On this episode of the Shackled series, exploring issues around electronic monitoring, we talk about housing factors for those living with GPS trackers and monitors. Aaron Hicks, Nehemiah Reentry Coordinator, continues to share his story of struggling with lifetime GPS and the confusing rules around housing restrictions. Brittany Lee of Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO) brings an understanding to the lack of clarity in housing rules and how she advocates for individuals to have more agency. We look at how the issues surrounding housing are affecting day to day lives and shaping our communities around racial and economic lines.

EXPO: https://expowisconsin.org

In this series, the issues involved with electronic monitoring are explored through the stories and experiences of those impacted by E-carceration. Aaron Hicks, Nehemiah Reentry Coordinator, starts off the series by bringing us into his experience of lifetime GPS. We look at the unique circumstances around why this condition is allowed in Wisconsin, yet Aaron has served his time and is no longer on supervision. As a Black man, Aaron can't help but make comparisons to the shackling and societal control of slavery when his ankle bracelet reminds him every day of the connection to the criminal justice system for people of color.

Justified Anger

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On this special episode, we have a conversation with Nehemiah Reentry staff who have been contributing to the COVID Corrections Series to give an update and provide some real talk on the issues impacting the criminal justice systems. Don't miss this passionate insider conversation from those that have lived through the experiences we have been featuring on this show. If you enjoy these conversations, please join Nehemiah for the Reentry Conference where you can hear guest speakers, panelists, and network to take actions steps toward reform. As always, we bring together those working in the criminal justice and reentry fields with those that have lived experience for collaborative and honest conversations on the issues.

Learn more and Register for Nehemiah Reentry Conference: https://nehemiah.org/reentryconference/