#142: Going to prison as a teen (ft. Joshua Bryant)

"They see something good and they want to destroy it"

Joshua returns to share an in-depth story of his experiences being a minor in an adult prison.

We discuss why prisoners often don't reach out for mental health support, how Joshua navigated an extremely hostile environment and the difficulty of trust & friendships.

Joshua outlines 'prison politics' and the challenge of being LGBTQ+ & First Nations, the idea of 'false' criminals, prison as a disciplinary force, positive prison programs, the contradictory nature of religious-conservative attitudes towards criminals... and the need for hugs!

References:

A Progressive Reentry Program Assisting Disenfranchised People: https://www.thejourneyproject.info/

Journey Project GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-operational-cost-for-the-journey-project?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

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Harriet’s other shows:

WBAI Interpersonal Update (Wednesdays): https://wbai.org/program.php?program=431

Capitalism Hits Home: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJpiw1WYdTNYvke-gNRdml1Z2lwz0iEH

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