Episodes

  • Talking Second Chances-Filipe Goncalves

    Talking Second Chances-Filipe Goncalves
    Feb 10 2025
    In this episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with one of the Tennessee Office of Reentry's Reintigration Specialists, Filipe Goncalves, who covers the Southeast and Upper Cumberland areas of the state. Join in a conversation about how this work is done including lessons learned, best practices, and stories from the field.
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    21 mins
  • Talking Second Chances - Grace Goins

    Talking Second Chances - Grace Goins
    Jan 6 2025




    Talking Second Chances Podcast: Season 3 PremiereIn this first episode of 2025, Talking Second Chances kicks off its third season with an inspiring conversation with Grace Goins, a Reintegration Specialist serving the East Tennessee region. Grace shares her journey from graduate school to her current role, highlighting how her master’s thesis, Correctional Career Pathway: A Journey to Hope, laid the foundation for her work in supporting justice-involved individuals.

    Host Trevor White dives into a discussion with Grace about the challenges and opportunities of reintegration, with a special focus on the innovative tablet program. This initiative equips individuals behind bars with digital tools designed to support their education, skill-building, and reentry preparation, offering hope and a pathway to success as they transition back into the community.

    Tune in for an engaging and hopeful conversation that sets the tone for a transformative season!
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    35 mins
  • Talking Second Chances-Charles Johnson

    Talking Second Chances-Charles Johnson
    Nov 14 2024
    In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Charles Johnson, a new Reintegration Specialist from West Tennessee. Charles shares his unique journey from being an Adult Education teacher who worked with justice-involved individuals within prison walls to now supporting their reintegration into society. Together, they explore the challenges and successes of working with individuals who are rebuilding their lives after incarceration, discuss the skills and strategies that truly make a difference, and highlight the importance of education as a stepping stone to change. This episode offers listeners a candid look at the power of second chances and the transformative role educators and reintegration specialists play in breaking down barriers to reentry.
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    33 mins
  • Talking Second Chances - Angela Lax

    Talking Second Chances - Angela Lax
    Oct 7 2024
    In the latest episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White sits down with Angela Lax, the newly hired Reintegration Specialist for the Office of Reentry. Angela, who previously worked in Adult Education, Angela serves the Middle Tennessee area, focusing on implementing state-issued tablets in jails and prisons. These tablets are a vital tool for helping justice-impacted individuals "behind the wall" access education, employment resources, rehabilitation programs, and training opportunities. Tune in to hear how these efforts are transforming lives and offering second chances through technology and education.
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    23 mins
  • Talking Second Chances - Trevor White

    Talking Second Chances - Trevor White
    Sep 5 2024
    In a reversal of roles, this week host Trevor White becomes the one answering questions as he is interviewed by fellow Tennessee Office of Reentry member Jeremy White (no relation!) about his professional history, new role as data analyst, and more!
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    25 mins
  • Talking Second Chances - Rebecca French

    Talking Second Chances - Rebecca French
    Aug 6 2024
    In this episode, I have a conversation with Rebecca French, General Manager and Culinary Apprenticeship Instructor for the Manchester and Coffee County Conference Center. In 2023, they were a recipient of the Tennessee Employment First Inclusive Employer Award for their exemplary implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives that resulted in a measurable impact in the areas of disability inclusiveness in their workplace. Join us as we discuss the importance, challenges, and successes, of not only being an employer, but an advocate and supportive partner, in successful reentry.
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    31 mins
  • Talking Second Chances - Dismas House

    Talking Second Chances - Dismas House
    Jul 2 2024
    This episode brings you two guests for the price of one! Today we have both Ms. Kleopatra Gaiter, Admissions Manager for Dismas House in Nashville, TN. And Ms. Grayce Gadson, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Manager who also works with Dismas House in Nashville, TN. To learn more about Dismas House of Nashville you can visit their website here: https://dismas.org/. And to learn more about the IPS program you can visit their website here: https://tinyurl.com/yrbssnwu.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Talking Second Chances-Rosetta Taylor

    Talking Second Chances-Rosetta Taylor
    Jun 3 2024
    Host Trevor White in this episode as he talks with Rosetta Taylor, Executive Director of the National Association of Reentry Professionals (NARP) which recently held its annual conference earlier this year in Franklin, TN! NARP is a robust national network of reentry advocates, with a focus on collaborating the expertise and resources needed for culturally responsive, trauma-informed, equitable, holistic, collaborative, comprehensive reentry planning and service delivery. You can find more information on their website at thenarp.org.
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    28 mins