Prison Nation Radio w/ Michael B. Jackson  

HOW TO DO GOOD AFTER PRISON: SUCCESS ON PAROLE

(Willingboro, NJ) Prison Nation Radio (PNR), On January 31, 2008, Michael B. Jackson, creator and host of internet talk program Prison Nation Radio will continue his series of broadcasts he calls "DoGAPS" (Do Good After Prison Sets), that he hopes will be of some assistance to men and women recently released and preparing for release from prison.  Each "Set" will include the principle for successful reentry from Jackson's book "How to Do Good After Prison: A Handbook for Successful Reentry". Last weeks program, the first in the set, focused on the importance of preparing oneself for release while in the prison. This week will focus on understanding parole and making good parole decisions. The broadcast can be heard online at www.Jointfx.com.
"Technical parole violations is among the top reason why people go back to prison today", said Jackson. It’s usually not a case of a person not knowing the rules, as much as it is making bad decisions they know will result in them being arrested for parole violation.
Michael B. Jackson is the Publisher and Author of three (3) books;  "How to Do Good After Prison: A Handbook for Successful Reentry,” "How to Love & Inspire Your Man After Prison," and "Como Cumplir Con Tus Obligaciones Al Salir De La Prision: Guia practica para una vida mejor".
“Most people on parole would be okay if they just complied with the very first general condition of parole, which states that: A parolee must obey all local laws and ordinances. That says it all”, continued Jackson. “Unfortunately, that seems to be a tricky one for many.”
PNR broadcasts every Thursday at 7:00 PM. The broadcast can be accessed online at www.Jointfx.com. Jackson is encouraging other formerly incarcerated people, family members, friends and the general community to participate by sharing stories, comments and information. Those who cannot attend can call in, email or join the live chat room during the broadcast. The currently incarcerated who wants to participate can do so by sending their comments via U.S. Mail. As many letters as possible will be read during the broadcast and all will be posted on the PNR website www.Jointfx.com. Letters should be mailed to: PMB 104, Postnet, 621 Beverly-Rancocas Rd, Willingboro, NJ 08046. The program call in phone number is 1-347-215-8904.

DoGAPS (Do Good After Prison Set) MBJ talks about preparing to get a job after prison while still in the prison. Lessons from his book "How to Do Good After Prison.

On the evening of January 10, 2008, by way of Michael B. Jackson, creator and host of Internet Talk Radio Program Prison Nation Radio and author of several books, was “effective immediately, suspended from conducting any Revocation Hearings or acting in any way as an agent of the NJ State Parole Board. On Thursday, January 17, 2008, @ 7:00PM Jackson will make a public statement concerning his suspension. Jackson also plans to give himself a “self-review” of the parole rules, in an attempt to “b

DoGAPS (Do Good After Prison Set): MBJ talks about the importance of education in successful reentry. Lessons from his book "How to Do Good After Prison: A Handbook for Successful Reentry"

Voting Power & The Prison Nation: Using What We Have To Get What We Want (& Need). Guest: Frank Askin, Professor of Law and Director of the Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers Law School/Newark.

Prison Nation Radio (PNR): Prof. Frank Askin, Director of the Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers Law School/Newark will be the guest on Prison Nation Radio (PNR) - Hosted by Michael B. Jackson’s on Saturday January 5, 2008 @ 10:30AM. The Topic of the program is ”Voting Power & The Prison Nation: Using What We Have To Get What We Want (& Need)”. This is the second in a series of scheduled live PNR broadcast/community forums from the Willingboro Public Library (220 Willingboro Blvd, Willingboro, NJ 08046) on Saturday January 5, 2008 at 10:30 AM. The Public is invited. The program can also be accessed on the Internet at www.Jointfx.com.

Professor Askin has been a member of the National Board of the American Civil Liberties Union since 1969 and has been one of the ACLU's four general counsels since 1976. His memoir, Defending Rights: A Life in Law and Politics was published in 1997 by Humanities Press. He is listed in Woodward & White's Best Lawyers in America.

“It is now well documented that, as a consequence of racial profiling, members of racial minority groups have been investigated, arrested, prosecuted and convicted in New Jersey in numbers totally disproportionate to their propensity to commit crimes.” said Professor Askin. “The consequence is that members of the African American and Latino communities are denied an equal opportunity to influence the electoral and political process.”

Professor Askin is also one of the lead attorneys in a petition filed the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights which claims that felon disenfranchisement is a violation of universal Human Rights principles, The American Civil Liberties Union and the Rutgers Law School Constitutional Litigation Clinic filed petition urges the Inter American Commission to rule that denying New Jersey citizens on parole and probation the right to vote violates universal human rights principles. The petition was filed after the New Jersey Supreme Court refused to hear the case.

Those who cannot attend can call in, email or join the live chat room during the broadcast. Letters can be sent to mail: PMB 104, Postnet, 621 Beverly-Rancocas Rd, Willingboro, NJ 08046. The program call in phone number is 1-347-215-8904.  Registration and participation is free. There is room for only 50 people at the Library and Pre-Registration is required. For more information and to register go to www.Jointfx.com or email PNR@jointfx.com (put “Register” in the subject box) or register at the Willingboro Public Library’s

PNR is looking for people interested in producing, contributing and hosting and co-hosting programs. For more information email PNR@jointfx.com or call 609-877-8071

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For more information Contact: Michael B. Jackson @ pnr@jointfx.com or call 609-877-8071