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 he lost everything when he went to prison and how his life and identity became a blank canvas.

The subject discusses how he is able to find peace and continue to grow as a person.

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

The interviewee describes how his first experience in adult prison was similar to juvenile detention.

The interviewee talks about how he did as he wanted in prison because he didn’t cause any trouble and got along with everyone.

The interviewee's oldest brother became the father figure of the house in terms of financing the family.

The interviewee discusses his experience before the parole board.

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 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 speaks on how important it is to have family support because he says that he didn’t have that while growing up which made him look for it somewhere else.

The interviewee tells a bit of his home as a child as well as his family dynamic. He also speaks a bit of how he turned Pro in boxing.

The interviewee speaks on his experience with a specific gang in prison and also on how he no longer drinks.

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”.

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

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

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 describes the SHU “special housing unit” as a place to go when you pay for infractions.

The interviewee describes how hierarchies, fairness, and crying work in prison culture and his negative experiences with guards.

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

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

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

The interviewee discusses his fears and concerns about the possibility of deportation, including leaving his family and friends to an unknown place.

The interviewee describes how joining a gang of young people with similar experiences to him made him feel accepted for the first time.

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

The interviewee describes experiencing prison labeled as an “other” for not being one of the main races or ethnicities in CA prisons.

The interviewee describes his experiences of being a refugee at a young age and feeling an overwhelming sense of rejection from society.

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

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 interview describes some frustration at losing his job and how he is coping with it.