Kickin it Off the Grid
Over 600,000 people are released from prison each year. Over 2/3 return to prison within 3 years. Why is this and what factors contribute to these insane numbers? I'll introduce you to the people on the ground trying to make a difference by working with the individuals coming out of prison and the correctional systems looking for better outcomes. We'll learn about both sides' internal and external barriers and how the Recovery world is now integrating with reentry through Peer support. This is how the private sector can bring about real reform. Buckle up!
Episodes
10 episodes
Justin McNeal Executive Director of Begin Anew
Justin and I are partners in training! We've been collaborating, writing, and facilitating for the past 5 years and have developed a number of trainings to meet the needs of the recovery and reentry community as well as the general public. You ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:05
Understanding Responsivity
The last "R" in the RNR model is often neglected. In fact, it seems to be the last thing we pay attention to when working with individuals coming out of incarceration. Improve your KOG skills by listening to this episode!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:53
Jason Valleen: Prison culture and reentry challenges
Jason and I met many years ago in prison (MCF Rush City) and spent a few years together in a program setting (MCF Lino Lakes) so we know each other well. Jason has been out for years now and has decided to invest his time and energy into the re...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:01:11
Season 2 Intro to Kickin it off the Grid
Start here! Get a feel for what this is about and what we are focused on. I'll be interviewing people and organizations I've known and worked with over the past 3 decades.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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5:35
Interview with Wyatt Lim-Tepper #2 Executive Director of A Curiae.
Wyatt has been busy since our first interview (episode 6) and has recently started a nonprofit called A Curiae (short for Amicus Curiae, Latin for “friend of the court”). Wyatt informs us about the pressure of starting a nonprofit ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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36:26
Carly Weingart, Minnesota Court of Appeals
An in-depth look at the track a 24 year old is taking to make a difference in the criminal justice world. Carly has already been on the inside of some pretty interesting and challenging programs that have enabled her to see first hand the ups a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:35
KOG Skills - "5 Steps to a better employment path"
Here are 5 steps you can use to improve the employment experience for the individuals you are working with and the employers you collaborate with. It's not enough to just send someone to a job. There's a lot of preparation and strategy to use i...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:27
KOG Skills - Institutional Change and Recidivism
This is the first episode of KOG Skills. These episodes will center on issues related to the criminal justice systems and the skills needed to maintain some level of sanity if you hope to make some progress and improve outcomes. We take a basic...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:07
Ken Ehling / Businessman, Mentor, Entrepreneur
Ken Ehling has been involved with business for the past 50 years. He has used this platform to bring services and education to countless individuals who need help or are looking to advance both personally and professionally. Ken started
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Episode 4
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25:50
Civil legal assistance from the Pro Bono Institute
We interview Eve Runyon on our first full episode. Eve is the President and CEO of the Pro Bono Institute in Washington D.C. Hear how the D.C. based nonprofit came to Minnesota and started an impactful project focused on reentry.
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Episode 2
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40:47