S2 E6 - HOUSE OF LIFE PITTSBURGH: THE POWER OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICe
What would happen if ex-offenders, law enforcement, and legal professionals joined forces, using restorative justice to fight against over-incarceration and high recidivism rates? Meet House of Life Pittsburgh, a group doing just that with their innovative prisoner reentry program. Central to their mission, the organization is led by a group of passionate returning citizens, which allows them to capitalize on the strengths of those that have already achieved success upon reentering society.
In this episode, we speak with Ricky Lee Olds, Executive Director for House of Life Pittsburgh, who spent 40 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, and Lou Gentile, a member of the Executive Committee and former Director of The Bureau of Narcotics for Pennsylvania who spent more than 27 years in law enforcement. Ricky and Lou dive into their unlikely relationship, the inspiration behind House of Life, and their ambitious vision looking forward.
Recorded April 12, 2022 via Zoom call
Guests
Ricky Lee Olds - Executive Director, House of Life Pittsburgh
Lou Gentile - Executive Committee, House of Life Pittsburgh
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