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POLICY

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POLICY

Reason 55

Hosted by law enforcement veteran, Stephen B. Walker, each episode of Reason 55 will bring together diverse and determined people doing incredible work that helps to affect our world for the better. Reason 55 gives a mic to voices from invisible operations that touch lives every day and features discussions that provide listeners with different perspectives and prescriptions to be an Evolution of Hope

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A Father, actor, and outreach leader, Steph B. brings his character, curiosity, and compassion to Reason 55. 

He has worked tirelessly at raising awareness of the deleterious impacts of the current design, structure, and operations of the corrections system, from his various Director roles within the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA).

Steph B. also serves as a board member and reform advocate for several non-profits including the Child Abuse Prevention Center and the Black Youth Leadership Project.

Now, he brings his experience and passion to a wider audience through his podcast.  He believes these efforts are a catalyst for improving the health and wellness of everyone touched by the correctional environment. He is the ‘Voice of Reason’.

Episodes

May 4, 2023

Live From The IVP Summit, Andy Moore and Stephen Walker Talk About The Elements of Reform.

Diane Castaneda

From the IVP Summit in Hawaii, retired corrections officer Stephen Walker talks to Andy Moore, Executive Director of NANR (National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers). Stephen serves as IVP Board Member and shares how his passion led him to the Independent Voter Project. Andy speaks to the value of convening, catalyzing and connecting, when challenging and changing policies and how primaries work.

December 11, 2022

Comedian and Educator Stephan Sanders Ain’t No Joke

Diane Castañeda

Steph B talks with Dr. Stephan Sanders who recounts how his trauma as youth, like depersonalization, affects him now and how therapy and Arts helped him cope. A professional educator, foodie, and comedian, Sanders shares some of his experiences with young people of today and concerning issues that they face like “cancel culture”.

November 1, 2022

Former Director of Corrections: Jobs Behind Bars Can Be a Life Sentence

Bryan has a conversation with Stephen B. Walker about his podcast Reason 55. Steph B from his various Director roles within the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA), brings his knowledge and experience, to raising awareness of the deleterious impacts of the current design, structure, and operations of the corrections system. He has been focused on intersectional behavioral health, the system, and policies that impact lives across our state and across the country

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