Stories
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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Reflecting on human connection beyond societal barriers and striving for justiceTeresa Njoroge -
Mentoring and inspiring incarcerated women to broaden their horizonsSharon Smith
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Observations on the private prison system and deportation challenges for non-citizens in the USKendra Drysdale
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Background and role in founding CCWP and involvement with HIV-positive and transgender prisonersJudy Greenspan
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Experiences of growing up in New York and family dynamics leading to involvement in gang activityJarrell Daniels
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The transformative power of education and love while on death rowRenaldo Hudson
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Mentorship and Support370 InterviewsExplore
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Advocacy for justice-impacted Black individuals facing systemic barriersRegnarian Jenkins
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Addressing racism, colorism, gender discrimination, and homophobia in a prison setting through a human rights perspectiveKerry Marshall
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Childhood aspirations and changing views on becoming a police officerBleu Inkk Watkins
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Effective communication and leadership in rehabilitation and reintegration effortsRonald Kitchen
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The importance of understanding systems beyond personal experience in advocacy workJay Jordan
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Personal advocacy for incarcerated individuals and prison conditions in AlabamaKimberly Garner
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Reflections on growing up in Chicago and the impact of racial segregation and policingJames Soto
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Policy and Lawmaking123 InterviewsExplore
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Navigating family dynamics with biracial children and racismNikki Davenport
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Understanding the challenges of reentry and motivation to create positive changeJeffrey Denson
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Appreciation for nonprofit organizations' role in advocacy and supportAimee Chavira
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Transitioning from eighth grade to a Catholic preparatory seminary schoolJames Soto
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Long-term influence and relationships during incarcerationKendra Drysdale
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Experiencing prison life while pregnant and the conditions providedCynthia White
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Different philosophies in anti-death penalty advocacy organizationsAlice Kim
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Concerns about contaminated water and digitizing inmate communicationDenise Spencer
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Discovering a passion and purpose during a one-year fellowship experienceKatie Dixon
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Reflecting on the legacy and character of attorney Dick Cunningham and his work with death row inmatesBill Ryan
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Life in New York State medium-security prisonsJarrell Daniels
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Experiences and challenges faced during a period of incarcerationDeirdre Wilson
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Advocacy methods and personal journey to community leadership and political candidacyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Overcoming betrayal and support from family in building a businessGhania Miller
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Creating the Compassionate Companions program for suicide prevention and support in prisonsJane Dorotik
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Realization of a lifelong commitment to fight systemic injustice during time in prisonMonica Cosby
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Reintegrating into the community after incarceration through volunteerism and mentorshipCorry Thompson
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Challenges in obtaining legal documents and providing advocacy for incarcerated individualsStephanie Hammerwold
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Impact of growing up in a household with domestic violence and entering violent relationshipsMonica Cosby
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Organizing events and activities within the prison environmentLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Challenges encountered during incarceration and the importance of advocacySharon Smith
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Career ambitions in the military and interest in criminal profiling before incarcerationLauren Hansen
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Challenges faced by CCWP related to prison conditions and government responseChryl Lamar
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The importance of gratitude and being present in the momentNorris Henderson
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Organizing educational initiatives and law-related victories while incarceratedJames Soto
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Celebrating birthdays and creating food with limited resources while incarceratedMadeline Mendoza
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Family background and traditions growing up in a bicultural householdJames Soto
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Passion for learning and overcoming childhood challenges through educationBridgette Simpson
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Experiencing and avoiding conflicts while incarceratedJames White III
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Experiences and challenges faced during incarceration planning and rule changesLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Strategies used to advocate for a death penalty moratorium and change public perceptionCharles Hoffman
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Finding faith and education upon reentry from incarcerationSelina Fulford
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Advocacy for improving conditions and resources for incarcerated womenTaquittee Sheree Cross
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Experiences of injustices and inadequate mental health care in prisonHeather Renn
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The influence of upbringing and activism on a career in law and death penalty abolitionCharles Hoffman
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The importance of addressing interpersonal harm within activist movementsLeslie Turner
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Experiences and challenges of incarceration without organized policy change effortsPatrick Rodriguez
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Founding of REAL Choices program as an alternative to Scared Straight approachLonnie Morris
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Engagement in trauma healing and mitigation work and launching a leadership cohort for women's empowermentayoola mitchell
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Influences of family and Black history in shaping worldview and activismayoola mitchell
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Personal fulfillment and motivation through political work and activismJoseph Hankins
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Experience of being released from prison after 39 years and adjusting to life outsideStanley Howard
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Organizing efforts to improve commissary food quality and refuse serving rotten foodMonica Cosby
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Perception of legal work as advocacy or obligation based on personal experienceJames White III
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Involvement with CCWP and experiences at Delancey Street and CCWFJane Dorotik
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Events involving the coalition march in 1969 and related financial claims in 1973Charles Parker
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Experiencing an unexpected pregnancy while in an abusive relationshipAimee Chavira
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Experiences and challenges faced while incarcerated and away from familyTiara Cooper
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Fond childhood memories and receiving a first birthday gift at sixteenWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Upbringing and migration experiences in California and LouisianaLonnie Morris
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Advocacy efforts and organizational involvement while in prisonBleu Inkk Watkins
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Organizing and activism around issues facing different cities and statesJoe Moreno
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Efforts to support incarcerated women and influence legislative changes regarding shackling and parental rightsHafsah Al-Amin
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Critique of the influence of music and culture on youth behaviorGregory McNeal
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Addressing women's issues and providing housing support after returning homeSharon Smith
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Using an alter ego or name for boundary protection and identity separationJaiGregory Clarke
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Aspirations to dismantle and reform the legal system to address systemic issuesAnisah Sabur
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Efforts to eliminate juvenile life without parole sentences in the USWilliam Ayers, Bernadine Dohrn
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Grandmother's influence and expression of love through actionsChryl Lamar
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The impact of reading "Makes Me Wanna Holler" on personal perspective and decision-makingLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Organizing protests and creating fliers to raise awareness about injustice in the legal systemStanley Howard
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Experiences in various incarceration facilities and the impact of prison cultureAnthony Spaulding
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Influence of local leaders and peers on personal development and self-perceptionJeffrey Denson
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Factors leading to addiction and eventual incarceration after personal and professional hardshipsElizabeth Nomura
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Childhood experiences and family dynamics in the tristate areaBridgette Simpson
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Educational initiatives and challenges in the Department of CorrectionsBill Ryan
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Gaining skills and reading materials in a dog training programPatrick Rodriguez
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The impact of political work in prison and balancing entrepreneurship with social advocacyGlenn Martin
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Perceptions of unjust laws and lengthy prison sentences during incarcerationMadeline Mendoza
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Involvement in sports and education programs in Pontiac prison in 1990
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Perceptions of prison and risk in underprivileged neighborhoodsJames White III
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Early activism and experiences with boycotting and grassroots movementsJames Soto
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Support from community organizations and individuals after returning homeRonnie Fuller
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Promoting literacy and restorative justice through literature and letter writingDorsey Nunn
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Strategic decision-making and education pursuits to influence the penal system and public perceptionRenaldo Hudson
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Racial and economic disparities in drug addiction and prison dynamics
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Involvement with the California Coalition for Women Prisoners and its impactElizabeth Nomura
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Transition from incarceration to advocacy and activism through community involvement and support organizationsChryl Lamar
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Pursuit of a PhD in anthropology and research on the West Texas ranching industry's connection to JapanJoseph Hankins
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Advocating for alternative approaches to incarceration for women and the LGBT communitySusan Burton
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Assisting fellow inmates with the grievance process and legal paperworkMichelle Clopton
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Surviving and advocating against the conditions in Illinois prisonsDarrell Cannon
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Involvement in the campaign against the death penalty and advocacy for inmatesJoe Moreno
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Seeking educational and vocational opportunities while in prisonJames Soto
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Advocacy against the death penalty and efforts for a moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Experiences and challenges transitioning from Catholic to public school in a culturally diverse environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Advocating for the abolition of life without parole and death penalty sentencesJane Dorotik
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The crucial role of family and friend support during incarceration and beyondLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Experiencing disappointment and inequality during incarceration on death rowLeroy Orange
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The journey of personal growth and overcoming impostor syndrome after incarcerationDavid Ayala
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Experiences and challenges faced during incarceration at Rikers IslandDawn Harrington
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Fond memories and influence of the interviewee's grandfatherBridgette Simpson
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Addressing crime and prevention through community engagement and youth outreachCharles Parker
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Reflections on death penalty abolition efforts and the need for systemic change in the criminal justice systemBill Ryan
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Advocating for resources and equity for justice-impacted individuals in ChicagoLa Tanya Jenifor–Sublett
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Founding and facilitating the Remember Me nonprofit to support incarcerated individualsCarletha Sterling
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Experiencing childbirth while incarcerated in an Illinois maximum-security prisonHeather Jo Canuel
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Challenges of communicating with individuals in prison before digital systemsAlice Kim
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Racial disparities and unmet needs for Black women in the prison systemBleu Inkk Watkins
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Influence of Mao's China on the Black Panthers and Asian American activism in the U.S.Eddy Zheng
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Addressing systemic discrimination through community-building and advocacy effortsCassandra Severe
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Advocating for spousal support during pregnancy while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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Involvement with the Campaign to End the Death Penalty through anti-police violence activismAlice Kim
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Initial impressions and experiences with CCWP as a new member and leaderStephanie Hammerwold
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Living with a cousin and subsequent legal issues following a house raidJames Soto
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Impact of involvement with CCWP on understanding social justice and incarceration issuesMaria Montes Arvizu
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Experiences and realizations during brief incarceration related to systemic issues and relationship buildingAmber-Rose Howard
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Reflections on freedom after experiencing incarcerationRoy Waterman
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Desired changes in the judicial system for fairer jury representationTiara Cooper
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Influence and impact of growing up with family and community dynamicsMichael Anderson
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Organizing a multi-state Week of Peace event with dedicated individuals and no fundingMarcellus Morris
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Using mime and youth programs to build trust and provide emotional release in a church settingMichelle Clopton
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Working on the editorial team for The Fire Inside and covering topics like elder release campaignsZoe Dorado
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Experience as an adjunct professor and encouraging family educationSelina Fulford
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The power of storytelling and perseverance in legal battles and systemic changeJay Jordan
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Transformative experience through Women’s Policy Institute in politics and civic engagementHafsah Al-Amin
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Collaboration between Clean Start and the judicial system for prisoner rehabilitation and release in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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The influence of Mr. Mufundi on personal growth and educationReginald Augustus Owens
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Influences in early life leading to community workLauren Hansen
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Growing up with a focus on religion and experiences as an altar boy in a changing Church environmentJames Soto
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The impact of a Caribbean immigrant upbringing on community involvementQiana Johnson
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Initial impressions and experiences with CCWP's unique organizing modelColby Lenz
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Reflections on early life and family dynamics before incarceration
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Experiences and challenges of working in a prison fire campKathy Heinzel
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Support and solidarity among incarcerated individuals despite socioeconomic differencesCarletha Sterling
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Naming a podcast "Breaking Jaded" to address addiction and incarceration issuesKendra Drysdale
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Attitude towards forming friendships in certain environmentsAimee Chavira
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Family life, stability, and struggles with addiction during adolescenceErica Bentley
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Motivation for pursuing education and self-improvement while incarceratedKatie Dixon
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Supporting fellow survivors and discussing the impact of police violence with studentsDarrell Cannon
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The reciprocal nature of mentorship and its impact on personal growthBleu Inkk Watkins
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Advocacy efforts for a bill addressing children affected by parental incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Exposure to prison activism through a Muslim brother while in segregationJames Soto
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Overcoming multiple legal and immigration hurdles with community supportNy Nourn
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Efforts to challenge court bias and address police torture allegations in death row casesDarrell Cannon
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Personal experiences with the prison system and the support received during legal troublesDorsey Nunn
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Experiences with administrative segregation and filing grievances in prisonChryl Lamar
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Overcoming personal challenges and pursuing a career in life coachingCalandra Cali Hulit
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Key qualities for future organizers to sustain and propel movements forwardGlenn Martin
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Discovering and joining the Women Transcending Collective Leadership InstituteRobin Turner
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Organizing and experiencing Live from Death Row eventsAlice Kim
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