Episode 6: Facing Redemption

Today, we’re speaking with Alan, the person responsible for the tragic death of Emily, whose story we discussed in last week's episode. While intoxicated, Alan struck Emily, leading to her death. In that episode, we heard from Emily’s mother, Elle, who shared her deeply moving journey of grief and healing. Both Elle and Alan participated in the Victim-Offender Dialogue program.

In this episode, we’ll hear directly from Alan, who is currently incarcerated at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Alan reflects on his difficult path to sobriety, expresses his heartfelt gratitude for Elle's willingness to forgive him, and shares how his growth during incarceration has inspired him to help others.

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Executive Producer: Diane Kahn
Producer: Elaine Ferguson
Producer: Emerson Swift
Producer: Laura Hardy
Editor: Josh Latham
Music: Jacob Bloomfield-Misarch
Artwork: Jorge Ramirez

A special thank you to the Ahimsa Collective and the Mend Collective. Ahimsa focuses on restorative justice, fostering healing and accountability through dialogue between victims and offenders, while Mend supports emotional and psychological healing through community-based initiatives. A heartfelt thanks as well to Martina Lutz Schneider and Miguel Quezada, whose dedication to restorative practices and conflict resolution has been vital in advancing these important efforts.