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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Advocacy for systemic change in prison conditions and women's treatmentLinda Small -
Advocacy for justice-impacted Black individuals facing systemic barriersRegnarian Jenkins
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Challenges and realities of federal incarceration expectations and experiencesCharlotte Garnes
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Experiences and challenges faced by indigent individuals in prison systemsAyana Thomas
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Becoming a voice for the justice-impacted and advocating for marginalized communitiesRegnarian Jenkins
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Advocacy and organizing efforts for humane treatment of incarcerated individualsAnisah Sabur
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Experiences of injustice, survival, and community support in jail and prisonWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Addiction and Recovery52 InterviewsExplore
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Pressing issues faced during incarceration: family concerns and lack of mental health supportSharon White-Harrigan
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Challenges and conditions of accessing educational opportunities and hygiene in prisonRobin Turner
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Experiencing wrongful imprisonment and reflecting on biasesTeresa Njoroge
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Experiences and challenges in Tamms Supermax prison and personal resilienceDarrell Cannon
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Protest97 InterviewsExplore
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Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in detention cells with women and childrenTeresa Njoroge
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Challenges with healthcare and medication access in penitentiariesDenise Spencer
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Efforts to organize and improve conditions in prison despite challenges and lack of responseDana Talbot
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Deciding to take a plea deal due to disability and legal pressureWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Experiencing prison life while pregnant and the unexpected conditions facedHeather Jo Canuel
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Living conditions and health concerns related to asbestos exposureMichelle Clopton
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Advocacy against police brutality and the personal impact of tortureDarrell Cannon
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Evolving understanding of systemic biases and discrimination during incarceration experiencesCassandra Severe
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Challenges faced in contracting and treating hepatitis C while in prisonDarrell Cannon
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Concerns about contaminated water and digitizing inmate communicationDenise Spencer
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Desire to work in substance abuse recovery for marginalized communitiesDana Talbot
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Reflecting on personal growth and loss during incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Support and inspiration from a psychologist for women post-incarcerationAnisah Sabur
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Challenges faced by incarcerated women regarding nutrition, education, and basic needsLinda Small
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Tensions in collaboration and education initiatives while incarceratedSharon White-Harrigan
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Challenges faced by women in prison regarding basic hygiene and dignityTeresa Njoroge
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Addressing racism, colorism, and solidarity among women in a prison settingLeah Faria
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Experiencing childbirth while incarcerated in an Illinois maximum-security prisonHeather Jo Canuel
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Ways to support incarcerated individuals and address prison health care issuesDenise Spencer
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Career in community mental health and consulting before incarcerationJane Dorotik
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Experiences of incarceration and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on prisonersLinda Evans
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Challenges faced in requesting policy changes for hospital visitation during childbirth in prisonTiffany Vulcain
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Criticizing the allocation of funds within Illinois prisonsDenise Spencer
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Experiences with inadequate access to basic necessities during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Experiencing fear and danger during incarceration at a women's facilityMadeline Mendoza
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Experiences of trauma and coping through poetry after a hospital stayMaria Moon
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Addressing financial barriers to healthcare access for Black womenRobin Turner
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Balancing personal challenges and professional commitments in the face of adversityLauren Hansen
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Advocating against the practice of shackling low-risk female inmates during medical appointmentsLinda Small
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The importance of rehabilitative programs for incarcerated individualsMichelle Clopton
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Involvement in activism and support for various ethnic and international communitiesDenise Spencer
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Protesting for access to clean water in prisonMichelle Clopton
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Addressing post-incarceration challenges and the need for comprehensive support systemsDana Talbot
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Initial misconceptions and harsh realities of prison lifeTeresa Njoroge