The interviewee describes how he used his prison job to deliver bags of dope as a way to feed his habit.

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

The interviewee describes making "easy money" when he was a teen runaway.

Interviewee shares his turning point in prison. Witnessing other individuals who were incarcerated taking their own lives he chose to make life changes that supported his recovery.

The interviewee explains why he believes his life took a turn for the worse after being on his own.

The interviewee describes his daily life outside of prison and some of the things he has learned through restorative justice courses.

The interviewee describes some of his challenges around turning his life around on the inside, the loss of his family members, and not receiving proper mental health care.

The interviewee describes the lack of proper medical care he received in prison and how it affected his physical and mental health.

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

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

The interviewee describes growing up in the South in a segregated school system and having to leave school early to support his family.

The interviewee discusses his enjoyment from learning the law better and some of the other ways he grew and matured in prison.