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Prison Talk with Jamie & EmmaGuest Episode 01 Rene Rodriguez's Views on LIFE
I sat down and spoke with Rene Rodriguez, a boy raised by heroin-addicted parents, a teen who embraced street culture, leading him to the ultimate embrace of life without parole. Now, a man determined to make amends for his past actions and committed to giving back in meaningful ways.
We discuss the profound impact that education can have on transforming lives, the importance of story and his newsletter - Views on LIFE. This publication is dedicated to sharing the stories of individuals serving life sentences, shedding light on their experiences that are often overlooked, so that society may start...
2023-06-1044 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaThe History of Second Look In Michigan
In this episode of Prison Talk with Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston we will be talking about how the Second Look Sentencing movement started in Michigan. Many people in Michigan are unaware the Second Look Sentencing movement started with the National Lifers of America, Inc. (NLA) and The Adolescent Redemption Project (TARP). Not only did it start with the NLA and TARP, but the movement also started from the research of a couple prisoners. On September 1, 2021, the NLA and TARP (a prisoner) drafted the first proposed Second Look Sentencing Bill that spread around the state prison system and eventually...
2023-04-1836 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 20 - Aiding and Abetting a Less Culpable Defendant Part 3
In this Episode of Prison Talk With Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston, Jamie and Emma will discuss the illogical and irrational idea behind a 19-year-old, who is held at a higher standard of culpability, for aiding and abetting an 18-year-old, who is held less culpable because of the "new brain development science", in Michigan. What separates the two different levels of brain development and standards of culpability is 4 months and 25 days. The important question is "How can a 19-year-old be held responsible for aiding and abetting a crime that the perpetrator (an 18-year-old) did not plan and is not...
2023-04-0214 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 19 - Aiding and Abetting a Less Culpable Defendant Part 2
In this Episode of Prison Talk With Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston, Jamie and Emma will discuss the illogical and irrational idea behind a 19-year-old, who is held at a higher standard of culpability, for aiding and abetting an 18-year-old, who is held less culpable because of the "new brain development science", in Michigan. What separates the two different levels of brain development and standards of culpability is 4 months and 25 days. The important question is "How can a 19-year-old be held responsible for aiding and abetting a crime that the perpetrator (an 18-year-old) did not plan and is not...
2023-04-0211 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 18 - Aiding and Abetting a Less Culpable Defendant Part 1
In this Episode of Prison Talk With Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston, Jamie and Emma will discuss the illogical and irrational idea behind a 19-year-old, who is held at a higher standard of culpability, for aiding and abetting an 18-year-old, who is held less culpable because of the "new brain development science", in Michigan. What separates the two different levels of brain development and standards of culpability is 4 months and 25 days. The important question is "How can a 19-year-old be held responsible for aiding and abetting a crime that the perpetrator (an 18-year-old) did not plan and is not...
2023-04-0211 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 17 - 11 March 2023 'We're Winging it' part 3This Episode was more of a conversation than an episode (although we did record and treat it like it would be published). Jamie talks about what he calls 'enabling' people to stay in a state of denial ( specifically within the context of programs for re-entry).
Jamie believes those incarcerated should not be allowed to be enabled or humored when they participate in these programs, and he felt, on this particular occasion, he talks about that it was not right. Maybe you agree? Perhaps you don't; if you have anything to say about it, Jamie would like to hear it...
2023-04-0215 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 16 - 11 March 2023 'We're Winging it' part 2This Episode was more of a conversation than an episode (although we did record and treat it like it would be published). Jamie talks about what he calls 'enabling' people to stay in a state of denial (specifically within the context of programs for re-entry).
Jamie believes those incarcerated should not be allowed to be enabled or humored when they participate in these programs, and he felt, on this particular occasion, he talks about that it was not right. Maybe you agree? Perhaps you don't; if you have anything to say about it, Jamie would like to hear it...
2023-04-0214 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 15 - 11 March 2023 'We're Winging it' part 1This Episode was more of a conversation than an episode (although we did record and treat it like it would be published). Jamie talks about what he calls 'enabling' people to stay in a state of denial (specifically within the context of programs for re-entry).
Jamie believes those incarcerated should not be allowed to be enabled or humored when they participate in these programs, and he felt, on this particular occasion, he talks about that it was not right. Maybe you agree? Perhaps you don't; if you have anything to say about it, Jamie would like to hear it...
2023-04-0212 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode - 3/16/23 UPDATE Visits -Post Covid/Member in Discernment/ 'More Misdemeanors of MDOC (staff)" Part 2
Welcome to part 2 of the video update on March 16, 2023. In this video, Jamie tells me that the warden told him visits WILL return to normal (though no time frame was given) and updates us on his Member in Discernment status. We'll mostly be diving into the ongoing saga that is Jamie's schooling or as I refer to it " More Misdemeanors of MDOC". Remember to like, comment, and subscribe.
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2023-04-0214 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode - 3/16/23 UPDATE Visits - Post Covid/Member in Discernment/ 'More Misdemeanors of MDOC (staff)" Part 1
Welcome to part 1 of the video update on March 16, 2023. In this video, Jamie tells me that the warden told him visits WILL return to normal (though no time frame was given) and updates us on his Member in Discernment status. We'll mostly be diving into the ongoing saga that is Jamie's schooling or as I refer to it " More Misdemeanors of MDOC". Remember to like, comment, and subscribe.
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2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 14 - Rehabilitation and Education in the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Part 3
In this three-part Episode of "Prison Talk with Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston," Jamie and Emma discuss rehabilitation and education in the MDOC. Jamie tells Emma about the difficulty of making true changes within and earning a formal education within the MDOC.
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2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 13 - Rehabilitation and Education in the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Part 2
In this three-part Episode of "Prison Talk with Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston," Jamie and Emma discuss rehabilitation and education in the MDOC. Jamie tells Emma about the difficulty of making true changes within and earning a formal education within the MDOC.
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2023-04-0214 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 12 - Rehabilitation and Education in the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) Part 1
In this three-part Episode of "Prison Talk with Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston," Jamie and Emma discuss rehabilitation and education in the MDOC. Jamie tells Emma about the difficulty of making true changes within and earning a formal education within the MDOC.
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2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 11 - Disciplinary Policy /Credits and Good Time For Those Incarcerated For Longer Than 20 Years Part 2
Jamie tells Emma about the concern that those who have served 20 years may be affected by the mid to late 2000s change in the disciplinary policy in the MDOC.
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2023-04-0212 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 10 - Disciplinary Policy /Credits and Good Time For Those Incarcerated For Longer Than 20 Years Part 1
Jamie tells Emma about the concern that those who have served 20 years may be affected by the mid to late 2000s change in the disciplinary policy in the MDOC.
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2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 9 - How Jamie Meade Found His Path. Part 3
In this four-part Episode of "Prison Talk with Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston", Jamie provides his testimony or story of how he found his path that God laid for his life purpose.
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2023-04-0214 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 8 - Jamie Meade Found His Path. Part 4
In this four-part Episode of "Prison Talk with Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston", Jamie provides his testimony or story of how he found his path that God laid for his life purpose.
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2023-04-0214 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode - They're at it again. Another Day another Shake Down
Another day another shakedown over at Macomb Correctional Facility
Director Heidi Washington 5173352243 - washinhe@michigan.gov
Deputy Director Jeremy Bush 5173351418 - bushj2@michigan.gov
Assistant Deputy Director Shawn Brewer 5177806053 -brewers1@michigan.gov
Assistant Deputy Director/ Acting Warden Willis Chapman 5867494900 -chapmanw@michigan.gov
Deputy Warden Bridget Spencer 5867494900 - spencerb2@michigan.gov
Assistant Deputy Warden Kris Steece 5867494900 - steecek@michigan.gov
Assistant Deputy Warden Ronald Fenner 5867494900 -fennerr@michigan.gov
Inspector Herbert 5867494900
Administrative Assistant to the Wardan Mona Golson 5867494900 -golsonm@michigan.gov
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2023-04-0214 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode - To The Legislators MI - Jamie Meade on Second Look Sentencing
While this was recorded for the legislators in Michigan, I decided to share it here as well.
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2023-04-0206 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 7 - How Jamie Meade Found His Path.
In this four-part Episode of "Prison Talk with Jamie Meade and Emma Charleston", Jamie provides his testimony or story of how he found his path that God laid for his life purpose.
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2023-04-0211 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode - A CALL-TO-ACTION Krystal Clark 435064 at the Huron Valley Women's Prison needs medical assistance.
This is a small section of an upcoming episode where Jamie and I discuss the differences pre and post covid inside Michigan prisons. I got a little heated about a topic and want to share this section before the episode is uploaded (not for another week or so at this stage) because Krystal Clark needs help NOW. Just the fact people are emailing about it will show those who can do something that people are aware. Take five mins out of your day.
You can email the facility Huron Valley Womens facility in Michigan's warden Jeremy Howard to ask...
2023-04-0204 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 6 - Victim Rights & Victim Sensitivity Part 2
In this episode of Prison Talk With Jamie Meade & Emma Charleston, we discuss Victim Rights and Sensitivity. Our previous episodes on Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and Second Look Sentencing focused on the offender and criminal justice reform that benefits the offender. We did not discuss nor include the victim. We thought it would only be right to have a complete episode discussing Victim Rights and Sensitivity. Rights vary by state, but sensitivity does not. Offenders need to understand the impact and harm they have caused the victim, their family, their friends, and the community as a whole. We believe that...
2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 5 - Victim Rights & Victim Sensitivity Part 1
In this episode of Prison Talk With Jamie Meade & Emma Charleston, we discuss Victim Rights and Sensitivity. Our previous episodes on Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and Second Look Sentencing focused on the offender and criminal justice reform that benefits the offender. We did not discuss nor include the victim. We thought it would only be right to have a complete episode discussing Victim Rights and Sensitivity. Rights vary by state, but sensitivity does not. Offenders need to understand the impact and harm they have caused the victim, their family, their friends, and the community as a whole. We believe that...
2023-04-0209 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode 'The Shake Down' Part 3
In this 'bonus episode' of Prison Talk, Jamie delves into the recent 'shake down' that took place at Macomb Correctional Facility. Jamie, along with others, were 'on a list' and he shares his thoughts on why he believes he was targeted. The episode provides an inside look into the situation as Jamie describes the emergency response team wearing military fatigues the first time in 30 years, he has ever seen such a thing. He describes the interactions with the officers, and the observations of those who were watching the event unfold making this an interesting view into the 'facility wide...
2023-04-0212 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode The Shake Down part 2
In this 'bonus episode' of Prison Talk, Jamie delves into the recent 'shake down' that took place at Macomb Correctional Facility. Jamie, along with others, were 'on a list' and he shares his thoughts on why he believes he was targeted. The episode provides an inside look into the situation as Jamie describes the emergency response team wearing military fatigues the first time in 30 years, he has ever seen such a thing. He describes the interactions with the officers, and the observations of those who were watching the event unfold making this an interesting view into the 'facility wide...
2023-04-0212 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaBonus Episode 'The Shake Down' part 1
In this 'bonus episode' of Prison Talk, Jamie delves into the recent 'shake down' that took place at Macomb Correctional Facility. Jamie, along with others, were 'on a list' and he shares his thoughts on why he believes he was targeted. The episode provides an inside look into the situation as Jamie describes the emergency response team wearing military fatigues the first time in 30 years, he has ever seen such a thing. He describes the interactions with the officers, and the observations of those who were watching the event unfold making this an interesting view into the 'facility wide...
2023-04-0211 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 4 - Second Look Sentencing Part 2
We will discuss Second Look Sentencing (SLS) in this episode. SLS is a hybrid sentencing that allows the offender to petition the sentencing judge or court to review his current sentence for potential reduction through a re-sentencing proceeding after serving a specified number of years.
Re-sentencing may be based on the offender's rehabilitation and change while incarcerated. It can also be based on new science, changes within the criminal justice system, a fundamentally unfair and harsh sentence, or an injustice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
www.sentencingproject.org
www.safeandjustmi.org
www.afsc.org
www.mi-cemi.org
https://www.facebook.com/stephaniechangMI/
2023-04-0212 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 3 - Second Look Sentencing Part 1
In this Episode we will be discussing Second Look Sentencing (SLS). SLS is a hybrid sentencing that allows the offender to petition the sentencing judge or court, after serving a specified number of years, for review of his current sentence for potential reduction through a re-sentencing proceeding. Re-sentencing may be based on the offender's rehabilitation and change while incarcerated. It can also be based on new science, changes within the criminal justice system, a fundamentally unfair and harsh sentence, or an injustice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
www.sentencingproject.org
www.safeandjustmi.org
2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 2 - Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Part 2
Welcome to our second episode (two-part) titled "Mandatory Minimum Sentencing." In this episode, we define what "Mandatory Minimum Sentencing" is within the judiciary proceeding of a criminal trial, and we describe its purpose within the context of the criminal justice system. We also discuss the most controversial "Mandatory Minimum Sentence": Life Without the Possibility of Parole (LWOP), also known as "Death-By-Incarceration." We conclude this episode by using Jamie Meade's LWOP sentence as an example of why discretionary sentencing based on the offender's culpability should be returned to the sentencing judge who sat through the trial.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES...
2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaEpisode 1 - Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Part 1
Welcome to our first episode (two-part) titled "Mandatory Minimum Sentencing." In this episode, we define what "Mandatory Minimum Sentencing" is within the judiciary proceeding of a criminal trial, and we describe its purpose within the context of the criminal justice system. We also discuss the most controversial "Mandatory Minimum Sentence": Life Without the Possibility of Parole (LWOP), also known as "Death-By-Incarceration." We conclude this episode by using Jamie Meade's LWOP sentence as an example of why discretionary sentencing based on the offender's culpability should be returned to the sentencing judge who sat through the trial.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
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2023-04-0213 minPrison Talk with Jamie & EmmaPrison Talk with Jamie & Emma Introduction
With the help of Emma (me), Jamie is creating a podcast. The idea that a man in prison can host a podcast (all without breaking ANY rules) is something that I thought would be great. Jamie thought video episodes were important, and as a result, I agreed to be the co-host. In this introductory video episode, we explain (unrehearsed - forgive us!) what we hope the podcast will be, which will expand and grow, no doubt. Eventually, a new introduction video will be created. Still, for now, this is what we have.
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