Former Inmates Reveal Life Inside American Prisons with David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan
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Inside Rikers: Unique Perspectives on Incarceration
This chapter shares personal accounts of the speakers' experiences as activists arrested and detained at Rikers Island, focusing on how their backgrounds shaped their prison experience. It explores themes of race, societal perceptions, and the intricacies of prison life, including the intake process and informal networks among inmates. Through their narrative, the speakers aim to shed light on the often-overlooked realities of incarceration, emphasizing empathy and solidarity in a harsh environment.
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