Trauma therapy ‘transformational work’ at 201 Poplar
Eldra Jackson III, left, and James McLeary, right, eat at The Cupboard after the leaders from Inside Circle and Inward Journey have been working with Shelby County Jail inmates. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Peer-guided healing circles inside the Shelby County Jail helps participating detainees work through trauma, become positive role models and learn to trust in the possibility of healing.
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Julia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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