Brain Injury and the State Penitentiary Podcast

Jun 10, 2025

Chainz 2 Changed is a podcast hosted by the North Dakota State Penitentiary (NDSP) and on July 9, the podcast featuring Andrea Sailer, resource facilitator for the North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN) will be released as a Webinar Wednesday event.

Chainz to Changed

Sailer speaks with two inmates at the NDSP during the episode, titled North Dakota Brain Injury Network Examines Dread and Zach. This prerecorded podcast discusses brain injury, the impact it can have on those incarcerated, and how the impact of brain injury may be a contributing factor to how people end up incarcerated. Sailer also touches on the screening process and how people can discover if they have had a brain injury. Strangulation, overdose, or getting hit in the head are just some of the ways someone could sustain a brain injury. Often incarcerated populations have experienced brain injuries without ever being diagnosed.

Details

Chainz 2 Changed Podcast: NDBIN Examines Dread and Zach
When: July 9 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm Central
How to Listen: Learn more

Anyone who would like more information on brain injury or screening, call NDBIN at (855) 866-1884 for more information.

About NDBIN

NDBIN has been providing information and support to individuals with brain injury and their family members in North Dakota since 2010. Resource facilitators assist with navigating the service system and provide technical assistance in finding the right resources for everyone. Services offered include outreach and education to increase public awareness of brain injury, as well as peer support by connecting people with others who have experienced a brain injury.