Videos & Interview gallery
The National Trauma Awareness Initiative seeks to change the narrative around what lands people in jails and prisons. We will do this by featuring formerly incarcerated people, and letting them tell their stories about their lived experience and how early childhood trauma played a role in their subsequent actions. NTAI believes that screening for trauma and treating trauma is the only way to stop generational trauma.
THE ORIGINS OF TRAUMA - NTAI
Dr. Gina Perez-Barron speaks with the NTAI founder and servant leader of the National Trauma Awareness Initiative about the origins of her trauma.
Interview with Bishop Ivey Gaines after 18 years of incarceration - NTAI
This interview is with Bishop Ivey Gaines. Mr. Gaines talks about the trauma experience that led him to a long experience of incarceration. After 18 years in prison Mr. Gaines was released through his own advocacy. Today Mr. Gaines hopes to give back by sharing his experiences and advocating for others that have a possibility of release through the First Step Act. You can contact Mr. Gaines via email for questions or comments at gainesivy5@gmail.com.
Incarceration, Reentry, Recidivism, and Trauma interview with Jeremiah Bourgeious.
This interview is between two people that have experienced incarceration and the criminal justice system. Jeremiah Bourgeious and Sarai Cook discuss incarceration, reentry, recidivism, and Trauma. JJ talks about his experience since the day he stepped out of Prison to now, and how awareness of his trauma has led to recovery.
Trauma, Juvenile Justice, and Limiting Belief Systems.
This is a great conversation with Mr. Omari Amili about the life experiences that led him to incarceration, the juvenile justice system, and why role models that look and have the same experiences is so important. For more information about trauma and incarceration, as well as trauma informed practices training please visit www.traumaaware.org. If you want to come share your story on this channel please contact sarai@traumaaware.org.
Sexual Abuse, trauma, and incarceration.
David Garlock is a successful returning citizen, reentry professional, and criminal justice reform advocate. David and his brother received 25-year sentences in Alabama after taking the life of their sexual abuser. A client of Equal Justice Initiative, he was released on parole in 2013 after serving more than 13 years and pursuing several educational opportunities while incarcerated.