Noel Hanrahan

Noel Hanrahan, the legal director for the Redwood Justice Fund and co-director of Prison Radio, delves into the shocking trend of self-immolation among inmates at Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. He discusses the dire conditions of abuse and racism that drive these desperate protests. The conversation unveils disturbing systemic issues in American prisons, highlighting a lack of mental health support and the urgent need for reform. Hanrahan also emphasizes the importance of advocacy and raising awareness about prisoners' struggles for dignity and better conditions.