Graves to Gardens Podcast
1) S6 Ep. 05 | When Childhood Ends in Court: Philly’s Direct File Divide
A fundamental question we've been having all season long is how do we support some of our most vulnerable youths in ways that don't lead to further trauma. In the case where a crime is committed and i...Show More
2) S6 Ep. 04 | What Happens to the 80%
So far in this season you’ve met an incredible organization that is tirelessly working to bring young people home to their communities where they can enter into a restorative justice program rather th...Show More
3) S6 Ep. 03 | Healing on the Horizon: A Detailed Look at Healing Futures
Last time you met Felix Rosado, Program Manager for Healing Futures. This last episode provided you with a historical understanding of the racist policy practices that landed so many young people like...Show More
4) S6 Ep. 02 | Felix Rosado's Road to Restoration
It is deeply troubling yet unsurprising that the United States is the leading country with the highest youth incarceration rate than that of any other country in the world. We as a society have become...Show More
5) S6 Ep. 1 | Planted in Praise, Planted for a Purpose
Graves to Gardens Podcast is back with a new season and a slightly new format! Unlike past seasons where there's a new topic with each new episode, this season will have a concentrated topic and you w...Show More
6) S5 Ep. 14 | The Voice of the People
For the season five finale I'm joined by Pastor Carl Day of Culture Changing Christians. Born and raised in North Philadelphia, Pastor Carl has his own personal connection to this second chance model ...Show More
7) S5 Ep. 13 | Happy Women and Girls Empowerment Day!
In honor of Women and Girls Empowerment Day, which falls later this month, I'm excited to bring to you a conversation I had with Founder and Director of the nonprofit Silent Cry, Shawanna Vaughn. This...Show More
8) S5 Ep. 12 | First Nation Influences on the Landscape of Arts in Prison
In January of this year, The University of Alabama at Birmingham' Institute for Human Rights Blog released this statement: "Indigenous people are incarcerated in federal and state prisons at over four...Show More
9) S5 Ep. 11 | Intentional Inclusivity
In our continued effort to explore creative ways to influence policy change we are fortunate to have this time to hear from abolitionist and disability rights activist, Dara Baldwin. In anticipation o...Show More
10) S5 Ep. 10 | Beyond the Frame
What would you say to your local officials to convince them to invest more in the arts for the sake of safer more healed communities? One of today's guests said, "I survived by myself in prison. I hea...Show More