This episode features the insightful Dean M Lloyd. This one is a thought-provoking conversation. Mick, Mark and Dean explore the challenges of overcoming addiction, the journey to secure employment post-prison, and Dean's impactful work assisting individuals upon their release in NSW. Dean has valuable insights into the complexities of rebuilding lives and the importance of support systems in fostering successful reintegration into society.

01:12 - Background and Entry into the Justice System

03:24 - Early Years and Curiosity

04:19 - Progression to Substance Dependence

05:33 - Entering Prison and Initial Experiences

09:16 - Support and Mentorship in Prison

10:39 - Support Systems in the Justice System

12:20 - Challenges and Discrimination After Release

14:03 - Rebuilding Life and Career

18:26 - Current Work in Community Services

19:08 - Overcoming Roadblocks and Advocacy

22:27 - Importance of Personal Growth and Self-Reflection

25:26 - Collaboration for Progress

28:41 - Lessons from the Netherlands and Humane Approaches

33:11 - Consulting and Making Positive Change

33:59 - Optimism for Change in Australia

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Email - rebuild.vic@ymca.org.au

Website - https://vicyouth.ymca.org.au/social-impact/rebuild/time-to-rebuild-podcast

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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land Time to ReBuild is recorded on, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. We must always remember that under the concrete and asphalt this land is, was, and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.

Credits:

Hosts - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Producer - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson

Sound Editing - Mark Wilson

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