When prisoners are freed — as more than 9 in 10 eventually are, they often are harshly stigmatized. Nationwide, nearly half of those paroled end up back in jail. The pattern of recidivism inflicts enduring harm on the safety and wholeness of society and on these individuals. Our audio documentary examines ways to interrupt this destructive cycle. We focus on the truly visionary work of Robin Casarjian, a counselor and educator based in the Boston area.
To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org (http://humanmedia.org/) . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.
15 Oct 2026
Helping Prisoners to Heal, Pt1
More than a million Americans are locked in jails and prisons. Helping them recover from earlier trauma can safeguard society. Hear the stories of ex-prisoners who’ve begun to heal, through the inspired work of Robin Casarjian.
To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org (http://humanmedia.org/) . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.
8 Oct 2026
Libraries Reimagined, Pt3
In this segment, we examine the importance of early literacy, starting with the simple act of reading aloud to a very young child. Librarians, pediatricians and others weigh in on how these bonding experiences demonstrate for children that reading can be a source of pleasure (just ask a toddler who requests to be read the same story over and over). But it also enhances crucial brain development in the first years.
To see additional resources and our other programs, please visit humanmedia.org (http://humanmedia.org/) . Humankind specials are heard on NPR and PRX member-stations, in association with GBH Boston.
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