this choice. When the woman died two days later of com...
Jane Golden on Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Transformative Power of Art
In this episode of Voices of the System, host Laurie Jubelirer sits down with Jane Golden, founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, to explore how art is changing lives both inside and outside of prison walls.J...
Episode 6 Trailer: Jane Golden and Mural Arts Philadelphia
Get a glimpse into Voices of the System’s next episode, featuring Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, Jane Golden!What happens when creativity meets incarceration?In this preview, Jane Golden shares how th...
A Self-Taught Path to a Second Chance: Dennis Cangiarella and His Prison-Made Passion
Episode 5 of Voices of the System features Dennis Cangiarella, whose journey through the criminal justice system reveals both its complexities and its human impact. After being sentenced to 15–30 years following a traumatic period in his life, ...
Episode 5 Trailer: Dennis Cangiarella
Episode 5 of Voices of the System features Dennis Cangiarella, whose journey from nearly two decades of incarceration to becoming a self-taught legal advocate is nothing short of powerful. While in prison, Dennis immersed himself in the law and...
The Convicted Comeback Story: Kristin Kline on Reclaiming Your Power Behind Bars
In this episode of Voices of the System, we sit down with Kristin Kline, founder of Convicted Comeback, an organization dedicated to empowering incarcerated women through fitness, mindset, and personal growth. What began as a simple idea has gr...
Episode 4 Trailer: Kristin Kline & Convicted Comeback
In this trailer for Voices of the System episode 4, Kristin Kline discusses the journey that lead her to found Convicted Comeback, an organization transforming the lives of incarcerated women through fitness and empowerment. Tune in as she shar...
Grace After Gunfire Part 2: The Yates Family’s Journey From Tragedy to Forgiveness and Advocacy
In Episode 3 Part 2 of Voices of the System, we continue our conversation with the Yates family. Additionally, we speak with Claire Liepert of Healing Justice, a one-of-a-kind organization that connects victims and survivors with wrongful convi...
Grace After Gunfire Part 1: The Yates Family’s Journey From Tragedy to Forgiveness and Advocacy
In Episode 3 Part 1 of Voices of the System, we sit down with the Yates family — Bryan and Rochelle Whittington, Malcolm Yates, Anthony (Tony) Yates, and Tanisha Yates — for a deeply moving conversation about unimaginable loss, radical forgiven...
Episode 3 Part 1 Trailer: The Yates Family
In this trailer for episode 3 part 1 of Voices of the System, Rochelle Whittington recounts the moment her world shattered: learning that two of her young sons had been shot at a neighborhood candy store. What followed could have been a lifetim...
The Duality of Justice: David Garlock’s Story of Harm, Healing, and Change
David Garlock is a formerly incarcerated advocate and reentry expert who has turned his lived experience into powerful work for criminal justice reform. He was incarcerated after taking the life of his abuser and served more than 13 years in an...
Inside the System: Medical Care, Human Stories, and Prison Reality with nurse and PA Prison Society volunteer Peggy Beauchesne
Behind prison walls, medical care is often neglected, delayed, or denied entirely. In this episode of Voices of the System, former SCI Graterford nurse and current Pennsylvania Prison Society volunteer Peggy Beauchesne shares what incarcerated ...
