Amplifying the Voices of the Voiceless: Philadelphia's Office of the Victim Advocate

The Cost of Trauma: A Conversation with Scott Charles

In this episode, Erica Atwood and Scott Charles, Trauma Outreach Manager, Temple University Hospital, discuss the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States and specifically in Philadelphia, highlighting the need for hospital-based interventions and gun safety measures, while also addressing the mental and emotional toll of working with victims and perpetrators of gun violence. They share their own experiences dealing with stress and the challenge of knowing whether their work is making a difference and discuss creative ways to engage with youth about violence prevention, and the importance of bringing a breadth of knowledge and experience from all walks of life to this work. Subscribe today! If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-policy-and-strategic-initiatives-for-criminal-justice-and-public-safety/] or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠ [cjps@phila.gov⁠]. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠ [ikynpod@gmail.com]⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.

Making Sure We All Have A Chance: Speaking with the Office of Reentry Partnerships

In this podcast episode, Assata Thomas, Executive Director, Office of Reentry Partnerships, discusses her mission and work in disrupting the cycles of racism and supporting individuals impacted by mass incarceration. She serves those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system while highlighting the challenges of reentry, the importance of addressing trauma, and the flaws in the current job-focused approach for returning citizens. She advocates for language that humanizes incarcerated individuals and also shares some meaningful success stories. In this episode she centers restoring humanity, disrupting systems, and advocating for real change. Subscribe today! If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-policy-and-strategic-initiatives-for-criminal-justice-and-public-safety/] or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠ [cjps@phila.gov⁠]. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠ [ikynpod@gmail.com]⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.

Staying Solution Oriented: A Conversation with John Solomon, Founder of Endangered Kind

In this podcast episode, John Solomon, Founder of Endangered Kind, discusses the role of social media in gun violence and what is currently working in prevention and intervention. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in caring for young people who are vulnerable to violence and building trust, and mentions the need for more people to get out into the community and help to identify those involved in gun violence. This episode provides valuable insights into the issue of gun violence and the role that social media and community outreach can play in prevention. It highlights the importance of building trust, consistency, and relationships in caring for vulnerable youth and helping them turn their lives around. Subscribe today! If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-policy-and-strategic-initiatives-for-criminal-justice-and-public-safety/] or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠ [cjps@phila.gov⁠]. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠ [ikynpod@gmail.com]⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.

Amplifying the Voices of the Voiceless: Philadelphia's Office of the Victim Advocate

In this episode of "I Know Your Name," Erica talks with Adara Combs, Victim Advocate for the Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA). She is the first victim advocate to serve in the position for the city of Philadelphia. Adara's job is to amplify the voices of those impacted by gun violence and to serve as a liaison between them and various agencies. She represents those who have been affected by gun violence, either by being a victim themselves or by losing loved ones to it. Adara's work is crucial due to the lack of organized support for victims, and a breakdown in communication and understanding of how to access resources. Adara suggests that involving the community in creating services and resources could help bridge this gap and ensure that they meet the needs of those they are intended to serve. Tune in to hear more about Adara's work. Subscribe today! If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.

In These Streets: Meeting People Where They're At With Group Violence Intervention

The Philadelphia Group Violence Intervention (GVI) program is a law enforcement strategy that collaborates with various city departments and community members to identify and engage individuals associated with groups that are driving gun violence. Current Director, Deion Sumpter joins Erica in this episode of "I Know Your Name" to emphasize the importance of mentorship and positive environments in creating change, discussing his personal experience of incarceration, and the challenges he faced in finding employment and housing due to his background. He discusses the difficulties of not losing hope and building connections with everyone he engages and feels the hardest part of his work is when someone he's connected with becomes a victim of gun violence. Tune in to hear more about Deion's work in the community. Subscribe today! If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ [https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-policy-and-strategic-initiatives-for-criminal-justice-and-public-safety/] or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠ [cjps@phila.gov⁠]. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠ [ikynpod@gmail.com]⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.