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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Journey into advocacy and reentry work through HIV support servicesRegnarian Jenkins -
Self-description as an artist, activist, advocate, and organizer promoting community and kindnessJane Dorotik
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Experiencing a political awakening through challenging a sanction using education and advocacy skillsCharlotte Garnes
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Ways to support incarcerated individuals and address prison health care issuesDenise Spencer
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Advocating against the practice of shackling low-risk female inmates during medical appointmentsLinda Small
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Creating dignity packs for women and children in Kenyan prisonsTeresa Njoroge
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Organizing a support network for long-term incarcerated women to address their needs and advocate for changeLinda Small
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Media Advocacy68 InterviewsExplore
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Compassionate Companions program and its impact in a women's prisonJane Dorotik
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Emotional experience of incarceration and personal struggles during a family milestone eventAnisah Sabur
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Tensions in collaboration and education initiatives while incarceratedSharon White-Harrigan
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Impact and legacy of work in prison reform and training programsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiences and efforts during incarceration following a wrongful convictionJane Dorotik
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Challenges of overcoming bias and resistance to community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individualsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The role of influence in shaping future policy and addressing misconductJane Dorotik
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Public Opinion256 InterviewsExplore
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Addressing educational challenges and advocating for inmates' learning needs in prisonKatrina Butler
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Finding strength and purpose while in solitary confinement through advocacy and community supportEddy Zheng
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Pressing issues faced during incarceration: family concerns and lack of mental health supportSharon White-Harrigan
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Experience with prison protests and organizing effortsKeith Peterkin
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Advice for incarcerated women on community organizing and achieving changeLinda Small
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Addressing misconduct and advocating for change in a boot camp environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Finding leadership and creating change through teaching crochet in prisonTiffany Vulcain
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Using negotiation and inclusion to overcome challenges in project implementationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Challenges faced in requesting policy changes for hospital visitation during childbirth in prisonTiffany Vulcain
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Experiences and conditions of confinement in Ohio Reformatory for WomenRobin Turner
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Discovering and pursuing community organizing after incarcerationRobin Turner
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Addressing racism, colorism, and solidarity among women in a prison settingLeah Faria
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Obtaining a GED and furthering education at James Adams HallMichelle Clopton
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Creating a spiritual dance team to unite women and overcome internal challengesKatrina Butler
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Experiencing and addressing racial discrimination in prison through outside advocacy and legal channelsRegnarian Jenkins
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Experience as a theology aide in a prison program and challenges facedKatrina Butler
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Challenges of religious practices and discrimination in a correctional facilityAnisah Sabur
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Experiencing and addressing racism during Black History Month while in prisonCharlotte Garnes
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Addressing harassment and advocating for change in a military environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiences of advocacy and political challenges in education supportLauren Hansen
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Efforts to organize and improve conditions in prison despite challenges and lack of responseDana Talbot
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Prison culture and the significance of labels and racial segregation in the systemEddy Zheng
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Advocacy for support and improved conditions for incarcerated individualsDenise Spencer
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Dick Cunningham's advocacy against the death penalty and influence on its abolitionBill Ryan
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Collaborations to reinstate college programs at Bedford Hills Correctional FacilitySharon White-Harrigan
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Initiating change by advocating for justice-impacted individuals in prison settingsRegnarian Jenkins
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Creating a support program for women re-entering society after incarcerationCassandra Severe
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Advocating for post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated women in MaineLinda Small
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Creating and implementing a volunteer media project called Change for previously incarcerated womenRobin Turner
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Career in community mental health and consulting before incarcerationJane Dorotik
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