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305: Shaka Senghor | Writing My Wrongs

By Jordan Harbinger with Jason DeFillippo

Shaka Senghor (@ShakaSenghor) is a leading voice in criminal justice reform, the director of innovation and strategy at #Cut50, and the consulting producer for the OWN docuseries Released. He is also the author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. What We Discuss with Shaka Senghor: How Shaka's childhood neighborhood in Detroit quickly went from idyllic to nightmarish when the crack epidemic struck in the '80s (and what he spent his money on when he became a dealer). The assorted sources of trauma faced by kids who wind up in the drug-dealing lifestyle and why such a lifestyle is initially appealing to them -- in spite of exposing them to very adult consequences. Why the current opioid crisis may actually be instrumental in helping heal societal class and racial divides widened during the crack epidemic. Why removing the stigma of mental health treatment is crucial to breaking the cycles of recidivism in which young people often get trapped. The series of events that landed Shaka in prison for 19 years, how he made use of his time there, and what he's doing to help fix a very broken system. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/305 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Hydros filters your water five times faster than any of its competitors, and its relentless commitment to sustainability ensures its hydration products support your values as well as your health. Thirsty for a bargain? Go to hydroslife.com/jordan for a 20 percent discount on your entire order! What's Thinkific? If you've got a business that involves teaching -- whether it's coaching, blogging, workshops, or even YouTube videos -- Thinkific is the best platform to create, market, and sell your own online courses. Check out thinkific.com/jordan to discover what Thinkific can do for you! Better Help offers affordable, online counseling at your convenience. If you're coping with depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, or any number of issues, you're not alone. Talk with a licensed professional therapist for...

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