Criminal justice advocate and author, Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson appeared The Rashad Richey Morning Show to discuss her work in prison reform and her nonprofit organization, Keeping Families Connected .
During the interview, Dr. Jackson, who was wrongfully convicted in 2011, shared her personal story of overcoming legal and emotional challenges. After spending years fighting to clear her name and dealing with the tragic death of her son, she found a new purpose in supporting families affected by incarceration.
Dr. Jackson founded Keeping Families Connected to address the emotional and financial burdens faced by families with loved ones in prison. The nonprofit provides free luxury prison trips across Texas and, starting in August, Louisiana. These trips include transportation, meals, and emotional support, aimed at helping maintain family bonds during incarceration.
She detailed the process of these prison visits, highlighting a case of a woman in her 70s who has four sons in different prisons. Dr. Jackson’s organization facilitates these visits despite the logistical and financial challenges involved. She also emphasized the high costs associated with maintaining contact with incarcerated individuals, including expenses for phone calls, commissary items, and medical care.
Dr. Jackson stressed that her organization operates without government funding, relying on personal resources and donations. She also provides essential supplies and support for children of incarcerated parents through her nonprofit.
The discussion highlighted the broader issues related to incarceration and family separation, with Dr. Jackson urging listeners to understand the significant emotional and financial impact on those affected by the criminal justice system.
For more information about Dr. Jackson and Keeping Families Connected, visit keepingfamiliesconnected.org or letitiascottjackson.com .
To listen to the full interview, click the link above.
Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning ‘Rashad Richey Morning Show’ on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the ‘Dr. Rashad Richey Review’ on SiriusXM’s Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.
The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey’ on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.
Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.
Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master’s thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master’s thesis was adapted into a book titled, ‘Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures’, which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre book on the Amazon platform.
Recently, Dr. Richey completed his Juris Doctor (law degree) from Renaissance University after transferring from Birmingham School of Law, where he attended for 2 years. He accepted the position as Director of Global Legal Operations for the multinational law firm, The International Law Group of Human & Civil Rights Attorneys P.C., also known as The Fairness Firm, with offices in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, and Cape Town Africa.
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