The interviewee describes participating in a program in prison where he could mentor at-risk youth.

The interviewee describes finding community after prison with his local church, new friends, and other activities.

The interviewee discusses his process as a returning citizen and the multiple activities he has been involved with to maintain a productive life and enjoy every opportunity presented to him.

The interviewee describes what is was like to leave prison.

The interviewee talks about one of his experiences before the parole board.

The interviewee describes his first few days as a free man.

The interviewee describes how much some of his in-prison classes meant to him.

The interviewee describes how he used negative coping patterns to survive prison and how he was able to change that.

The interviewee discusses how he was able to change his life by improving his self esteem.

The interviewee realizes he hasn’t fully healed when he gets in a fight. He describes transforming when he goes to KYROS, a spiritual gathering.

The interviewee describes having a dream where he is enveloped in light and told he can be healed and forgiven if he puts in the work. He realizes that his traumatic childhood is connected to his actions later in life.

The interviewee talks about getting a ten year denial from the board was devastating, but he wasn’t willing to give up.

Interviewee discusses his desire to help others who have been through the criminal justice system. He expresses the joy he feels when witnessing their healing.

The interviewee describes her relationship with her family members. Though her relationship with some people in her family were rocky, she overall appreciates many of them.

The interviewee talks about her experience in prison, becoming clean, going to board, and figuring out who she is. She does this by going to groups and classes.

Interviewee discusses the sentences he has received and his three strikes that lead to his life sentence.

The interviewee speaks on the loss of his son and his son’s mother and how the pain he felt will always be there no matter if he goes to therapy or not.

The interviewee describes how race no longer matters when in the rehabilitation groups.

The interviewee talks about how he is working through the process of forgiving himself.

The interviewee discusses how his life without parole could be changed to twenty-five due to the change of law. He talks about being appointed a federal public defender to get him to court to be represented and get his charges dropped.

The interviewee describes how he was able to share his story with others to help drive change. He also shares some of his passions and how they have evolved thus far.

Interviewee shares his excitement about his future outside of prison, including getting engaged. He expresses the eagerness he feels.

Interviewee describes the how his hope in a new law allowed him to reflect on his actions and create a positive impact in his life.

Interviewee talks about how he lives life with no regrets and how he has made terms with everything he has done claiming “it is a part of my destiny”.

The interviewee discusses his relationships with members of his close and extended family, which are a big part of his life in reentry.

The interviewee talks about taking responsibility for his part in the crime, his path towards personal growth, and his friends still inside.

The interviewee describes how some of his peers in prison would encourage him to try therapy.

The interviewee discusses some of his financial problems and his commitment to helping unhoused people.

Interviewee describes how meditation and mindfulness helps to keep him grounded, humble, and coping with life.

The interviewee describes the challenges of leaving the gang environment and mentality after being involved in it since he was 15.

The interviewee describes using the courage and strength he gained from transforming himself into a better person in prison to help him confront challenges in the reentry process.

The interviewee discusses employment challenges in reentry and how he used his relapse prevention plan after he lost his job.

Interviewee describes how he tries to adjust his mindset when he is feeling rattled and maintaining a connection with community.