The Effects of Incarceration

There are nearly 2 million people behind bars in the United States. There are also over 6 million family members of the incarcerated additionally affected, creating a huge impact that needs to be addressed.

Dick’s guest, Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia is a clinical psychologist and the former warden of the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois. She is currently the Managing Director of Justice Initiatives for Chicago Beyond, an organization of community leaders helping to support at-risk youth in the Chicago area.