Jeff Wallace

Incarceration, Readjusting, and Helping at Risk Youth

How does trauma affect the trajectory of your life? At 17, Jeff Wallace was tried as an adult and sentenced to 11 years in prison. The trauma Jeff faced behind bars, like acts of violence from guards and the incarcerated, and adjusting to life post-incarceration, shaped his life in a way he never thought. Jeff has now spent a large part of his life studying the effects of the criminal justice system policies and procedures on at-risk youth. Listen in as Jeff and Dr. Springer talk about the challenges of pre-existing traumas, approaches to life, and shaping identities. Let’s dive into the conversation.