Demone Smith: Resilience After Release

21/04/2025 29 min
Demone Smith: Resilience After Release

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ONE DAY & A WAKE-UP is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this episode, CRJ host Herbert Alexander sits down with Demone Smith to discuss Demone's experiences during his final days in prison and his subsequent success in readjusting to life outside. Demone shares insights on his 7-plus-year incarceration, his unexpected early release to a halfway house, and the challenges he faced reintegrating into society. The conversation also explores the psychological impacts of prison, the challenges that lead to recidivism, and practical advice for others transitioning from incarceration to freedom. www.radioforjustice.org00:00 Welcome01:14 Demone's Experience in Prison01:58 Preparing for Release05:23 First Days at the Halfway House06:44 Finding Employment08:10 Adjusting to Life Outside12:57 Reflections and Memories14:31 Advice for Life After Prison15:03 Challenges and Support Systems16:14 Avoiding Distractions17:01 Social Media17:41 Finding Hobbies and Staying Focused18:53 The Importance of Discipline20:10 Mental Preparation for Release21:50 Overcoming Post-Prison Challenges27:32 Final Thoughts and Farewell