Oswald Newbold

Check out my blog post on Resolving Internal Organizational Conflict

https://www.oswaldnewbold.com/post/resolving-internal-organizational-conflict-strategies-for-lasting-peace-1

Another article I wrote, seeking justice for those with mental health challenges.

www-globalhealthunfiltered-com.cdn.ampproject.org

The Pact of the Future Must Include the Unique Needs of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Persons.

Read my thoughts in this opinion piece published on Inter Press Service (IPS)
https://www.ipsnews.net/2024/05/the-pact-for-the-future-must-include-the-unique-needs-of-incarcerated-and-formerly-incarcerated-persons/

JustLeadershipUSA
From Prison Cells to PhD
Palm Beach County
City of Riviera Beach

The Pact for the Future Must Include the Unique Needs of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Persons There are over 2 million incarcerated people in the United States of America alone, the highest number of prisoners in the world per country

April 20, 2024, hanging with members of the JustLeadershipUSA LwC24 cohort

April 20, 2024, ran into two sources of inspiration at the Sneaker's Ball, Councilwoman Tiawana Brown (District 3, City of Charlotte, NC, pictured in back center), she's the first system-impacted person to win a City Council seat in Charlotte, NC. She had to endure a treacherous slander campaign from her opponent, but Tiawana prevailed by winning the majority of votes in all of the districts in Charlotte to win her City Council seat.

Miquelle West (pictured front center) is a successful fashion stylist in Los Angeles and the daughter of Michelle West. Her mother Michelle West was arrested in 1993 and sentenced to two life sentences and 50 years in prison with no chance for parole for non-violent drug offenses. Miquelle says she refuses to get married or have any children until her mother is free to see her daughter walk down the isle and see her grandchildren born. A Free Michelle West campaign is currently pushing around the nation to bring attention to Michelle and other women sentenced to life in federal prison with no chance for parole for non-violent offenses.

April 20, 2024, 2nd Annual Sneaker's Ball in Washington DC, hosted by JustUs Coordinating Council and JustLeadershipUSA. It was good to socialize and network with members of the best cohort ever, JustLeadershipUSA LwC24.

April 20, 2024, attending leadership training with JustLeadershipUSA in Washington DC. I'm thankful to receive comprehensive, in-depth training on leadership practices that helps sharpen me as a leader. Also, I'm leaning the science behind advocacy, policy, capacity building, and power mapping. Thank you to the Office of the Public Defender's (15th Circuit) and The Palm Beach County Reentry Task Force for nominating me to join this JLUSA cohort for training.

April 16, 2024, I delivered the keynote speech, "Reimagining Reentry: Turning Service Disruptions Into Innovation." It felt good to have my coworkers, colleagues, and training cohorts in attendance. Thank you to the National Association of Reentry Professionals for allowing me to speak. The Q&A session was lit. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

April 15, 2024, reentry is still a growing and evolving field. It was good to be able to learn and share ideas. More importantly, networking and creating collaborations is key. Make sure to catch the NARP conference in 2025. A Wholistic Approach to Reentry.

April 14, 2024, as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Reentry Professionals, I had the honor of greeting attendees as they arrived at the hotel. Also, I got to enjoy the scenery of Tennessee.

April 13, 2024, The calm before the storm, the conference committee staff is preparing for conference attendees to start arriving in the morning.

April 4, 2024, as a part of Second Chance Month, I went to Florida Atlantic University to support the panel discussion, "Struggles & Triumphs: An Honest Dialogue with Formerly Incarcerated People."

March 29, 2024, Second Chance Brunch Event and Awards Ceremony at The GEO Group Inc. World Headquarters Building

Flight ✈️ delayed. Stuck at the airport in Charlotte, NC. My flight is supposed to finally depart at 10:20 PM. We'll see.

For those of you who have been waiting for Part 2 of this interview, here it is:

Episode 83: Walter Dunn Part 2
Discovering God's Purpose.

Walter had to ask himself the question, 'Plea out or trial?' He felt himself wronged by the justice system in the first place, so he decided to go to trial. He lost (!) and was sentenced to 27 years. But the story has a better ending than that and teaching himself the law plus his reliance on God were the keys. Walter is an author, motivational speaker and Returned Citizen with a message.

Episode 83: Walter Dunn Part 2, Discovering God's Purpose. "Plea out or trial ?" - that was the question. He took the trial and lost. But the story has a better ending than the sentence and teaching himself law was ...

Walter Dunn was an aspiring baseball player destined for Major League Baseball. Then life took a turn. Hear his powerful story:

Episode 82: Walter Dunn: From Fist Fight to Felon As soon as he put his fists up, Walter's life changed forever.------------------------------------The Death or Prison podcast is produced by Lean On Me USA I...

Met with Florida Senator Rosalind Osgood. She has a powerful story of overcoming the odds. Great being with Florida Rights Restoration Coalition as we discussed legislation at The Florida Capitol that could bring positive change related to housing, homelessness, and education.

Met with Florida Senator Rosalind Osgood. She has a powerful story of overcoming the odds. Great being with Florida Rights Restoration Coalition as we discussed legislation at The Florida Capitol that could bring positive change related to housing, homelessness, and eduction.

Register now for the Wholistic Approach to Reentry Conference 2024: https://www.thenarp.org/

This year we will be in Nashville, TN. (April 14 - 17, 2024). Hope to see you and your team at the conference.

The conference is hosted by the National Association of Reentry Professionals Inc.

I am proud to announce that I have been selected to participate in JustLeadershipUSA’s (JLUSA) annual year-long “Leading with ConvictionTM” (LwC) leadership development program. LwC is rooted in the principle that the most compelling advocates for criminal and juvenile justice reform are those who have been directly impacted by mass incarceration. I look forward to bringing you updates on my experiences in the program over the next 12 months.
To learn more about JLUSA and to support the national movement, here's the link: https://jlusa.org

For over 60 years, Dr. Shayla James has been touching lives through music and education at Florida A&M University (FAMU). I had the honor of learning under Doc's tutelage back in the early 1990s in the percussion section.

Hubba Doc!!! It was good seeing you.

On this MLK weekend, FAMU's Marching 100 percussion section joined the MLK parade in Riviera Beach, Florida. As a former FAMU drummer from Fall 1990, my college years at this HBCU inspires the visions I have today.

Through life's ups and downs, the spirit of Orange and Green continues to inspire and guide me, for it was on those Tallahassee hills that I learned life's invaluable lessons, propelling me forward.

Many of you know me for my reentry work, but in my former career, I was the Spray Tech in the Public Works Department for the City of Riviera Beach. I worked tirelessly under the sun, using my four state licenses to apply restricted-use pesticides.

Today, I'm still with the City, but I've found my true purpose in reentry work. My experience as a Case Manager was invaluable, and I continue to learn and grow as the Reentry Coordinator.

Alongside my reentry work, I maintain my four state licenses for restricted-use pesticides and hold a Class-A CDL (Commercial Driver's License). I wear many hats, and my goal is to inspire others to explore diverse career options.

This is true, yet there are valuable lessons to learn.

The Reentry Center is NOW HIRING.

If you or someone you know is a good candidate to work as a reentry case manager, please apply today. The link and information is below.

Peace and Blessings!

Case Manager Grant Funded - Riviera Beach, FL Under general supervision, provide case management, classification and transitional services to qualified individuals. Manages a variety of direct client services relative to the intervention and education of ex-offenders returning to the community as part of the Justice Service Center, a part of th...

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www.oswaldnewbold.com | Consultant, Mediator, Trainer www.oswaldnewbold.com is the website for Oswald Newbold II. Oswald Newbold II is an international bestselling author, a motivational speaker, consultant, trainer, community volunteer, social justice advocate, and mentor. Oswald Newbold II often speaks at colleges, on panels, and at special events.

Podcast segment on programs and education at Everglades Correctional Institution.

Episode 70: The 'Incentivized Prison Program' Continued | Death or Prison Podcast Cheryl Mason, Education Supervisor at Everglades Correctional Institution, Florida, provides additional information on this important program.---------------...

05/30/2023

Kardell Sims and Escaping The Odds Media it was an awesome experience hearing your stories and working with you for the On The Inside Empowerment Workshop Tour... We shall rock the house again soon. Blessings Upon Blessings.