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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Barriers to practicing religion for Muslim women in prisonAnisah Sabur -
Challenges faced by incarcerated women regarding nutrition, education, and basic needsLinda Small
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Facing racial bias and invasive questioning from law enforcement during a personal crisisWaleisah Wilson-Menefee
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Inclusive approach to advocacy addressing multiple interrelated issues faced by marginalized womenSharon White-Harrigan
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Building familial bonds and community among incarcerated womenMadeline Mendoza
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The decision to address the incarceration of Black and Brown women and advocate for changeLeah Faria
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Childhood experiences and family challenges in a tumultuous home environmentLeroy Orange
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Sentencing67 InterviewsExplore
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The importance of empowering incarcerated individuals to lead their own advocacy effortsLauren Hansen
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Challenges and considerations in providing housing for women and gender nonconforming individuals with childrenYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Challenges of implementing gender-responsive programs in prisons and advocating for women's educationLinda Small
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Experiences with inadequate access to basic necessities during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Trauma and Healing165 InterviewsExplore
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Experiences with LGBTQ+ acceptance and treatment in correctional facilities over timeLauren Hansen
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Support from strangers and overcoming challenges during incarcerationMarketta Sims
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Understanding and identifying as Two-Spirit within Native cultural contextsDana Talbot
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Experiencing fear and danger during incarceration at a women's facilityMadeline Mendoza
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Experiences of educational opportunities and discrimination in prisonLauren Hansen
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Challenges faced in building Reentry Sisters and personal experiences with employment discriminationLinda Small
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Addressing disparities and challenges faced by Black women in prison systemsSharon White-Harrigan
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Addressing harassment and advocating for change in a military environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Pressing issues for incarcerated women and gender nonconforming individuals in 2025Linda Evans
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Navigating relationships and social dynamics in prison settingsRegnarian Jenkins
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Building community and support networks during incarcerationMaria Moon
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