Rachel oral history interview, 2021 July 16 Rachel describes her brother’s journey in and out of the criminal justice system. She also describes the impact it had on her and her family. She also speaks about her interactions with the U.S. legal system as someone living abroad.
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
Ojore Lutalo oral history interview, 2021 July 16 Ojore Lutalo recounts his experiences with law enforcement over the course of his life as a Black revolutionary. He also describes his 28 years in prison for a bank robbery – 22 years of which were spent in solitary confinement – and Read more…
Lisa oral history interview, 2021 July 16 Lisa was sentenced to life in prison at age 17 and spent over 30 years in prison before getting out 4 months ago at age 51. She discusses her relationship with her parents, the relationships she formed in prison, and the way the 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.
Ojore Lutalo oral history interview, 2021 July 16 Ojore Lutalo recounts his experiences with law enforcement over the course of his life as a Black revolutionary. He also describes his 28 years in prison for a bank robbery – 22 years of which were spent in solitary confinement – and Read more…
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…
Bonnie oral history interview, 2021 July 15 Interviewee Bonnie Kerness recounts her experiences working with the American Friends Service Committee Prison Watch group, through which she has advocated for improved conditions in American prisons. She addressses in particular her work for the abolishment of solitary confinement and for improved conditions Read more…
Bonnie oral history interview, 2021 July 15 Interviewee Bonnie recounts her experiences working with the American Friends Service Committee Prison Watch group, through which she has advocated for improved conditions in American prisons. She addresses in particular her work for the abolishment of solitary confinement and for improved conditions for Read more…
Loen Kelley oral history interview, 2021 July 14 The founder of the nonprofit Prison Writers, Loen Kelley, talks about her experience forming the organization and her career in journalism.