Prison Nation Radio w/ Michael B. Jackson  

NewJersey Assembly Majority Leader Bonnie Watson Coleman will host a series ofpublic hearings entitled COUNTING THE COST: Examining the cycle of arrest,incarceration, reintegration & re-entry”, which are aimed at the pervasivecycle of arrest, incarceration release and re-incarceration in New Jersey andits impact on our economy, our families and our communities. "A topcomponent in my mind is the role of family, Watson Coleman said. No bettersupport group exists than family, and we should do everything in our power aslegislators and policymakers to ensure that family plays a central role in thelife of each individual".

OnThursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:30 PM (EST) the PNR broadcast will focus onthe first hearing scheduled to be held at First Baptist Church of LincolnGardens, 771 Somerset Street, Somerset at 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 PM (est.), whichwill discuss Families and Incarceration. About 18,000 inmates are released fromprison each year in New Jersey -- often into communities with limited jobs,housing and social services. "Once a prisoner has served their time andpaid their debt, we cannot shove them aside forever“, she said. "Manyindividuals who returned to a life of crime did so because they felt they hadno other choice. They would gladly take the opportunity to better their lives,but our system too often makes that impossible."

MichaelB. Jackson, Founder, Executive Producer and Host of Prison Nation Radio is amember of the working group assembled by the Majority Leader’s office to planthe hearings. Jackson will also be a speaker and panelist on some hearings.

PNR’sweekly talk formatted broadcast includes guest interviews, listener call-in,news/information updates and art & entertainment with special attention toissues important to the Prison Nation audience. Jackson is also the Publisherand Author of three books; "How to Do Good After Prison: A Handbook forSuccessful Reentry," "How to Love & Inspire Your Man AfterPrison," and "Como Cumplir Con Tus Obligaciones Al Salir De LaPrision: Guia practica para una vida mejor. "PNR can be accessed on the Internetat www.JOINTFX.com. The mailing address isPMB 104, Postnet, 621 Beverly-Rancocas Rd, Willingboro, NJ 08046. The programcall in phone number is 1-347-215-8904.

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