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The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society
Since its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration. Now, we’re proud to announce the launch of The Reentry Reality Check, a new podcast hosted by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society,that highlights powerful stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders working to transform the criminal legal system and rebuild lives after prison.
Episodes
15 episodes
Reflecting on Aging and Life After Incarceration
In this episode, David Rothenberg spoke with Clifford Rice and Deshawn Kenner about aging in prison. Both Clifford and Deshawn spent many years incarcerated, and this time offered them an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. Tog...
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Rebuilding Bonds: Navigating Parenthood and Reentry
Host David Rothenberg spoke with Tiffany Vulcain and Lymus Rivera to discuss their experiences as parents involved in the criminal legal system. They reflected on their relationships with their children upon being released from prison, the chal...
The Power of Storytelling
In this episode, David Rothenberg is joined by Rahsaan Thomas, Founder and Co-Director of the San Quentin Film Festival. They talk about how the festival began, and the importance of sharing stories about and created by people who are system-im...
Peer Support is Crucial During Reentry
Host David Rothenberg spoke with Tony Lesane and Jose De La Cruz about the incredible value of the NEST at The Fortune Society, a peer recovery center that offers a safe space and welcoming community for participants, as well as weekly groups t...
Reentry Law and Support
David Rothenberg discusses incarcerated and reentry law with Fortune's Chief Legal Officer Michele Weinstat and Senior Director of Compliance Jeffrey Wertkin. The cover the process of lawyer reinstatement, their roles at Fortune for those retur...
The Road to Reconnection: The Impact of Incarceration on Families
In the podcast, David Rothenberg explores the challenges of re-entering society, focusing on the impact on families of the incarcerated, with guests Barbara Allen and Ervin "Easy" Hunt. Barbara and Easy share their own experiences, stressing th...
Exploring Mental Health and Justice
Host and Founder of The Fortune Society joins Dr. Elizabeth Christy, Associate Vice President of the Better Living Center, and Eugene King, a Fortune participant, to talk about the experience of navigating mental health concerns during incarcer...
A Journey of Incarceration to Leadership
The Fortune Society’s President and CEO, Stanley Richards, sat down with Founder, David Rothenberg, to reflect on Stanley’s life leading up to his incarceration and his journey of reentry. They talk about Stanley’s time incarcerated, his work i...
Life After Exoneration
Host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, had a powerful conversation with Jeff Deskovic and Eliseo DeLeon about their exonerations. Both individuals bravely share their stories of wrongful conviction, their time in prison, and...
The Experiment of Housing and Hope
Access to safe, stable and affordable housing is crucial in one’s reentry journey. In this episode, JoAnne Page, Fortune’s former President and CEO, spoke with Founder David Rothenberg about the organization’s dedication to connecting participa...
Education as a Crucial Role in Reentry
Host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, sat down with Dr. Ronald Day, Chief Operating Officer at Fortune, and Reggie Chatman, Director of Policy for the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy, to discuss their remarkable e...
Reimagining Justice Through Community Support
The carceral system, as we know it, is not designed to support the rehabilitation of system-involved individuals. It is a costly system, costing taxpayers millions of dollars, and ultimately continues the cycle of incarceration for those who mo...
Centering Women's Voices After Incarceration
Amanda Cruz and Vilma Ortiz-Donovan spoke with host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, about the unique experiences of women impacted by the criminal legal system. Amanda and Vilma reflect on their time in incarceration, the ...
Reentry and Radical Change with Felipe Luciano
Hear the powerful story of Puerto Rican activist, journalist and poet, Felipe Luciano. In a conversation with host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, Felipe reflects on life growing up in New York City, The Last Poets, and hi...
Talking about Systems Babies
Many individuals impacted by the criminal legal system were first introduced to the system at an early age. Known as “systems babies,” people like Barry Campbell and Casimiro Torres face hardships that lead them to incarceration, starting from ...