Larry oral history interview, 2021 July 20 Larry recalls his volunteer visitor work at the Lompoc Federal Correctional Institute. He talks about his family’s history with the prison system, how he got introduced to the field of volunteer work, the stories he has gathered about the dynamics on the inside Read more…
Ken oral history interview, 2021 July 20 The interviewee describes his experiences visiting incarcerated folks with the non-profit Prisoner Visitation & Support.
Jack oral history interview, 2021 July 20 Jack shares his experiences working with Prison Visitation and Support. He describes the process he had to go through to be accepted as a visitor by the prison, as well as the differences between state and federal prisons. In addition to PVS, Jack 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…
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.
Shantel oral history interview, 2021 July 15 Shantel describes what it is like to have an incarcerated cousin and talks about her visits to her cousin in prison.
Shari oral history interview, 2021 July 19 A child of an incarcerated parent herself, Shari founded COIPP, an all-volunteer organization that works to support families that have been affected by the criminal legal system. Shari speaks about her experience working with incarcerated parents, children of incarcerated parents, and the caregivers Read more…
Jean oral history interview, 2021 July 19 Jean describes her experience teaching theatre to incarcerated individuals in prisons. Jean also talks about what it means to not only be an educator but also to be an advocate.
Zach oral history interview, 2021 July 19 Zach details his experience with law school and why he chose to study the law. He also talks about his relationship with his Incarcerated brother.
Shantel oral history interview, 2021 July 15 Shantel describes what it is like to have an incarcerated cousin and talks about her visits to her cousin in prison.