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
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 educational journeys during incarceration. Both Ronald and Reggie shared how pursuing higher education in prison opened new doors of opportunity and helped foster their personal growth. This powerful conversation highlights the life-changing impact of education for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system.
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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