Jerome Dixon

Jerome Dixon, a justice reform advocate and vice-chairman of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, shares his powerful journey after being wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years due to a coerced confession at just 17. He discusses the psychological toll of aggressive interrogations and the urgent need for juvenile justice reform. Jerome emphasizes the necessity of legal protections for minors and recounts his advocacy efforts, including significant legislative changes to ensure youth have representation during interrogations, highlighting the impact of systemic flaws in the justice system.