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.
The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society
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 most need support. At The Fortune Society, our Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) program directly interrupts this cycle by addressing the overlapping needs of system-impacted people. Fortune’s Deputy CEO, Rob DeLeon, and Director of the ATI program, Alex Mitchell, spoke with Founder, David Rothenberg, about the value of investing in community-based programs.
The Reentry Reality Check is made possible by The Fortune Society and Blustone Studios.
Hosted by David Rothenberg
Engineering and producing by John Runowicz
Editing by Kendall Shepard
Intro song, "Water for My Journey," by Greg Doughty
Outro song, "Gimme One More Chance," by Richard Hoehler
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