Episode 14

Cries for Change - Shawanna

Published on: 12th October, 2021

Shawanna was born in prison, grew up in foster care, lost a brother to gang initiation violence and experienced incarceration.

She is the author of "Cries for Change", the story of how she overcame her hardships.

She turned tragedy into healing by forming Silent Cry, Inc a New York based nonprofit that takes a holistic approach to aftercare from mass incarceration, gun violence and trauma.


Listen to my conversation with Shawanna where she shares her experience, talks about the problems with punishment and the need for rehabilitation.

You can find more info at https://silentcryinc.org


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"What Chance?"
Does the crime define the person?We show you the human side of who society calls a criminal
"What Chance?" hosted by Karin Elias takes a deeper look into the life and background of people who have been to prison. Here you find conversations with educators, psychologists, thinkers and the formerly incarcerated around the nature of punishment, the high number of POC in prison and the possibility of rehabilitation in the current structure of society.

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Karin Elias

Karin is a well being facilitator who supports midlife women on their journey through peri/menopause.She offers bodywork, sound healing, creative movement and mindful/guided meditation for individuals, couples and groups.
Originally from Austria, Karin has made NY her home since 1990.
She holds a B.A. in dance and creative movement from the Vienna conservatory. She is a NY state licensed massage therapist, certified sound healing facilitator and holistic aromatherapist. She trained in non violent conflict resolution and restorative justice and facilitated workshops with the Alternative to Violence Project at Sing Sing.
Her private practice is in Scarsdale, Westchester and she teaches future massage therapists in NYC.