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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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Highlighting influential women mentors and collaborators in her lifeRobin Turner -
Organizing in a supermax prison setting and subsequent disengagement from a justice centerDarrell Cannon
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Call to action for advocacy against mass incarceration and supporting community reintegrationMarketta Sims
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The importance of empowering incarcerated individuals to lead their own advocacy effortsLauren Hansen
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Working with a network of organizations founded by formerly incarcerated individualsHeather Jo Canuel
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Art and Storytelling78 InterviewsExplore
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Experiences with political activism, music, and press collectivesLinda Evans
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Vision and future goals for New Breath and racial solidarity initiativesEddy Zheng
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Organizing and experiencing Live from Death Row eventsAlice Kim
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Lessons learned from organizing efforts in prison and their influence on advocacy strategiesSharon White-Harrigan
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Collaboration challenges among women in advocacy movementsSharon White-Harrigan
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Advocating for the needs of women with history of incarceration and substance abuseDana Talbot
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Challenges in advocacy for criminal justice reform and media representationBill Ryan
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Examples of allyship and advocacy in educational programs for incarcerated womenYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Inequity: Socioeconomic Status156 InterviewsExplore
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Navigating the challenges of being on parole and dealing with parole officersRegnarian Jenkins
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Collaborations and advocacy efforts while incarcerated to improve conditions and humanize interactions with staffLinda Small
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Joining and finding support in the National Congress for Black WomenRobin Turner
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Efforts and key figures in the coalition to abolish the death penalty in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Overcoming addiction and finding cultural and community support after incarcerationDana Talbot
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The role of Phoenix Rising Toastmasters in developing public speaking skills for incarcerated individualsMarketta Sims
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Breaking the cycle of incarceration and advocating for reentry services for womenAnisah Sabur
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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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Systemic retaliation against prison reform efforts by womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Bringing Jesse Jackson into the movement against the death penaltyAlice Kim
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Advocacy and organizing efforts for humane treatment of incarcerated individualsAnisah Sabur
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Participation in Women Transcending Collective Leadership and the importance of networking with other Black womenRobin Turner
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Mentorship and support in prison education programsLauren Hansen
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Involvement in organizations supporting justice-impacted individuals with employment and housing servicesRegnarian Jenkins
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Transitioning from organizing in prison to community engagement and activism post-incarcerationSharon White-Harrigan
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Experiences with LGBTQ+ acceptance and treatment in correctional facilities over timeLauren Hansen
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Advocating for internal conflict resolution meetings to improve group sustainability and safetyLinda Small
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Advocacy efforts to influence policy and raise awareness about prison conditionsJane Dorotik
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Building community and personal growth in a maximum security unitDana Talbot
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Advocacy against the death penalty and efforts for a moratorium in IllinoisBill Ryan
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Advocating for post-secondary education opportunities for incarcerated women in MaineLinda Small
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Empowering incarcerated women to advocate for themselves and improve confinement conditionsCharlotte Garnes
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Navigating personal innovation and existing organizational structures at The Fortune SocietyTiffany Vulcain
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Influence of early life experiences and community efforts to prevent youth violenceMarilyn Mulero
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Advocacy for access to programs and opportunities in correctional facilities through persistent efforts and grievancesMichelle Clopton
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Empowering voices within the criminal legal system reform movementAlice Kim
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Career challenges and resilience after losing a position due to administrative issuesChanel Rhymes
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Overcoming barriers and challenges as a formerly incarcerated woman in KenyaTeresa Njoroge
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Journey from working in a warehouse to a career in policy and reentry workMaria Moon
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Dispelling myths and maintaining momentum in social movementsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Hopes for a legacy of empowering women and reforming the justice systemLinda Small
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Navigating racial tensions and systemic issues in response to violence against the Asian communityEddy Zheng
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Memorable moments and triumphs from involvement in prison work focused on women's education and supportYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The importance of public support in addressing mass incarceration and justice system reformHeather Jo Canuel
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Supporting each other through personal challenges and legislative advocacy effortsDenise Spencer
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Lasting connections formed through prison work and mentorship relationshipsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Providing a platform for condemned prisoners to share their stories with the publicAlice Kim
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Inside-outside organizing strategy in the Death Row Ten campaignAlice Kim
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Impact and legacy of work in prison reform and training programsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Advocacy for housing rights for individuals with criminal recordsMaria Moon
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Self-description as an artist, activist, advocate, and organizer promoting community and kindnessJane Dorotik
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Finding healing and empowerment through a photography class and art exhibitMarketta Sims
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The impact of a mentor on pursuing education while incarceratedMarilyn Mulero
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Experiences of mistreatment and abuse in prison settingsAnisah Sabur
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Involvement with the Campaign to End the Death Penalty through anti-police violence activismAlice Kim
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Challenges faced in building Reentry Sisters and personal experiences with employment discriminationLinda Small
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Advocating for incarcerated women's needs and facilitating community engagementYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Involvement with CCWP and experiences at Delancey Street and CCWFJane Dorotik
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The transformation from addressing immediate needs to political advocacy within a long-term prisoners' groupLinda Small
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Influence of mentors and engagement with Network in the Community after incarcerationKeith Peterkin
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Support from strangers and overcoming challenges during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Personal transformation and leadership development after incarcerationTiffany Vulcain
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Efforts to prevent the execution of a man due to low IQ and new evidenceBill Ryan
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Supporting women in court and the importance of emotional support in legal defense teamsAyana Thomas
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Advice for those entering advocacy and organizing work, including knowing one's limits and balancing personal lifeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Overcoming personal challenges to advocate for incarcerated individualsTiffany Vulcain
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The impact of LSPC and FICPFM on personal transformation and career opportunitiesJane Dorotik
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Resilience and empowerment after overcoming adversityMichelle Clopton
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March 2024 march for clemency for formerly incarcerated women across the USAnisah Sabur
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Career in community mental health and consulting before incarcerationJane Dorotik
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Tensions in collaboration and education initiatives while incarceratedSharon White-Harrigan
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Witnessing an execution and forming friendships with death row inmatesBill Ryan
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Experiencing tensions with prison staff, other incarcerated individuals, and outside participants in educational programsLauren Hansen
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Advocacy efforts for a bill addressing children affected by parental incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Creating and expanding programs for AAPI prisoners and supporting the community through New Breath FoundationEddy Zheng
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Building community and support networks during incarcerationMaria Moon
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College experiences and events leading to activism in anti-police brutality and anti-death penalty movementsAlice Kim
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Creative activism during incarceration using art to communicate external messagesHeather Jo Canuel
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Organizing a remote clemency celebration for women released from incarcerationCassandra Severe
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The role of activism and organizing in advocating for changeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Challenges and solutions for addressing youth issues related to addiction and street violenceDana Talbot
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Aspiring to create a legacy of empowerment and personal growthTiffany Vulcain
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Activism against the death penalty in Illinois and efforts to influence policy changeAlice Kim
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The emergence and impact of organizations led by formerly incarcerated womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Advocacy efforts for incarcerated individuals and meeting with local officialsDenise Spencer
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Advocacy and punishment for promoting ethnic studies and prisoner rightsEddy Zheng
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The development and impact of Live from Death Row events in advocating against the death penaltyAlice Kim
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Reflecting on personal growth and advocacy through literature and educationEddy Zheng
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Reflections on mentorship and learning from others while incarceratedTiffany Vulcain
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Experience working with the Ohio Organizing Collaborative on campaigns for marginalized communitiesRobin Turner
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Support and inspiration from a psychologist for women post-incarcerationAnisah Sabur
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Spiritual support and personal growth during incarcerationMichelle Clopton
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Challenges and opportunities for the prison abolition movement led by CCWPJane Dorotik
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Reflections on life after prison and hopes for a more just worldTeresa Njoroge
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Transitioning from part-time to full-time work and advocating for incarcerated women's educationChanel Rhymes
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The influence of a mother on community engagement and political awarenessCharlotte Garnes
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Challenges of operating a nonprofit organization with a broad, spiritually-driven missionKatrina Butler
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Reflections on activism, racism, and overcoming discouragement after election resultsWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Advocacy for Native American rights and addressing alcohol-related issues on reservationsDana Talbot
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Motivations for advocacy and upcoming community and art projectsHeather Jo Canuel
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Different philosophies in anti-death penalty advocacy organizationsAlice Kim
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Experience in leading a coalition and drafting legislation through a collaborative approachAnisah Sabur
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Learning from community engagement and leadership experiencesKatrina Butler
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The decision to address the incarceration of Black and Brown women and advocate for changeLeah Faria
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Realizing the need for change after a personal loss while incarceratedSharon White-Harrigan
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Reverend Fry's community outreach through his church, The CastleDarrell Cannon
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Challenges and subtle retaliation faced during prison community organizing effortsLinda Small
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Advocacy for reparations and reflections on systemic injustice in ChicagoDarrell Cannon
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Encouraging justice-impacted individuals to join the movement for systemic changeRonald Marshall
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Inspiration from a great-grandfather and the importance of advocacy and serviceMarketta Sims
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Involvement in advisory board for education while incarceratedLauren Hansen
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Experiences of incarceration and the impact of the AIDS epidemic on prisonersLinda Evans
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Supporting fellow survivors and discussing the impact of police violence with studentsDarrell Cannon
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The influence of early life experiences and family on commitment to community and social change workTeresa Njoroge
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Experiencing and addressing racial discrimination in prison through outside advocacy and legal channelsRegnarian Jenkins
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Dick Cunningham's advocacy against the death penalty and influence on its abolitionBill Ryan
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The development and influence of peer networks in carceral settingsLinda Small
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The role of influence in shaping future policy and addressing misconductJane Dorotik
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Exploring future opportunities in philanthropy and nonprofit workLauren Hansen
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Activism and support for mothers of incarcerated childrenDenise Spencer
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Advocating for inmates' rights and unity in a prison settingSharon White-Harrigan
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Building solidarity and support among women through open communication and collaborationRobin Turner
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Collaborative approach with death row inmates in the movement to end the death penaltyAlice Kim
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Life experiences and connections formed during boot camp and prison timeWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Cooking arroz con gandules for community events and the joy it broughtMadeline Mendoza
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Experiences and challenges faced during deportation proceedings and life afterwardEddy Zheng
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Joining an advocacy group to support a son and meeting influential figuresDenise Spencer
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The importance of celebrating life and honoring ancestors' roles in community and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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The necessity of unity and collaboration in the criminal justice advocacy movementKeith Peterkin
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The importance of taking time for change and being cautious with progress stepsKatrina Butler
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Hopes for a legacy as a change maker and humanitarianRobin Turner
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Realizing the importance of advocacy for the voiceless after personal reentry experienceRegnarian Jenkins
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Defining and identifying powerful women in prison based on their personal growth effortsHeather Jo Canuel
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Collaboration with Jesse Jackson to oppose the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Influential mentors and inspirations throughout a professional journeySharon White-Harrigan
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The impact of the California Coalition for Women Prisoners (CCWP) and the creation of the UC Sentencing ProjectJane Dorotik
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Advocacy against prison gerrymandering and its impact on communitiesRonald Marshall
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Navigating the intersection of housing and women's issues through the WCJA board involvementYolanda 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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Creating a supportive network for women impacted by the justice systemLinda Small
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Forming and maintaining mentorship connections inside and outside of prisonKeith Peterkin
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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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Reflecting on contributions to social justice and systemic changeAnisah Sabur
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The importance of organizing and advocacy in making policy changesLinda Evans
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Providing workforce development for justice-impacted individuals and training businesses on hiring themCharlotte Garnes
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Experiences of being transferred and held in solitary confinement in prisonEddy Zheng
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Advocacy for change in the death penalty and the importance of personal storiesBill Ryan
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Creating dignity packs for women and children in Kenyan prisonsTeresa Njoroge
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Inspiration from family, colleagues, and justice advocates worldwide in community workTeresa Njoroge
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Experience with prison protests and organizing effortsKeith Peterkin
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Activism and imprisonment related to anti-war and anti-racism organizing activitiesLinda Evans
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Challenges in encouraging community ownership and engagementSharon White-Harrigan
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Advocacy and empowerment during incarceration through writing grievances and building relationshipsHeather Jo Canuel
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Advocating for women's programs and education after incarcerationMarilyn Mulero
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Ways to support incarcerated individuals and address prison health care issuesDenise Spencer
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Efforts and challenges in advocating for clemency and against the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Involvement in anti-war activism and a life-changing trip to VietnamLinda Evans
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Experiences and efforts during incarceration following a wrongful convictionJane Dorotik
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Leadership and advocacy for women in prison and beyondLinda Small
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Differences in advocacy work inside prisons versus in broader communitiesSharon White-Harrigan
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Collaborating and providing support for community organizations to grow and strengthen their foundationsKeith Peterkin
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The impact of friendships and reunions post-incarcerationAlice Kim
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Advocacy and challenges in addressing life sentences and death row sentencesAlice Kim
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Access to information and communication within the prison systemCharlotte Garnes
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Using relatable stories for difficult conversations about mass incarceration and economic injustice in IllinoisHeather Jo Canuel
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Efforts to support incarcerated individuals and address racial disparities in the justice systemKeith Peterkin
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Challenges of overcoming bias and resistance to community reintegration for formerly incarcerated individualsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Building community and empowerment through art and storytelling while incarceratedJane Dorotik
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Advocacy for educational opportunities and change while incarceratedLauren Hansen
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Creating a re-entry program for incarcerated individualsRobin Turner
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Addressing abuse and advocating for change within the prison system for Black womenKatrina Butler
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Ongoing activism and advocacy in various social issues through personal purpose and serviceMarketta Sims
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Impact of organizing long-term incarcerated women on overall facility conditionsLinda Small
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