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Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
3393 stories released to date
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Prostitution and misconduct at FCI Milan prompting media attentionCynthia White -
Coalition building and fundraising efforts to construct a prison chapel in MississippiPauline Rodgers
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Advocating for criminal justice reform and second chances after personal experience with the legal systemMichelle Clopton
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Building community by raising awareness and empowering individuals to recognize and assert their rightsClifford Ellis
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Challenges of reporting abuse and the closure of Dublin PrisonKendra Drysdale
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Experiences and conditions in prison during the late 1990s
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Support and community formed with other women during incarcerationQiana Johnson
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Negotiating with Facilities84 InterviewsExplore
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Encouraging youth development beyond basketball through community programsCharles Parker
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Background and role in founding CCWP and involvement with HIV-positive and transgender prisonersJudy Greenspan
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Overcoming self-doubt and finding empowerment through community involvementErin Neff
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Learning about community and togetherness from childhood experiencesSharon White-Harrigan
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Advice for incarcerated individuals on self-discovery and community buildingJames King
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Encouragement for new CCWP members to engage and support others through advocacy and educationKelly Savage-Rodriguez
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Voting Rights13 InterviewsExplore
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Reconnecting with the community after incarceration through shared experiences and supportRegnarian Jenkins
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The role of activism and organizing in advocating for changeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Reflections on the changes in societal attitudes towards politics and communityGeraldine Meyers
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Insights on personal growth and understanding through therapy and shared human experiencesStephanie Hammerwold
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Experiences of trauma and friendship during incarceration and prisoner transportLeslie Credle
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Future challenges and opportunities for CCWP and abolition feminism movement
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Engagement with NBA players to mentor and support youth programs through "One City" initiativeMichael Anderson
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Establishment and impact of Illinois' death penalty moratorium and eventual abolitionBill Ryan
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Building support for the Torture Reparation Ordinance within local government and with activistsJoe Moreno
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Highlighting influential women mentors and collaborators in her lifeRobin Turner
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Personal transformation and self-discovery through adversityKatrina Butler
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Reflecting on past self and the impact of mentorship and guidanceYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Support for incarcerated individuals and the vision of a future without women's prisonsElizabeth Nomura
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Building community and navigating the honor dorm culture in CIWLynda Axell
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Finding community and staying active in prison to cope with incarceration
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Experiences with independent living programs and entry into City Girls treatment centerMaria Moon
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Sharing messages and lessons from experiences with future generations of activists and advocates
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Family experiences with incarceration and impacts on visitation rightsDanny Dandridge
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Experiencing and avoiding conflicts while incarceratedJames White III
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Close family relationships and the influence of the interviewee's fatherTeresa Njoroge
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Addressing racial discrimination and tensions in a correctional facilityMichael Anderson
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Influence of grandmother's values and actions on family and communityRonald Kitchen
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Organizing educational initiatives and law-related victories while incarceratedJames Soto
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Growing up in a close-knit community and its impactAnthony Spaulding
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Concerns about abuse and violence by prison guards during incarcerationJarrell Daniels
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Efforts to support incarcerated individuals and address racial disparities in the justice systemKeith Peterkin
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Experiences with the education system and juvenile detentionDebbie Kilroy
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Key factors driving momentum in a campaign for reformGlenn Martin
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Balancing education, parenthood, and overcoming personal challenges while facing false narrativesKelly Savage-Rodriguez
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Reflecting on human connection beyond societal barriers and striving for justiceTeresa Njoroge
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Advocating for the Clean Slate Initiative and addressing systemic barriers in criminal justice reformMarketta Sims
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Challenges faced by ex-offenders and advocacy for reform in post-release integrationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Self-discovery and embracing personal transformation as a legacyBleu Inkk Watkins
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Reflecting on adolescence and the lack of political awareness in a challenging community environmentJames White III
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Challenging a legal code and overturning a sentenceClifford Ellis
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The role of curiosity and hope during challenging timesMonica Cosby
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Building connections and organizing community events in federal prisonCorry Thompson
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Family challenges and feelings of abandonment in early lifeAllicia Phillips
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Involvement with legal activism and the elder release campaignZoe Dorado
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Involvement in the movement to end the juvenile death penalty in the United StatesWilliam Ayers, Bernadine Dohrn
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Speaking out against prison conditions and going publicAimee Chavira
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Challenges and fears faced by incarcerated women regarding staff abuseCarletha Sterling
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Childhood family trauma and its impact on compassion for childrenKathy Heinzel
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Journey from personal challenges to becoming an activist and bridge builder for incarcerated individualsNy Nourn
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Support and solidarity among incarcerated individuals despite socioeconomic differencesCarletha Sterling
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Challenges of nonprofit work and preventing staff burnoutNy Nourn
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Experiences attending a clemency hearing and visiting a prisoner on death rowBill Ryan
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Reflecting on how imprisonment impacted life and raised awareness of social justiceJane Dorotik
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Reintegrating into society after prison and concerns about financial obligations and personal identityKatrina Butler
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Experiences facilitating programs in women's prisons and observing community building among inmatesayoola mitchell
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Challenges of growing up with limited resources and resulting involvement in criminal activitiesCharles Parker
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Involvement in prison reform and international advocacy against life without parole and the death penaltyKelly Savage-Rodriguez
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Remembering and honoring a mother who was a positive influenceSharon Smith
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Uncovering widespread torture experiences among inmates and forming the Death Row Ten groupStanley Howard
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Navigating prison relationships and limited communication with staffLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Reflecting on a mother's hard work and perseverance during challenging timesRonald Marshall
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The impact of mock trials in exonerating members of the Death Row TenRonald Kitchen
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Time spent in solitary confinement over a disciplinary issueSharon Smith
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Analyzing the distinction between constitutional and legislative law and the challenges of exercising rightsNorris Henderson
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Entrepreneurship and connection with activist Fred Hampton, Jr.Taquittee Sheree Cross
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Perception of legal work as advocacy or obligation based on personal experienceJames White III
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Experiencing the first day in prison and the realities of San Quentin State PrisonEddy Zheng
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Experiences and challenges of incarceration without organized policy change effortsPatrick Rodriguez
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Financial struggles leading to a pivotal life choice involving illegal activitiesPatrick Rodriguez
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Experiences with jailhouse lawyering and writing parole board writs at CIWJane Dorotik
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Organizing for the creation of a Latino Cultural Exchange Committee in prisonJames Soto
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Using art as a tool for healing and creating a kid-friendly environmentHeather Jo Canuel
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Expectations versus reality of prison life and relying on faith for protectionJaiGregory Clarke
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Overcoming challenges with grammar and writing skills through tutoring and self-improvement effortsTeronia Scott-Campbell
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Roommate's efforts to file grievances and help others in prisonLynda Axell
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Experiencing and observing racial disparities in the judicial systemNikki Davenport
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Growing up during the Watts Riots and other historical eventsCarletha Sterling
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Pursuing a social work education while incarceratedDebbie Kilroy
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Barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrating into societyMadeline Mendoza
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Overcoming initial skepticism to form a meaningful friendshipMary Shields
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