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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Self-description as an artist, activist, advocate, and organizer promoting community and kindnessJane Dorotik -
Advocating for incarcerated women's needs and facilitating community engagementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiencing retaliation for not complying with orders in a correctional facility jobAnisah Sabur
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Challenges faced in building Reentry Sisters and personal experiences with employment discriminationLinda Small
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Ways to support incarcerated individuals and address prison health care issuesDenise Spencer
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Addiction and Recovery52 InterviewsExplore
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Challenges faced in requesting policy changes for hospital visitation during childbirth in prisonTiffany Vulcain
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Creating a support program for women re-entering society after incarcerationCassandra Severe
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Creating dignity packs for women and children in Kenyan prisonsTeresa Njoroge
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Impact of organizing long-term incarcerated women on overall facility conditionsLinda Small
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Experiencing a political awakening through challenging a sanction using education and advocacy skillsCharlotte Garnes
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Advocating for post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated women in MaineLinda Small
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Protest97 InterviewsExplore
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Experiences and conditions of confinement in Ohio Reformatory for WomenRobin Turner
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Challenges of overcoming bias and resistance to community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individualsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Motivation and efforts to support women experiencing domestic violence from within a prison settingMarketta Sims
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Experiences and personal growth during incarceration and boot campYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Creating a spiritual dance team to unite women and overcome internal challengesKatrina Butler
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Initiating change by advocating for justice-impacted individuals in prison settingsRegnarian Jenkins
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Working with a network of organizations founded by formerly incarcerated individualsHeather Jo Canuel
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Support and positive reception for the Meet Her At The Gate program within the prison systemCassandra Severe
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Securing community support and recognition from the commissioner through strategic advocacyLinda Small
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Advocating for spousal support during pregnancy while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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Obtaining a GED and furthering education at James Adams HallMichelle Clopton
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Pressing issues faced during incarceration: family concerns and lack of mental health supportSharon White-Harrigan
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Developing activism and leadership skills during incarcerationMarilyn Mulero
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Collaborations to reinstate college programs at Bedford Hills Correctional FacilitySharon White-Harrigan
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Compassionate Companions program and its impact in a women's prisonJane Dorotik
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Using negotiation and inclusion to overcome challenges in project implementationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Efforts to organize and improve conditions in prison despite challenges and lack of responseDana Talbot
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Involvement with CCWP and experiences at Delancey Street and CCWFJane Dorotik
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Advocating for educational resources and technology access in prisonLauren Hansen
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Advocacy for prison education programs and amending the Thirteenth AmendmentLauren Hansen
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Advocating against the practice of shackling low-risk female inmates during medical appointmentsLinda Small
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The transformation from addressing immediate needs to political advocacy within a long-term prisoners' groupLinda Small
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Emotional experience of incarceration and personal struggles during a family milestone eventAnisah Sabur
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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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Addressing misconduct and advocating for change in a boot camp environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Protesting for access to clean water in prisonMichelle Clopton
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Prison culture and the significance of labels and racial segregation in the systemEddy Zheng
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Support from strangers and overcoming challenges during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Addressing educational challenges and advocating for inmates' learning needs in prisonKatrina Butler
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Challenges of religious practices and discrimination in a correctional facilityAnisah Sabur
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The role of influence in shaping future policy and addressing misconductJane Dorotik
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Career in community mental health and consulting before incarcerationJane Dorotik
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Impact and legacy of work in prison reform and training programsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Finding strength and purpose while in solitary confinement through advocacy and community supportEddy Zheng
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Collaboration with Jesse Jackson to oppose the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Experiencing tensions with prison staff, other incarcerated individuals, and outside participants in educational programsLauren Hansen
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Transitioning from part-time to full-time work and advocating for incarcerated women's educationChanel Rhymes
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Tensions in collaboration and education initiatives while incarceratedSharon White-Harrigan
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Experiences and challenges faced by indigent individuals in prison systemsAyana Thomas
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Addressing racism, colorism, and solidarity among women in a prison settingLeah Faria
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Collaboration between Clean Start and the judicial system for prisoner rehabilitation and release in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Skills and strategies for navigating systemic obstacles and improvisation within the prison systemSharon White-Harrigan
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Addressing harassment and advocating for change in a military environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Assisting fellow inmates with the grievance process and legal paperworkMichelle Clopton
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Navigating power dynamics and managing competing priorities in a professional settingYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Overcoming stigma and resistance faced by formerly incarcerated individuals seeking education and reintegrationYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Experiences and efforts during incarceration following a wrongful convictionJane Dorotik
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Advocating for internal conflict resolution meetings to improve group sustainability and safetyLinda Small
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Advice for incarcerated women on community organizing and achieving changeLinda Small
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Maintaining order and respect between inmates and guards in prisonKeith Peterkin
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Experiences of advocacy and political challenges in education supportLauren Hansen
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Creating a supportive network for women impacted by the justice systemLinda Small
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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Experiencing and addressing racial discrimination in prison through outside advocacy and legal channelsRegnarian Jenkins
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Finding leadership and creating change through teaching crochet in prisonTiffany Vulcain
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