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Real
Stories
Nearly half of Americans have a close family member who has spent time in prison or jail. These real stories from real people shatter the stigma of incarceration, one story at a time.
Time is stopping for women in there.
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Amber
It’s heart wrenching when you are incarcerated. You wonder, ‘Are they ever going to talk to me again? Am I ever going to see them again?’ No answers. Just more questions. It wears on you.
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Story
Because of Nancy, we both have hope
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Dawn
Nancy has more of an influence on my son’s well being than anyone. And I mean that 100 percent.
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Her
Story
I’m excited for his life to begin again.
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Joann
What people don’t realize about those on the inside is that there is someone on the outside there with them.
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Her
Story
I just want to continue to help more people.
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Joe
I was living in a halfway house when my aunt encouraged me to attend one of the Society’s evening classes. This introduction—and my aunt’s belief that I could do better—changed my life.
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His
Story
I should have been out and I wasn't.
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Ken
My time was coming up and I knew it. I was supposed to be released from SCI-Camphill in December of 2021 and was looking forward to coming home. But the new year came and went and I was still in jail.
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His
Story
If nothing changes, nothing changes.
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Malik
I had to reimagine everything I’ve learned. I have to take the skills that made me successful on the street and use them for positive, to contribute in a meaningful way.
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His
Story
If you don’t see your family, you lose hope.
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Malika
Malika knows how important family visits are to incarcerated people. Now 30, she has been visiting her father in prison since she was six months old.
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Story
Being mentored has had a monumental impact.
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Matthew
Having an ongoing relationship with my mentor has been just as meaningful as his help with getting a job and registering for school.
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His
Story