Linda oral history interview, 2021 July 22 As the founder of the Northern California Innocence Project (NCIP), Linda describes the objective of the organization and the work she has done to reform criminal justice policy. Linda also recounts her personal experiences as a law clerk, district attorney and how her Read more…
Jonathan oral history interview, 2021 July 21 The interviewee shares his experiences with the abuse and trauma that he faced as a juvenile serving a cumulative 13 year sentence in New York State prison. Now, he is a community organizer who helps in the re-entry process for others who have Read more…
Michael oral history interview, 2021 July 21 The discussion is centered around Michael’s personal experiences in the court system and opinions on the American justice system. Michael shares his path in becoming an attorney and his insight to the structure of the courts in the US, specifically in California.
John oral history interview, 2021 July 21 John describes his work with theater programs in prisons- from his own experiences in them as an incarcerated person to the work he does now that he has been released. Transcript
Yukari Kane oral history interview, 2021 July 21 Yukari Kane describes her time working for the journalism guild at San Quentin State Prison. She also describes the organization that she co-founded, the Prison journalism Project. She goes into depth about the experiences of incarcerated writers in and outside prisons.
Liz oral history interview, 2021 July 21 Liz, a volunteer with Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS), shares her experiences and thoughts on visiting and corresponding with incarcerated people at El Reno in Oklahoma.
David oral history interview, 2021 July 21 David, a volunteer at Prison Visitation and Support, talks about his experience in a minimum-security facility while incarcerated. He also talks about his experience visiting incarcerated people.
Ken oral history interview, 2021 July 21 Ken is a volunteer for Prison Visitation Services (PVS). He shares his experiences visiting incarcerated individuals–mostly in military prisons. He describes some of the unique conditions in military prisons. He also emphasizes the strength and importance of his relationships with the individuals that Read more…
Lori oral history interview, 2021 July 20 Lori Strong details her experience working as part of Parenting with Purpose and helping incarcerated parents and their families build stronger relationships and with various aspects of life after incarceration.
Tom oral history interview, 2021 July 20 The interviewee describes his experiences visiting incarcerated folks with the non-profit Prisoner Visitation & Support.