Episode 18

Your probation officer will see you now

Published on: 11th January, 2022

Meet Edward Smith.

When Edward was a young dad, he decided to join law enforcement to help keep his neighborhood safe. He spent several years as probation and parole officer, tracking down people who committed crimes, trying to support them on their journey of rehabilitation.

He discovered that poverty, a lack of education and jobs often contributed to the reasons why people went to jail. He wanted to help people get out of this cycle and improve their life by taking charge of their finances.

Listen to Edward share his experiences, the ups and downs and dangers of the profession and the journey he went on to be of service to his community.

If you would like to connect with Edward you can do this here:

linkedin.com/in/edward-smith-i-i-016aba83


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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.