The Sunday Read: 'Getting Out'

Reginald Dwayne Betts, an author and lawyer who endured eight years in prison starting at 16, shares his profound insights on the criminal justice system. He questions the very nature of punishment in America and reflects on his transformative experiences both in prison and as a legal intern. Betts discusses the struggles of reintegration into society, the bonds formed within incarceration, and the stigma faced by formerly incarcerated individuals. His story intertwines personal redemption with the larger societal implications surrounding youth incarceration.