This week on Prison Pipeline, co-host Emma Lugo sits down with Mark Wilson and Go-La Vann of Portland, Oregon, for a compelling conversation about the urgent need for comprehensive substance abuse counseling and the dramatic changes in rehabilitation program access since 1992.
Wilson and Vann bring lived experience and professional insight to the discussion, highlighting how policy shifts and funding cuts have reshaped the landscape of treatment and support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals struggling with addiction.
They’ll explore what real rehabilitation looks like, why community-based solutions matter, and how Oregon can move forward with a more humane and effective approach to substance abuse and incarceration.
Tune in for this powerful and timely conversation on building a more just and compassionate system of care and accountability.
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