Safer Tomorrow Podcast
The Safer Tomorrow Podcast aims to reduce crime and violence today by raising awareness about solutions while providing practical tips, strategies and stories that inspire and empower change makers and peace seekers (regular citizens) to effect change.
As someone who has conducted research in this area, Dr. Jo is convicted about civil society's role in the crime problem and our responsibility to be part of the solution. Change is possible, and so Safer Tomorrow provides actionable and doable steps, everyone can participate in to create a safer, more compassionate, and equitable world.
When a crime is committed, trust is broken, the person who committed the crime has to prove themselves to earn trust.
But it's not just up to them. We must rethink the way we categorize people who make poor decisions and everything we think we know about them, their story, and their future. We must rebuild broken possibilities and connections and provide new potential. And we must reach out to become the community that helps others walk a healed path.
It may push us out of our comfort zones, but it's within our capacity.
Let's take action and create positive change together.
Safer Tomorrow Podcast
Fathered Behind Bars and Beyond
In this episode of the Safer Tomorrow Podcast, host Dr. Jo welcomes Mr. Jayson Downer, a passionate social advocate and the Deputy Chairman of the Board of Visitors at the Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility. Join them as they delve into the topic of fatherhood, just in time for Father's Day.
Mr. Downer shares his personal journey and the impact of his relationship with his own father, who was incarcerated during his childhood. He highlights the importance of acknowledging incarcerated fathers as more than just their mistakes, but as individuals who still have a vital role to play in their children's lives.
Through his work with MOGAVA (Men of God against Violence and Abuse) and the program "Fathering Behind Bars," Mr. Downer strives to remind, encourage, and equip incarcerated fathers to maintain a connection with their children, even while behind bars.
Contact MOGAVA: Jayson Down on Facebook
Contact Dr. Jo: safertomorrowpodcast@gmail.com
