Brian Beals discusses his experiences of wrongful incarceration, the conditions inside, and the educational and organizing work that shaped his advocacy.

Tiffany Vulcain reflects on her incarceration and her work as a mentor and educator supporting women returning from prison through trauma-informed healing, leadership, and community care.

Marlon Chamberlain discusses his experiences with incarceration, reentry, and organizing to address the long-term consequences of the criminal legal system.

James “Jimmy” Soto discusses his political education, experiences with incarceration, and decades of organizing as a jailhouse lawyer in the Illinois prison system.

ayoola mitchell reflects on her work as a trauma-healing practitioner and mitigation specialist, her decades of engagement inside prisons, and her commitment to survivor-centered healing and justice.

Colby Lenz narrates their long-term organizing with the California Coalition for Women Prisoners, highlighting their experiences in inside-outside abolitionist advocacy and prison reform campaigns.

Kelly Savage-Rodriguez reflects on her journey from an incarcerated individual at the Central California Women's Facility to a leading advocate for ending life without parole sentencing and gender-based violence in prisons.

Katie Dixon discusses her political development, her incarceration in California’s juvenile system, and her work on policy advocacy, gender justice, and prison accountability.

Lonnie Morris discusses his upbringing, decades of incarceration, and his long-standing commitment to violence prevention, restorative practices, and healing.

Keith Peterkin reflects on his incarceration, reentry work, and leadership in youth justice, emphasizing mentorship, shared responsibility, and grounding advocacy in lived experience.

James White III reflects on his journey of a turbulent childhood and incarceration to his role as Assistant Solicitor General in Fulton County. He discusses discovering purpose through pursuing justice rooted in empathy and community.

Aimee Chavira shares her involvement in organizing and advocacy work with the California Coalition for Women Prisoners (CCWP) and the Dublin Justice Coalition, focusing on support for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women.

Ayana Thomas reflects on her Brooklyn upbringing, incarceration at Danbury Federal Prison, and how grief, healing, and advocacy became central to her life’s purpose.

Kimberly “Cookie” Garner narrates her advocacy for incarcerated individuals in Alabama, detailing her organizing work through The Concerned Citizens of Alabama and her efforts to support families and address prison conditions.

Amber Rose Howard, Statewide Coordinator for Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB), discusses her experiences with incarceration and reentry, and her work organizing to reduce incarceration through policy and budget advocacy.

Susan Burton reflects on her experiences with violence, addiction, incarceration, and long-term work building community-based alternatives to punishment.

Adamu Chan narrates his experiences with incarceration, pandemic-era organizing at San Quentin, and documentary filmmaking to amplify incarcerated voices and drive systemic change.

Alice Kim reflects on her work with the Campaign to End the Death Penalty and organizing efforts against capital punishment in Illinois. She also discusses her political development and organizing against life without parole sentencing.

Dana Jo Talbot reflects on her involvement with the American Indian Movement, her experiences of incarceration, and her commitment to substance abuse recovery and Indigenous-centered advocacy.

Katrina Butler narrates her experiences of incarceration, reentry, and community advocacy, emphasizing the role of faith, mentorship, and education in supporting resilience and personal growth.

Glenn Martin reflects on how his early incarceration shaped his commitment to advocacy, leadership, and building systems that recognize the potential of formerly incarcerated people.

Taquittee Cross narrates her experiences of incarceration in Illinois prisons and her subsequent advocacy and organizing focused on supporting incarcerated women, families, and community reentry.

Jarrell Daniels discusses his experiences with incarceration, organizing while incarcerated, and his work in criminal justice advocacy and higher education.

Mendoza recounts her childhood in Humboldt Park, the networks she built while incarcerated in Illinois prisons, and her commitment to organizing work centered on supporting children, families, and communities affected by incarceration.

Rufus Ricks Jr. discusses his upbringing, incarceration in the Alabama Department of Corrections, and his involvement in the organizing that preceded the 2016 Alabama prison work stoppage.

Lauren Hansen reflects on leading the Adams State University Prison Education Program and advocating for equity in higher education while centering system-impacted voices.

Cass Severe discusses her experiences with incarceration, the mentors that shaped her organizing, and her founding of Meet Her at the Gate, a reentry program for formerly incarcerated women in Newark.