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In this episode, host Sofia Ng speaks with Kaysean and Donald, two young leaders from Avenues for Justice, New York City’s leading alternative-to-incarceration program. Through mentorship, leadership councils, and commun


Hosted by ASC Board · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 31 episodes
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Welcome to A Second Chance: Stories of Young Offenders, the largest youth-led podcast dedicated to juvenile justice. Hear from former inmates who share their journeys of redemption and growth as we embrace their mindsets and experience. Through these candid interviews and awe-inspiring stories, we aim to spark hope in others striving for reintegration back into society and reduce the stigma that often surrounds juvenile delinquency. Listen now!
ASC Board hosts A Second Chance: Stories of Young Offenders, a society show with 31 episodes published.

In this episode, host Sofia Ng speaks with Kaysean and Donald, two young leaders from Avenues for Justice, New York City’s leading alternative-to-incarceration program. Through mentorship, leadership councils, and commun

In this episode, host Sofia Ng speaks with Anthony Baptiste, who refused to be defined by his case and sentence of 51 years to life. Armed with pure determination, he fought back—reviewing thousands of documents, filing

In this episode, host Sofia Ng speaks with Anthony Pierro about his vision for juvenile justice as a distinct and independent field. From his time as a chief juvenile attorney to his current national work, Pierro explain

In this episode, host Sofia Ng speaks with Jesse Crossen about his journey from addiction and incarceration to growth and advocacy. Sentenced at 18, Jesse faced more time in prison than he had been alive—but through educ

In this episode, our host Sofia Ng speaks with Carl Stone (aka Cowboy Felon), who is a musician and mental health advocate rebuilding his life after incarceration. Following his time served, he committed himself to recov

In this episode, co-hosts Kalista Lin and Sofia Ng speak with Liz Frederick, a leader in justice reform with over 20 years of experience, about how community-based programs are offering young people a second chance. As a

In this episode, host Sofia Ng speaks with Reginald Dwayne Betts. At 16, Betts was sentenced to prison. But, instead of letting that define him, he chose a path of words and justice. You will hear the riveting journey of

In this special episode, host Sofia Ng is joined by Peter Samuelson—film producer, author, and founder of several youth-focused nonprofits. Peter discusses the deep connection between foster care and the juvenile justice

In this episode, co-hosts Kalista Lin and Sofia Ng speak with Pamela Good, CEO and co-founder of Beyond Basics, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy and empowering lives through reading

It's February! In this special tribute episode, co-hosts Sofia and Kalista explore the history and culture behind Black History Month, exploring its origins and why it remains crucial to recognize it today. Learn more ab

In this episode, our host Kalista Lin sits down with Michael Mendoza. At just 15 years old, Michael was sentenced to 15-to-life for his involvement in a gang-related murder. Since his parole in 2014, Michael has dedicate

In this episode, Kalista and Sofia speak with Terrence Graham, the man behind the landmark Supreme Court ruling Graham v. Florida, which declared sentencing juveniles to life without parole for non-homicide crimes uncons

We're back with another episode! In this interview, hosts Kalista Lin and Sofia Ng speaks with Jose Norrington, a native of Los Angeles who spent fifteen years in prison for convicted manslaughter and two attempted murde

In this episode, featured guest speaker Danzell Nunsuch shares his incredible story of transformation. At 17, Danzell was sentenced to 16-to-life, but within the confines of prison, he was able to pursue a B.A. in Busine

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Dominec Holmes. Raised in the turbulent streets of Southwest Detroit, Dominec's childhood was marked by tragedy, resilience, and a profound spiritual awakening. Aft

In this latest episode, join us as we dive into this interview of Tyson Nguyen, a Sacramento native whose life took an extraordinary turn after spending over a decade behind bars. From incarceration to inspiration, Tyson

In this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Colie Levar Long, whose life took a transformative turn during his over 26 years of incarceration. Long, now an author, speaker, and staunch advocate for criminal jus

In this special collaboration episode, A Second Chance Podcast is joined by The Viking Voice Student Podcast from North Shore High School. In this exclusive interview, the host of The Viking View Student Podcast team spe

In this riveting episode, our co-hosts, Kalista Lin and Akshara Keshri talk with Joseph Bell Jr. about his transformative experience. Joseph's journey is an example of the potential for positive change, even in the face

In this episode, our co-hosts, Kalista and Akshara have a conversation with Briana Payton, a fierce advocate for justice reform. With degrees from Princeton University and the University of Chicago, Briana's work centers
Donald
Nomad
1 appearance on this show
Reginald Dwayne Betts
1 appearance on this show
Peter Samuelson
film producer, pro-social entrepreneur, author · Starlight Children's Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Pamela Good
neonatologist and physician scientist · Columbia University
1 appearance on this show
Angela Davis
activist, icon, revolutionary · Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Malcolm X
global icon and civil rights leader · Nation of Islam
1 appearance on this show
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