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Jarrod Shanahan

Assistant professor of criminal justice at Governor State University, co-author of "City Time: On Being Sentenced to Rikers Island."

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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 17min

Former Inmates Reveal Life Inside American Prisons with David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan

David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan, both former inmates at Rikers Island and advocates for criminal justice reform, share their gripping firsthand experiences. They discuss the harrowing conditions at Rikers, highlighting systemic abuses and the urgent need for transparency. Their insights reveal the complexities of life inside prison, from the bonds formed between inmates to the brutal realities of guards' cultures. Ultimately, they push for a greater understanding of redemption and humanity within a flawed system.