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    Podcasts have allowed people who have first-hand experiences with the justice system to tell their stories directly to a wide audience. We highly recommend the following powerful 2019 podcasts centered around justice reform.

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    Movies and documentaries have the power to highlight the experiences of people whose lives are vastly different from your own. Here are Vera’s top picks for 2019 films and documentaries—teach telling a strong story centered around justice reform.

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    Looking for some books to expand your understanding of justice reform? Check out Vera’s top picks in the field for 2019.

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    This closes our event! Thank you all who attended or watched online!

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    Michelle Heinz discusses the legislative process needed to get more people with conviction histories to vote and make their voices heard in Iowa.

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    The disenfranchisement of people who are incarcerated is part of the legacy of "tough on crime." Activist & Campaign Zero co-founder and Michelle Heinz lead the last panel at the event to discuss how democracy works best when all voices are heard.

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    Vera’s Jamila Hodge discusses the role that the media plays in portraying people in our criminal justice system.

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    “In these TV shows, you always see a person being read their Miranda rights and their right to a lawyer. You don’t have that right to a lawyer if you’re an immigrant in detention.” - Kica Matos, Vera Director for the Center on Immigration and Justice

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    “Just as we have the largest incarceration rate in the world, we also have the largest immigration detention rate in the world.” - Kica Matos

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    Can you guess the answer to our first trivia question?

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    Dr. Heather Erwin shares a story from a person who is incarcerated about the their experiences with a college in prison program. They said it offered them one thing: hope about their future.

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    “It puts you on edge. You’ve worked really hard, you got a good GPA. I was wondering if I would even be allowed on campus.” Ethan Miller, formerly incarcerated student, shares the challenges of “checking the box” on his school applications.

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    Our denies too many the opportunity for education. The next panel features experts discussing the vital importance of college education for justice-involved people.

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    “The operates on 3 fronts. It operates on the front end, the back end, & the middle end. Whether you realize it or not, people are come home & we need to prepare them.” El-Sun White gives his takeaway on what people should know.

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    .: It’s somehow radical to say that our targets people of color, indigenous people, and other marginalized communities...It’s not broken, it’s working exactly how it was intended. He’s right. Our is deeply rooted in racism.

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    “We believe that if you treat people as humans, they’ll likely to respond as humans.” Vera’s own Mia Legaspi-Cavin discusses the importance of creating a that focuses on healing rather than punishment.

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    When people who were incarcerated return home, they often face stigma. Activist Kimberly Drew, actor , & Vera’s Mia Legaspi-Cavin talk about the importance of shifting public opinion about incarcerated & formerly incarcerated people.

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    “Especially in an election year, which is very important in Iowa. We thought it would be important to kick it off with discussions surrounding justice reform.” gives her opening remarks to kick off the event here at .

  19. With almost 2.2 million Americans behind bars, mass incarceration stands in the way of achieving health equity. It’s time for the . Tune in to unpack justice trends with .

  20. WATCH NOW: Our founder @equality_alec’s book “Usual Cruelty” is featured on ’s Best Of Justice Reform List! Follow the link to listen to their conversation about the people impacting criminal legal reform:

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