FIRSTHAND
FIRSTHAND Talks: The Hurt, the Harm, and the Healing
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Navigating life after incarceration often leads people right back into the prison system.
Navigating life after incarceration without addressing trauma often leads people right back into the prison system. Orlando Mayorga describes how taking part in the trauma-informed Community Anti-Violence Education group supported him in learning about trauma, finding his healing journey, and rediscovering his humanity.
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FIRSTHAND is a local public television program presented by WTTW
FIRSTHAND
FIRSTHAND Talks: The Hurt, the Harm, and the Healing
Clip: Season 5 | 13m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
Navigating life after incarceration without addressing trauma often leads people right back into the prison system. Orlando Mayorga describes how taking part in the trauma-informed Community Anti-Violence Education group supported him in learning about trauma, finding his healing journey, and rediscovering his humanity.
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Clip: S5 | 4m 2s | A DePaul student organization works to remove discrimination from the college application. (4m 2s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: The Path to Erasing Criminal Records
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Clip: S5 | 15m 23s | Regina Hernandez explores the real-life hurdles of life with a criminal record. (15m 23s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: The Hurt, the Harm, and the Healing
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Clip: S5 | 13m 35s | Navigating life after incarceration often leads people right back into the prison system. (13m 35s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: The Humanity We Deserve
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Clip: S5 | 13m 14s | Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia explores the shift society needs to make to heal. (13m 14s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: Prison After Prison
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Clip: S5 | 10m 53s | Marlon Chamberlain reveals the invisible bars called “permanent punishments.” (10m 53s)
FIRSTHAND Talks: No Place to Call Home
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Clip: S5 | 8m 16s | Ahmadou Dramé reveals the housing challenges for people after incarceration. (8m 16s)
FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison Trailer
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Preview: S5 | 1m 23s | An intimate look at the challenges facing people returning to society after prison. (1m 23s)
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