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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Growing up in Staten Island and Greenwood, NY during the 1980s and 1990s amidst mass incarceration and povertyLauren Hansen -
Supporting women in court and the importance of emotional support in legal defense teamsAyana Thomas
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Life during incarceration and the challenges faced before and during imprisonmentKatrina Butler
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Experiencing and recognizing systemic racism within the prison systemLauren Hansen
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The challenges and bittersweet moments during historic commutations and pardonsAlice Kim
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Realization of mission to reform prison system and advocate for inmatesRegnarian Jenkins
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Writing a policy brief on reducing mass incarceration by releasing elderly prisonersJane Dorotik
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Efforts and challenges in advocating for clemency and against the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Experiences and security levels during time in correctional facilitiesMarketta Sims
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Advocacy for abolishing life without parole and the death penaltyJane Dorotik
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Disparities in sentencing and prison time for similar crimesLauren Hansen
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Concerns about fairness and motivations in the parole systemRegnarian Jenkins
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Collaborations for alternative sentencing and rehabilitation programs in the Kenyan justice systemTeresa Njoroge
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Changing perspectives on incarceration and understanding underlying issues of addiction and povertyWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Advocacy efforts for women prisoners and coalition building through CCWPLinda Evans
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Supporting each other through personal challenges and legislative advocacy effortsDenise Spencer
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Experiencing bias in the criminal justice system based on raceRegnarian Jenkins
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Experiencing the challenges of navigating the legal system while in jail and securing arrangements for childrenWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Experiences and realizations about the criminal justice system and plea bargainingRegnarian Jenkins
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Reflecting on the emotional turmoil and disbelief of facing imprisonment despite being a law-abiding citizenTeresa Njoroge
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Experience in incarceration and participation in the Shock Incarceration Program as a mentorKeith Peterkin
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Transition from passivity to engagement through working in the prison law libraryJane Dorotik
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Calls for justice system reform and support for exonerated individualsMadeline Mendoza
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Advocacy strategies in fighting the death penalty and life without paroleAlice Kim
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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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Educational initiatives and challenges in the Department of CorrectionsBill Ryan
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Addressing wrongful convictions and systemic issues in mass incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Reflecting on personal growth and loss during incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Experiences and efforts during incarceration following a wrongful convictionJane Dorotik
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Advocacy for justice-impacted Black individuals facing systemic barriersRegnarian Jenkins
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Establishment and impact of Illinois' death penalty moratorium and eventual abolitionBill Ryan
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Expectations versus reality of living conditions in women's prisonMichelle Clopton
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The need for systemic change in the criminal justice process before incarcerationAyana Thomas
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Deciding to take a plea deal due to disability and legal pressureWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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The impact of environment on youth and the cycle of incarcerationRonald Marshall
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Entering prison at a young age and the initial challenges facedMarketta Sims
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The impact of colonial-era penal codes on marginalized communities in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Experiencing the challenges and emotions of receiving a long-awaited parole packet while in a transitional centerKatrina Butler
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Advocating for criminal justice reform and second chances after personal experience with the legal systemMichelle Clopton
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Awareness of incarceration laws and impact of policy changes in IllinoisMichelle Clopton
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Perceptions of unjust laws and lengthy prison sentences during incarcerationMadeline Mendoza
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Empowering voices within the criminal legal system reform movementAlice Kim
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Life during incarceration and details of criminal charges and trialsLinda Evans
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Access to information and communication within the prison systemCharlotte Garnes
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Advocating for collective action and family involvement in supporting wrongfully convicted individualsMarilyn Mulero
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The creation of a support group for women prisoners with long sentencesMaria Moon
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