Talking Second Chances

By: TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce
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  • Summary

  • Talking Second Chances is a podcast that explores how Tennessee is reimagining its workforce by helping justice-involved individuals prepare to successfully reenter communities across the state. Listen to engaging and candid talk about reentry, and hear perspectives from both JII individuals and employers who are willing to give them a second chance.
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Episodes
  • 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

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