Bianca Tylek

Bianca Tylek, founder of Worth Rises, and Alana McMains, a federal criminal defense attorney, dive into the harsh realities of the U.S. prison system. They tackle the staggering incarceration rates and the influence of capitalism on mass incarceration. Bianca shares insights on the advocacy for ending financial incentives tied to jails, while Alana highlights systemic failures and the need for rehabilitation. Their engaging discussion unveils the complexities of inmate experiences and challenges common misconceptions about life behind bars.

Bianca Tylek, Founder and Executive Director of Worth Rises, dives deep into the prison industry's exploitation and commercialization. She highlights how public awareness is growing around abolition and critiques the privatization of incarceration, asserting it profits from human suffering. Bianca discusses the ethical dilemmas inherent in profit-making through incarceration, the failings of private prisons, and the public health risks posed by prison sites. She also emphasizes the important movement to eliminate slavery-by-conviction and the dangers of surveillance technologies stemming from prisons.

Bianca Tylek, a criminal justice advocate and TED Fellow, delves into the predatory habits of the billion-dollar prison telecom industry. She reveals how exorbitant phone call rates trap families in debt and discusses the broader exploitation within the prison system. Tylek emphasizes the importance of maintaining connections for successful reintegration and offers actionable strategies for dismantling the profit-driven practices that benefit from mass incarceration. Her insights aim to inspire advocacy for a more equitable justice system.