Al oral history interview, 2021 August 02 A formerly incarcerated veteran, Al, talks about his experience in the Navy and how being a veteran has impacted his experience with the criminal justice system.
Jackie Sumell oral history interview, 2021 July 31 Jackie Sumell shares her experience being mentored by Herman Wallace of the Angola 3. This mentorship led her to create The Solitary Gardens, a work of performance art exploring the intersection of gardening and criminal justice reform. She shares insights into how Read more…
Sherrill Roland oral history interview, 2021 July 29 Sherrill Roland discusses how being incarcerated in a federal jail inspired him to start The Jumpsuit Project, a work of performance art born out of his thesis proposal at the University of North Carolina. © Sherrill Roland Transcript
Kevin oral history interview, 2021 July 22 Kevin shares the story of his crime, incarceration, and reintigration process. When Boyd was 16, he gave his mother the keys to his abusive father’s residence. Although she had previously spoken about murdering Kevin’s father, her ex-husband, Kevin did not take her seriously. Read more…
Gloria Rodriguez oral history interview, 2021 July 20 The interviewee spoke to their experiences working as a social worker providing mental health services in the criminal justice system. She described different approaches to working with clients, whether more restrictive or ones that offer more autonomy. Additionally, she offers her experiences Read more…
Ricardo Cortés oral history interview, 2021 July 20 Ricardo Cortés discusses how his art practice as an illustrator and author has shaped his view of criminal justice reform. He shares insights into his experience with residency at Rikers Island, in Queens, NY, and his subsequent encounters with centers of incarceration. Read more…
Lisa oral history interview, 2021 July 16 The interviewee shares her experience with complications that arose while providing mental health services within a residential substance abuse treatment program in a women’s prison.
Lisa oral history interview, 2021 July 16 The interviewee shares her experience with complications that arose while providing mental health services within a residential substance abuse treatment program in a women’s prison. Transcript
Jane oral history interview, 2021 July 15 Jane describes her struggles in visiting and sending books to her incarcerated niece, in addition to detailing her niece’s experiences with personal safety, community, and employment as a lifer in a women’s prison in Pennsylvania. She also discusses her friend’s rehabilitation and court Read more…
Sharon oral history interview, 2021 July 09 The interviewee shares her experience with recovering from drug addiction and eventually becoming a substance abuse counselor for a non-profit organization.