Talking Second Chances

Podcast of the Tennessee Office of Reentry

From TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development

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.

Talking Second Chances-Dr. William Arnold (Premiere Episode)

During this episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White talks with Dr. William Arnold, the Director of the Tennessee Office of Reentry. They discuss the evolution of the office, its purpose, its mission, and how the state is working to change the mindset of employers when it comes to hiring justice involved individuals. (January 25, 2023)

Talking Second Chances - Jeremy White (Latest Episode)

Host Trevor White talks with Jeremy White about his journey as a returning citizen after serving more than two decades in prison. Jeremy now works for the Tennessee Office of Reentry. The story and experiences he brings to the office provide valuable insight into what it is like to reenter society after completing your sentence. They also talk about how second chances work and why the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development felt it was critical to include justice-involved individuals on the Office of Reentry staff. (August 17, 2023)

Talking Second Chances Podcast Episodes

Podcast Archive

**Talking Second Chances Podcast**
No.	Date	Name of Episode	Guests	Host	Description	Duration
01	2023-01-25	Talking Second Chances-Dr. William Arnold (Premiere Episode)	Arnold, William	White, Trevor	During this episode of Talking Second Chances, host Trevor White talks with Dr. William Arnold, the Director of the Tennessee Office of Reentry. They discuss the evolution of the office, its purpose, its mission, and how the state is working to change the mindset of employers when it comes to hiring justice involved individuals. (January 25, 2023)	31:16
02	2023-02-22	Talking Second Chances - Eric Qualls	Qualls, Eric	White, Trevor	Host Trevor White and guest Eric Qualls discuss justice-involved individuals and how to help them successfully reenter Tennessee's communities. (February 22, 2023)	16:56
03	2023-03-23	Talking Second Chances - Adult Education with LaToya Newson	Newson, LaToya	White, Trevor	Host Trevor White talks with LaToya Newson from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Adult Education Division. They discuss the role adult education plays in the state's county jails, including details about the Department's innovative new tablet initiative, Project REAP. (March 23, 2023)	32:15
04	2023-04-06	Talking Second Chances - Sammy Perez from Prison Fellowship (Latest Episode)	Perez, Sammy	White, Trevor	Host Trevor White talks with Sammy Perez from Prison Fellowship, the organization that started Second Chance Month. They discuss the mission of Prison Fellowship and the origins of National Second Chance Month. (April 6, 2023)	19:33
05	2023-04-28	Talking Second Chances - Adam Henderson	Henderson, Adam	White, Trevor	Host Trevor White talks with Adam Henderson from ADPS. He represents the company the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development partnered with to provide specialized tablets in each county jail across the state. Inmates can use the tablets to work towards earning their high school equivalency diploma, take training courses, and do other workforce development activities while incarcerated. This program, called Project REAP, is the first of its kind in the nation.	31:17
06	2023-05-25	Talking Second Chances - Commissioner Deniece Thomas	Thomas, Commissioner Deniece	White, Trevor	During this episode, host Trevor White talks with Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Deniece Thomas. They discuss the mission behind the Tennessee Office of Reentry, the difference it can make across the state, and the importance of employers who are willing to offer second chances.	31:21
07	2023-08-17	Talking Second Chances - Jeremy White	White, Jeremy	White, Trevor	Host Trevor White talks with Jeremy White about his journey as a returning citizen after serving more than two decades in prison. Jeremy now works for the Tennessee Office of Reentry. The story and experiences he brings to the office provide valuable insight into what it is like to reenter society after completing your sentence. They also talk about how second chances work and why the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development felt it was critical to include justice-involved individuals on the Office of Reentry staff.	24:32

Tenneesse Department of Labor & Workforce Development Podcasts:

Department Podcast
TN's Workforce Reimagined

Adult Education Podcast
No Wrong Door

Office of Reentry Podcast
Talking Second Chances

Office of Reentry

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