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Supportive relationships play a crucial role in shaping our confidence and self-worth, enabling us to achieve success. One often overlooked aspect is the impact that connecting with incarcerated individuals can have on both parties involved. Engaging in conversations with those who are incarcerated can create a significant positive change, not only for them but also for ourselves.
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- We the People · 25 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 40Joel discusses the challenges people face after leaving prison, including addiction, stigma, and barriers to work and education. He argues for rehabilitation, mentorship, fair…
- The Mission of the Revive Center for Returning Citizens · 19 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 39This episode of AQS Inmate Call focuses on the Revived Center for Returning Citizens (RC4RC), an organization dedicated to supporting individuals returning from incarceration…
- Transgender Issues in Women's Prisons: A Controversial Debate · 24 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 38This conversation explores the experiences of women in the Washington Collector's Center, particularly focusing on the presence of transgender individuals in women's facilities…
- Staffing Shortages and Their Consequences · 25 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 37This conversation delves into the critical issue of staff shortages in correctional facilities across America, exploring its causes, consequences, and the broader implications…
- Tina Vanburen's Treatment at WCCW · 26 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 36The conversation explores the experiences of Tina, an inmate at the Washington Correction Center for Women, who shares her insights on the challenges faced by women in prison…
- The Paperwork Trap · 27 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 35Prisons and jails feel like concrete black boxes, but every carceral institution in the country runs on mundane paperwork: maintenance logs, vendor kickback contracts, intake…
- The 48-Hour Scramble · 19 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 35This episode explores the chaotic and emotional experience of inmates during transfers within the correctional system, focusing on the loss of personal property, the…
- The Visit Room Gauntlet: Love, Humiliation, and the Four-Hour Drive · 15 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 34If you’ve never had a reason to love someone behind razor wire, your Saturday morning belongs to you. If you do, your weekend started Friday night—laying out three backup…
- The Ethics of Pay-to-Breathe Prison Tech · 18 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 33Behind the barbed wire, ruggedized tablets and digital messaging were promised as modern tools for rehabilitation. In reality, they've created one of the most lucrative, captive…
- Legal battles over transgender prison placement · 19 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 34This episode explores the complex issues surrounding transgender prisoners, gender-affirming care, and the legal and ethical debates in Washington state. We examine recent court…
- The Drama Trap · 22 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 33What does it really take to maintain a connection when the person you love is behind bars? AQS Inmate Call pulls back the curtain on the raw, complex, and often misunderstood…
- Gerald Lott: Recovery and Transformation · 32 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 32What if the real opposite of addiction is not sobriety, butconnection? Gerald Lott shares the hard-earned recovery playbook that turns isolation, prison, and relapse risk into…
- Anne Carpenter: His Quest for Beautiful Women · 13 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 31In this episode, Ann shares his journey of gender transition while incarcerated, his preferences in a partner, and insights into the experiences of trans individuals in prison…
- Cynthia Rhodes: In Her Own Words · 21 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 30This episode sheds light on the critical issues of medical neglect and human rights violations within the prison system, featuring a firsthand account from Sophia Rhodes, a…
- Forced Hospitalization · 1 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 29In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, Joel Wilborn uncovers how forced psychiatric hospitalization expands the reach of the criminal legal system. From emergency civil holds to…
- Teens Behind Bars · 7 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 28When a teenager is sentenced as an adult, the punishment doesn’t stop at the prison gate — it ripples through families, friendships, and futures. Host Joel Wilborn explores what…
- The DOC Last Reply · 17 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 27In this episode, Joel Wilborn shares a recent experience with the Washington Department of Corrections — including two visitation and communication denials with conflicting…
- William Bailey: Personal Transformation · 23 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 26In this episode, William Bailey shares his powerful journey from trauma and addiction to hope and recovery. His story highlights the importance of resilience, faith, and the…
- The Hidden Toll of Accelerated Aging · 20 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 25When you are sentenced to life, the system doesn’t just take your time—it rapidly consumes your body. In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we expose the brutal reality of…
- How Prison Policies Reflect Political Power · 9 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 24When states abolish discretionary parole, does early release actually disappear? In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, Joel breaks down a powerful, eye-opening brief by the Prison…
- Reentry Navigators: Guiding the Path to Second Chances · 19 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 25Reentry isn’t a moment — it’s a maze.This episode breaks down Washington’s Reentry Navigator program, the statewide push behind it, and the lived reality of people trying to…
- The Severed Lifeline · 22 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 24In this episode, we expose the quiet crisis spreading through America's correctional facilities: the systematic replacement of physical mail with digital scanning and the ongoing…
- Shalin Alltus: When the Victim’s Daughter Speaks Out · 35 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 25In the podcast “The Case of Shalin Alltus,” Shalin recounts the events that led to her uncle’s murder. In this episode, Shalin’s cousin, Americus Alltus, provides the victim’s…
- Surviving the System: Krissi Jacobson on Turning Pain into Purpose · 20 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 25Imagine your lowest moments becoming your greatest source of strength. Krissi Jacobson’s raw and powerful story reveals how she faced trauma in prison and endured sexual…
- Safety and Privacy · 16 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 24The debate over prison housing just hit the federal level. The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil‑rights investigation into the Washington Corrections Center for Women…
- Help or Harm · 15 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 23When the gate opens, the real test begins. In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we break down why post‑incarceration DOC support is the difference between rebuilding a life… or…
- Dangerous Oversight · 19 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 22When is the last time you questioned the real human cost behind prison policies? A shocking investigation by the Office of the Corrections Ombuds exposes terrifying abuses in…
- Disclosing the DOC · 25 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 21Constitutional violations within government agencies—particularly the Department of Corrections—often remain hidden behind non-disclosure agreements and out-of-court settlements…
- Inside the Walls: A Jailhouse Lawyer's Perspective · 22 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 22This conversation explores the experiences of an inmate navigating the complexities of prison life, including legal advocacy, security levels, health and safety concerns, and the…
- The B-Pod Crisis · 23 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 21This episode of AQS Inmate Call investigates a harrowing night at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW). Through first-hand accounts from residents Trinity Hayes…
- A Tale of Two Cities · 18 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 14For years, the Pacific Northwest was seen as a progressive utopia. But today, the headlines tell a grittier story. With Seattle ranking 4th in the nation for total crime and…
- The Grievance System is Designed to Fail · 11 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 13A deep dive into why grievance systems in both federal prisons and Washington State reject nearly all complaints — especially medical ones. We break down new 2026 data, real…
- When the System Pretends it Doesn't Know · 12 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 12A federal women’s prison in Texas is facing new allegations of staff sexual misconduct — and the story exposes a nationwide pattern that Washington State knows too well. This…
- Cynthia Rhodes and Medical Care Punishment · 15 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 11In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, host Joel Wilborn shares the harrowing experiences of Cynthia Rhodes, a 66-year-old incarcerated woman at the Washington Correction Center for…
- Horses, Healing, and the Quiet Work of Change · 6 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 10In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we go inside the walls of the Washington Corrections Center for Women to discover an unlikely source of healing: horses. Inspired by KING 5’s…
- Inside the WCCW: A Call for Change · 14 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 9In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, host Joel Wilborn discusses the importance of advocating for inmates and addressing systemic issues within correctional facilities. He shares…
- Correcting Behavior · 19 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 7This episode explores the realities of the correctional system, focusing on the importance of resources, healthcare, and advocacy for incarcerated individuals. The host shares…
- Tina Stewart's Murder: Lessons · 7 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 6Tina Stewart deserved safety. Instead, she became another preventable victim of intimate partner violence. In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we examine the systemic failures…
- Understanding Recidivism: Why So Many Return to Prison · 8 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 5Why do so many people return to prison after release—and what would it take to break the cycle? In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, we dig into the reality of recidivism in the…
- Over Capacity: IDOC Budget Crisis · 11 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 4Idaho’s prison system is buckling under historic overcrowding and rising costs — and the state’s budget can’t keep up. This episode breaks down why the Idaho Department of…
- Abuse of Power in the Washington Department of Corrections · 19 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 3This conversation delves into the critical issues surrounding the Washington State Department of Corrections, highlighting the need for transparency, accountability, and advocacy…
- Cynthia Rhodes’ Journey · 12 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 2In this episode, host Joel Wilborn tells the moving story of Cynthia Rhodes a wheelchair-using inmate at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. Through a series of emails…
- The Impact of Kala Williams' Murder · 8 min · Sezonul 6 Episodul 1A decade after 20‑year‑old Kala Williams vanished from Spokane, her story continues to echo through the Northwest. What began as a missing‑person search became a long fight for…
- A Conversation with Anthony Covert · 17 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 40Anthony discusses the public's misconceptions of incarcerated individuals. Securus identification: DOC 335988
- The Lessons of a Serial Rapist · 17 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 41Kevin Coe, known as Spokane’s South Hill Rapist, was recently released from McNeil Island. In response, State Senator Mark Schoesler has introduced a bill aimed at making it more…
- Ghost Children · 19 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 40This discussion looks at how parental incarceration deeply affects kids and families, stressing the value of community support, mentorship, and open communication to help prevent…
- 40 Dollars Out The Gate · 21 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 39In this episode, host Joel Wilborn discusses the critical issue of gate money, the financial assistance provided to ex-prisoners upon their release. He shares personal…
- Hating the DOC · 21 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 38This conversation explores the challenges facing the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the public animosity it often receives. The host highlights the need for advocacy…
- Learning From Inmates · 26 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 37This conversation explores the complexities of the prison system, shedding light on the struggles inmates face and the pressing need for reform. The host talks about the harsh…
- Criminal Mentoring · 18 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 36In this conversation, host Joel Wilborn explores the complexities of crime prevention, emphasizing that there is no single solution to stopping crime. He discusses the…
