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I Know Your Name

By: I Know Your Name Podcast
  • Summary

  • I Know Your Name is a monthly interview podcast hosted by Erica Atwood that explores the complex issue of gun violence by featuring conversations with people who work in or have been affected by gun violence. Through these interviews, listeners get to know the names of the people behind the work and hear their personal stories of resilience, hope, and insights into the impacts of gun violence on communities. The podcast seeks to amplify the voices of those who are often overlooked or ignored, and to raise awareness and promote solutions to the critical issue of ending gun violence.
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Episodes
  • The Cost of Trauma: A Conversation with Scott Charles
    Feb 20 2024

    In this episode, Erica Atwood and Scott Charles, Trauma Outreach Manager, Temple University Hospital, discuss the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States and specifically in Philadelphia, highlighting the need for hospital-based interventions and gun safety measures, while also addressing the mental and emotional toll of working with victims and perpetrators of gun violence. They share their own experiences dealing with stress and the challenge of knowing whether their work is making a difference and discuss creative ways to engage with youth about violence prevention, and the importance of bringing a breadth of knowledge and experience from all walks of life to this work.


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    If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.


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    46 mins
  • Making Sure We All Have A Chance: Speaking with the Office of Reentry Partnerships
    Jan 16 2024

    In this podcast episode, Assata Thomas, Executive Director, Office of Reentry Partnerships, discusses her mission and work in disrupting the cycles of racism and supporting individuals impacted by mass incarceration. She serves those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system while highlighting the challenges of reentry, the importance of addressing trauma, and the flaws in the current job-focused approach for returning citizens. She advocates for language that humanizes incarcerated individuals and also shares some meaningful success stories. In this episode she centers restoring humanity, disrupting systems, and advocating for real change.



    Subscribe today!

    If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.

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    43 mins
  • Staying Solution Oriented: A Conversation with John Solomon, Founder of Endangered Kind
    Dec 19 2023

    In this podcast episode, John Solomon, Founder of Endangered Kind, discusses the role of social media in gun violence and what is currently working in prevention and intervention. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in caring for young people who are vulnerable to violence and building trust, and mentions the need for more people to get out into the community and help to identify those involved in gun violence. This episode provides valuable insights into the issue of gun violence and the role that social media and community outreach can play in prevention. It highlights the importance of building trust, consistency, and relationships in caring for vulnerable youth and helping them turn their lives around.


    Subscribe today!

    If you’d like to know more about the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice and Public Safety check out our ⁠Website⁠ or go to ⁠cjps@phila.gov⁠. If you have suggestions, feedback, or just want to get in touch with the podcast, ⁠Contact Us⁠⁠ here. Don’t forget to leave a rating or review on your favorite listening platform.

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    31 mins

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