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Walls to Words: Beyond the Walls
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2025In a society where judgment too often overshadows understanding, a new project, Walls to Words, is stepping forward to change the conversation. This heartfelt initiative aims to share the untold stories of incarcerated individuals, shedding light on the humanity behind the prison bars and challenging the stigma that too frequently shrouds our correctional system.
The journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: every person, regardless of their past, carries a narrative rich with hope, regret, resilience, and the possibility of redemption. Walls to Words is built on the belief that when we listen, we learn, and when we learn, we build bridges. By conducting one-on-one interviews with those behind bars, this project uncovers the layers of injustice and personal transformation that are too often hidden away in the shadows of the prison system.
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Posted on March 21th, 2025Lamont’s proposal endangers Connecticut's free inmate messaging law, risking essential communication and successful reintegration efforts.
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Meet Rachael
Rachael has navigated the criminal justice system since she was 18 and is now 45. Once sober for a decade, she relapsed during COVID-19 after losing her job, plunging her back into addiction. Currently, she’s in county jail awaiting transfer to prison following sentencing. Her story is a raw, compelling call to recognize the intricate struggles of addiction and incarceration, urging us to rethink support and reform for those caught in the cycle.
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One Woman's Fight Against a Broken System
In a shocking twist of justice, law-abiding Lisa found herself facing 25 years behind bars over legally prescribed medication. A mostly white jury in a county with a dark civil rights history convicted her of three felonies, transforming a routine pharmacy visit into a life-altering nightmare that exposes deep-rooted systemic inequities. Her story will make you question everything you thought you knew about fairness in America.
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8 Years Without a Hug
Inside a system that advocates rehabilitation, one mother’s connection with her family has been severely limited. Since 2016, prison administrators have used bureaucratic measures to block Kayla from seeing her son, removing her visitation rights without clear explanation. Her ongoing attempts to reconnect with her family have been consistently declined, resulting in extended isolation throughout her 30-year sentence.
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