Beyond Prisons: Taylar Nuevelle On Knitting In Prison
Taylar Nuevelle joins Beyond Prisons to share her love of knitting, the space it created for her while in prison, as well as how it was used to punish her.
Alabama Prisoners Associated With Anti-Violence Program Put In Solitary, Launch Hunger Strike
Eight Alabama prisoners in solitary confinement have gone on hunger strike. They’re part of Free Alabama Movement and/or linked to anti-violence program that was shut down by Alabama Department of Corrections.
Alabama Prison Officials Won’t Say Why Prison Strike Leader Is In Solitary Confinement
Alabama prisoner Robert Earl Council, who has faced retaliation for organizing incarcerated workers for years, is in isolation after he was transferred.
Connecticut Could Be First State To Curb Blanket Discrimination Against People With Criminal Records
Connecticut could become first state in United States to prohibit blanket discrimination against people with criminal records.
Beyond Prisons: Pennsylvania Prison Policy Targets Educators & Volunteers (feat. Connie Grier)
Connie Grier joins Beyond Prisons to discuss a new policy in Pennsylvania prisons targeting materials brought in by educators, religious practitioners, and others.
More Reports Of ‘Gladiator Fights’ As California Prison Officials Tear Up Cells To Find Recording Device
Another fight between rival prisoner groups, which advocates say are arranged by officials, took place at the state prison in Corcoran, CA on February 20.
California Prisoners Say Videos Show ‘Gladiator Fights’ At Soledad State Prison
California prisoners released video recordings of two prisoner fights they say were set-up by officials at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California.
Corcoran Prisoners Describe Life Under Lockdown
Two prisoners at Corcoran describe their experiences under a months-long lockdown as they contemplate resuming their hunger strike after negotiations failed.
Following Hunger Strike, Corcoran Prisoners Say Negotiations With Warden Have Fallen Apart
Prisoners at Corocoran who went on hunger strike during lockdown are contemplating their next move after negotiations with the warden apparently fell apart.
Beyond Prisons: Transformative Justice & Pod-Mapping
Beyond Prisons hosts Kim Wilson and Brian Sonenstein begin a conversation on transformative justice, exploring the concepts of “Pods” and “Pod-mapping.”
