About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of post-incarceration support in preventing recidivism and highlights effective programs and failures in the system.
When the gate opens, the real test begins. In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we break down why post‑incarceration DOC support is the difference between rebuilding a life… or getting pulled back into the system. We spotlight DOC programs that work — trauma‑informed reentry, peer‑led support, gender‑responsive services — and expose the failures that keep recidivism high, from releasing people into homelessness to ignoring mental‑health needs. Real stories. Real stakes. Because freedom isn’t enough — support is what makes it stick.
People in this episode
Host: Joel Wilborn
Topics covered
- post-incarceration support
- reentry programs
- recidivism
- mental health
- trauma-informed care
- peer support
- gender-responsive services
Keywords
- post-incarceration
- DOC support
- rebuilding life
- recidivism
- mental health needs
- trauma-informed reentry
- peer-led support
- gender-responsive services
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DOC
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