1. Mississippi Chain Gang. Danie and Carlos talk about relapse and reaching out before disaster happens. Parole and be of service to the community and others by bringing food to skid row, going into juvenile facilities; we want to set the example with our actions.

If you are formerly incarcerated and need help, shoot us a line:

Email Daniel: danielh@releasedintocaptivity.com

Email Carlos: carlosc@releasedintocaptivity.com

Scott Countryman: countryman447@icloud.com

ARC Mentorship Program workshops that teach peer to peer mentorship and train allies others in the community and Stanford Ride Home Program

Daniel talks about his week with one of the Released Into Captivity family members in Nor Cal: going to 12-step meetings and sponsorship. Make the effort to transition with support.

Life is a brand new world: paying rent, car payment, food on the table. Joshua 1:9 waiting for a jury verdict.No re-entry textbook.

Daniel was a guest with Chris and Dave of The Dopey Podcast (episode 90) and Jed and Jay of Church and Other Drugs.

Inside Out Writers , Sally Hamilton (ARC Ally Mentor), Jimmy Woo, and Matthew Mizel. Matthew connected us with Emma Hughes of Project Rebound Fresno. Matthew is also connecting Carlos DeLeon with Project Rebound.

Cut 50, JLUSA, Glenn Martin.

Scott and Daniel discuss the effects pay differences between guards in Mississippi and California have on life in prison. Scott is the middle child of a very affluent family. Started drinking and living a rebel lifestyle to feel a part of and cool. Finds vicodin as a sophomore in high school and plays Contra loaded

Hurricane Katrina fraud. Scott buys 1000 dilaudid and a gallon of promethazine and developes a huge opiate habit. Finds himself broke, ODs and faces federal charges for moving fraudulently obtained money across state line and illegal stock sales.Turtle suit, tp squares, and used cups. Part of the jail destroyed by the hurricane and they served Lunchables. Delicious breakfast biscuits in Harrison County jail. Scott receives 10 years, suspended and drug court. Fails a drug screen and receives all 10 years.  He goes to South Mississippi Correctional Institute then to Parchman Mississippi. Down on the Parchman Farm.

A balanced public safety policy.

80% Mississippi prison population affiliated with “organizations” (gangs): Simon City Royals or Latin Kings (Five Point Star) , Six Point Stars (Gangster Disciples), Vice Lords.

Scott touches on the corruption inside.

We talk about consequences to criminal activity inside the cage. CID (Criminal Investigation Division). Cell phone consequences.

The Box!!!

1. Get to work!
2. No one owes you shit!!
3. Do what you say!

If you don’t want change, no program can change you.

Suit up and show up.

Get a mentor/sponsor

The Shair Podcast

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