Stories
Each oral history interview in our archive contains dozens of stories. Explore them here, filtering by topic and collection.
670 stories released to date
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Activism against the death penalty in Illinois and efforts to influence policy changeAlice Kim -
March 2024 march for clemency for formerly incarcerated women across the USAnisah Sabur
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Joining an advocacy group to support a son and meeting influential figuresDenise Spencer
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Surviving and advocating against the conditions in Illinois prisonsDarrell Cannon
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Efforts and challenges in advocating for clemency and against the death penalty in IllinoisAlice Kim
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Aspirations to dismantle and reform the legal system to address systemic issuesAnisah Sabur
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Different philosophies in anti-death penalty advocacy organizationsAlice Kim
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Addressing misconduct and advocating for change in a boot camp environmentYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Reflecting on contributions to social justice and systemic changeAnisah Sabur
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Experiences with reentry after incarceration and the importance of accountability and mercyMaria Moon
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Impact and legacy of work in prison reform and training programsYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Future career aspirations and potential move to tech industry and KenyaChanel Rhymes
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Journey from working in a warehouse to a career in policy and reentry workMaria Moon
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The influence of victim and death row families on Governor Ryan's decision to commute death sentencesAlice Kim
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Understanding and addressing trauma in approaches to change and leadershipYolanda Johnson-Peterkin
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Advocacy for prison education programs and amending the Thirteenth AmendmentLauren Hansen
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Influence of family history and early exposure to advocacy on current workChanel Rhymes
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Challenges in advocacy for criminal justice reform and media representationBill Ryan
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Awareness of incarceration laws and impact of policy changes in IllinoisMichelle Clopton
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Maintaining order and respect between inmates and guards in prisonKeith Peterkin
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Potential setbacks related to long-term investment and funding for the agencySharon White-Harrigan
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Reflections on life after prison and hopes for a more just worldTeresa Njoroge
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The significance of a death penalty moratorium for inmates on death rowBill Ryan
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Strategies for advocating a moratorium on the death penalty in states that still executeBill Ryan
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