WTUL invites Janet Hays to share her opinions regarding an upcoming vigil to be held at Gravier Park protesting a prison expansion for Orleans Parish Prison. The vigil will feature opponents of and experts on prison reform to speak on the negative social consequences brought on by the prison and the misuse of funds to […]
WTUL News and Views speaks with Janet Hays for OPPRC Read More »
Janet Hays interviews Syrita Steib-Martin, founder and executive director of Operation Restoration, about how her experience in the federal penitentiary system guided her passion to help local women and girls post-incarceration. Operation Restoration is based in New Orleans and offers a support system in the form of educational, personal, and leadership resources for women looking
Removing barriers to higher education for formerly incarcerated women and girls Read More »
Janet Hays invites Nicole Forston and Laura Pogliano to examines the factors contributing to a fractured mental health system. Forston is the producer of the new film documentary Shattered Families: Collapse of our Mental Health System, which explores mental health systems from the familial perspective. Pogliano and her family are featured in the film. Listen
Film screening and discussion – Shattered Families: Collapse of our Mental Health System Read More »
Naomi Alexis joins Janet Hays to open up about the signs and dangers of untreated mental illness. Alexis’ brother, Aaron Alexis, shot and killed 13 people including himself at a Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. in 2013. In the interview, Alexis discusses how the mental health stigma and failed policy efforts contribute to undiagnosed illnesses
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Janet Hays interviews Judge Calvin Johnson about the recently passed Assisted Outpatient Treatment law which provides families with the tools they need to successfully care for mentally ill loved ones. Two local parents join to share their different experiences with obtaining care for mentally ill children. Visit the site below to get more information about
A law offers relief to families struggling to care for seriously mentally ill loved ones Read More »
Janet Hays visits WTUL News and Views to speak on her experience as a member of OPPRC and the upcoming press conference in protest of Orleans Parish Prison. The conference will feature community leaders and OPPRC members presenting an argument for Sheriff Gusman’s removal from his position following involvement with the OPP and failure to
Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition, religious leaders demand Sheriff’s resignation Read More »
Janet Hays speaks with Alex Bourne from Orleans Parish Prison about wrongful incarceration and potential political bribery in New Orleans. Listen to the full interview below. https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2015/12/04/18780657.php
Follow up phone interview with Alex Bourne from jail Read More »
Janet Hays interviews DJ Jaffe and Kimberly Blaker about an upcoming national day of action to urge Congress to pass House Resolution 2646–the “Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act.” The bipartisan bill would introduce measures to help those with severe mental illnesses avoid bleak outcomes such as incarceration, hospitalization, homelessness, and death. Visit the
National Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Day October 7 Read More »
Gahiji Barrow of WTUL News and Views interviews Janet Hays, Ann Morel, and Josephine Heller about the unfair criminalization of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Morel’s son Davey has an intellectual disability and was put at a disadvantage when interrogated by police without Morel or Heller, the family lawyer, present. The pair reached out to Hays
Janet Hays interviews Alexander J. Bourne about why he spent 9 months at Orleans Parish Prison over allegations of shoe theft. The pair discuss how unnecessarily long holding times for low-level crimes destroy the lives of those incarcerated and place a large burden on taxpayers. Listen to the full segment below. https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2015/08/21/18776485.php
Shoe theft allegation nets Alexander J. Bourne 9 months in jail Read More »
