Latest Content for Prison Pipeline

Jay Scroggin the Executive Director of the Oregon Board of Parole & Post Prison Supervision addresses issues such as the Parole Board's authority, psychological evaluations, and the role family and supporters can play in helping inmates obtain release and more importantl... Read more

With 1.7 ;million children with parents in prison, parenting from prison becomes a critical skill for incarcerated parents.  Two former incarcerated fathers talk about their experiences of parenting their children while serving their prison sentences. An overview of the ... Read more

In this episode, Megan Vosk interviewed Grace Eagle Reed about the importance of creative expression in the prisons. Grace discussed how the journey of interpersonal conflict produces chances for better choices by at-risk youth. She shared her experience teaching writing... Read more

This is the first show hosted by the new Prison Pipeline Collective, called together by Ruth Kovacs to continue in her footsteps. Ruth has retired after hosting the show for many years. Thank you Ruth. This  weeks host is Peter Pincetl, former coordinator of Re-entry Org... Read more

Ruth Kovac will be loved and missed,  in this last episode she interviews Dave Dahl of Dave's Killer Bread and how his company continues to help ex-con's to get on their feet and stay on the right path. Prison Pipeline will continue to air and stay on the mission of justic... Read more

Grace Reed, whose work focuses on what needs to change, especially with addiction issues with at-risk youths, the homeless and the community, was our telephone interview guest. More about the work Grace Reed does can be found at www.negotiatingshadows.com. Her website wi... Read more

On tonight's show, Host Ruth Kovacs interviewed Laure Clemons, Executive Director of Extended Family, a support system for families of prisoners. To learn more about the organization or how you can start a chapter in your community, you can go to www.extendedfamilysupport.... Read more

Ruth gives an update about Bob, who was the first prisoner she ever visited. Even though the interview with his family has some static, it gives a good picture of families doing the time with their loved one. Read more

Gary Sims, administrator of religious programs, victims services and volunteer programs for the state of Oregon discussed with Ruth the importance of maintaining quality programs in the prison system. Read more

Brenda Escobar, friend and engineer for Prison Pipeline, presented a report about pregnant women in prison. She talked about the cruel and unusual hardships these women face, as well as some of the legislature that is working on changing the system. (Thank you, Brenda – ... Read more