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…
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
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.
Brandon oral history interview, 2021 April 30 Brandon has lived in Leavenworth, Kansas, almost his entire life. Leavenworth is home to a federal medium-security prison, a military prison, a state prison, and the Leavenworth County jail. Brandon said that the presence of these facilities is almost a “non-issue,” in that Read more…
Debbie oral history interview, 2021 April 30 Debbie discussed the various ways in which the prisons in and around Waymart, PA, have intersected with her life. She is a staff member at the local Chamber of Commerce and helped organize local community members to prevent the state from closing down Read more…