Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Prison Re-Entry With Professor Marcus Kondkar, PhD And Daniel Tapia
Prison Re-Entry With Professor Marcus Kondkar, PhD And Daniel Tapia
Prison Re-Entry With Professor Marcus Kondkar, PhD And Daniel Tapia
Monday 7th November 2016
Hear Daniel Tapia's journey through wrongful conviction, resilience, and the challenges of reentry and recidivism on Whole Body Mental Health Radio.
58 minutes
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Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Rebuilding Lives: Daniel Tapia's Journey Through Reentry and Recidivism
People need to really grasp how desperate of a need every individual coming home from prison needs reentry services, and not only do they need it, but our city needs it in order to see the crime go down and be able to feel safe again at night.
Imagine being released from prison after 12 long years, only to face a world that seems determined to keep you down. In this episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo engages in a heartfelt conversation with Professor Marcus Kondkar and Daniel Tapia, shedding light on the harrowing challenges of reentry and recidivism. Louisiana, with its staggering incarceration rates, serves as the backdrop for this poignant discussion. Daniel Tapia's story is nothing short of inspiring.
Growing up in Uptown New Orleans, he turned to selling drugs at a young age to support his family. Wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder in 2005, Daniel was sentenced to life without parole. Yet, he never lost hope. Despite the lack of educational opportunities in prison, he pursued business management studies and even earned a certification in automobile repair. His resilience paid off when, after years of appeals, he was granted a new trial and released.
But freedom came with its own set of hurdles. A felony record made finding work and housing nearly impossible. Professor Kondkar emphasizes the dire need for comprehensive reentry services, not just for the individuals but for community safety as well. They delve into the trauma that affects the brain and discuss how many crimes are committed before the brain fully matures. The conversation also touches on societal attitudes towards ex-offenders and the importance of addressing the root causes of crime.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complex web of challenges faced by those reentering society after incarceration.