I Know Your Name
I Know Your Name is a monthly interview podcast hosted by Erica Atwood that explores the complex issue of gun violence by featuring conversations with people who work in or have been affected by gun violence. Through these interviews, listeners get to know the names of the people behind the work and hear their personal stories of resilience, hope, and insights into the impacts of gun violence on communities. The podcast seeks to amplify the voices of those who are often overlooked or ignored, and to raise awareness and promote solutions to the critical issue of ending gun violence.
Episodes
In this episode, Erica Atwood and Scott Charles, Trauma Outreach Manager, Temple University Hospital, discuss the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States and specifically in Philadelphia, highlighting the need for hospital-based interventions and gun safety measures, while also addressing the mental and emotional toll of working with victims and perpetrators of gun violence. They share their own experiences dealing with ...
In this podcast episode, Assata Thomas, Executive Director, Office of Reentry Partnerships, discusses her mission and work in disrupting the cycles of racism and supporting individuals impacted by mass incarceration. She serves those who have been incarcerated or affected by the criminal justice system while highlighting the challenges of reentry, the importance of addressing trauma, and the flaws in the current job-focused approac...
In this podcast episode, John Solomon, Founder of Endangered Kind, discusses the role of social media in gun violence and what is currently working in prevention and intervention. He emphasizes the importance of consistency in caring for young people who are vulnerable to violence and building trust, and mentions the need for more people to get out into the community and help to identify those involved in gun violence. This episode...
Welcome to the first episode of "I Know Your Name" with host, Erica Atwood. Erica is the Senior Director of the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Cluster in the city of brotherly love (Philadelphia). This introductory episode provides a heartfelt and personal insight into the her background and mission to address the complex issues of gun violence and criminal justice in the city of Philadelphia. From her roots in Camd...
The episode features an insightful conversation between Erica Atwood and Anthony Smith, Executive Director of Cities United, as they discuss the importance of prioritizing gun violence prevention and holding elected officials accountable.
The conversation touches on the challenges faced in implementing an asset-based approach and the need to see the humanity in both victims and perpetrators. They discuss the significance of compre...
The Philadelphia Group Violence Intervention (GVI) program is a law enforcement strategy that collaborates with various city departments and community members to identify and engage individuals associated with groups that are driving gun violence.
Current Director, Deion Sumpter joins Erica in this episode of "I Know Your Name" to emphasize the importance of mentorship and positive environments in creating change, discus...
The I Know Your Name podcast is a show about getting to know the individuals and communities that are most affected by gun violence in the city of Brotherly love. On it you’ll hear stories of hope, redemption, and what is actually being done to prevent violence in a city that's seen over 500 homicides. You should listen to this if you’re a Black male, you LOVE a Black male, and you would like to know more about what you can do ...
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