The McShin Foundation
The McShin Foundation
Get in the Herd with Criminal Justice Advocate "Skip" Skipper and host Nathan Mitchell
Get in the Herd with Criminal Justice Advocate "Skip" Skipper and host Nathan Mitchell
Get in the Herd with Criminal Justice Advocate "Skip" Skipper and host Nathan Mitchell
Monday 7th March 2022
Join Skip Skipper and Nathan Mitchell as they discuss criminal justice reform, peer support, and addiction recovery on 'Get In The Herd'.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Get the buttons here!Skip Skipper on Criminal Justice Reform and Addiction Recovery
So why, when I come home, do I still have to jump through hoops and be linked to community supervision, where, if I miss my curfew at o 'clock and I get home at, I can literally be locked up again and lose Another Six Months of my time? It touches on the courts, it touches on police contact, it touches on incarceration, whether in a local state or federal facility.
Ever wondered how the criminal justice system intersects with addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Get In The Herd', host Nathan Mitchell sits down with Skip Skipper, a criminal justice advocate and scholar, to explore this complex relationship. Skip, who has been involved in peer support since her release from incarceration in 2007, now serves as the inaugural Executive Director of the NYC Justice Peer Initiative.
Her unique perspective, blending personal experience with academic insight, offers a compelling look at the challenges and opportunities within the system. Throughout their conversation, Skip and Nathan discuss a range of topics, from the need for cultural change within organizations to the critical role of peer support in the justice system. Skip shares how social media played a pivotal role in her own recovery journey, helping her reconnect with her children and find community support.
They also touch on the McShin Foundation's mission and resources available for those struggling with substance use disorder. Skip's passion for advocating reform is evident as she highlights issues like community supervision and the impact of incarceration on families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how criminal justice and behavioral health intersect, and how reform can make a difference. Skip's story is both informative and inspiring, shedding light on the transformative power of support and advocacy.