Description
On this Power to the People Thursdays edition of Mornings with Mero, we're joined by the Osborne Association to discuss the vital work being done for families and children impacted by the criminal justice system.
Topics covered:
The See Us, Support Us campaign and how it centers youth voices in the conversation around parental incarceration
Anya's journey from program participant to youth fellow, and her authorship of "The Teen Guide to Living with Incarcerated Parents" at age 17
The Osborne Association's free bus service that helps families visit incarcerated loved ones across New York State
The hidden costs of incarceration — overpriced commissary, phone calls, and why the system is designed to keep people poor
Why in-person visitation is a lifeline for children with incarcerated parents
Reentry challenges: digital literacy, housing, workforce development, and what it's really like coming home after years inside
The Osborne Association's broader programming: gun diversion, shelters, permanent supportive housing, and staff in 38 of 41 New York state prisons
This episode originally aired on HOT 97 and YouTube Live.
Connect with the Osborne Association for resources and support:
Website: osborneny.org
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