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Inside-Out: Joey Cramer
Inside-Out: Joey Cramer
Inside-Out: Joey Cramer
Saturday 1st April 2023
Joey Cramer discusses his impactful experience with the Inside-Out program at Vancouver Island University on People First Radio.
18 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Joey Cramer's Journey: Inside-Out Program at Vancouver Island University
These kinds of classes were some of the best they'd ever had, and wish that more of their other classes were like this, because it really connected everyone.
Imagine a classroom where university students and incarcerated individuals sit side by side, learning and growing together. That's exactly what the Inside-Out program at Vancouver Island University offers. In this episode of People First Radio, Joey Cramer opens up about his transformative experience as an 'inside' student in one of the first classes offered after the program's launch in Nanaimo back in 2016.
This unique initiative breaks down walls—both literal and metaphorical—by fostering deep connections and understanding between 'inside' and 'outside' students. The discussions range from indigenous challenges with policing to trans issues, all while emphasizing personal growth and mutual respect. Joey's story is a powerful testament to the importance of long-term support for addiction and mental health. One student remarked that these classes were some of the best they had ever attended, wishing more of their courses offered such profound connections.
Tune in to People First Radio to hear Joey's compelling narrative and learn how the Inside-Out program is reshaping lives and perspectives.