# Episode 36 - Healing After Incarceration: How Taylor Made Re-Entry Changes Lives in Michigan

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Podcast: [Juvenile Justice || What I Know Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/juvenile-justice-what-i-know-now-6681935)
Published: 2026-05-22T14:35:10+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2965

## Resource

In this powerful episode of What I Know Now , host Cole Williams welcomes Dee Dee Taylor, founder and president of Taylor Made Re-Entry, for a candid conversation about the realities of reentry after incarceration. Together, they dig deep into the urgent need to reimagine the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems, exploring the human stories often hidden behind statistics. Dee Dee shares her inspiring journey as a national leader, shaped by personal experience with incarceration in her family—including the tragic loss of her sister, Breonna Taylor. She reveals what it’s really like for men and women returning home after jail or prison, highlighting barriers like poverty, lack of resources, and gaps in support and community understanding. This episode tackles tough questions: Why is reentry work still dominated by men? How does incarceration impact not just individuals but entire families? What does healing and forgiveness look like for people affected by the justice system? Hear stories of resilience, the importance of second chances, and the behind-the-scenes work happening in Michigan to empower returning citizens through housing, employment, mental health support, and more. Whether you have a loved one in jail, work in criminal justice, or just care about building safer, more humane communities, tune in for eye-opening insights, practical solutions, and hope that real change is possible. Don’t miss this moving talk about compassion, accountability, and seeing the humanity in everyone touched by incarceration.

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