prisonaction's Home

Voices from the Prison Action Network

Voices from the Prison Action Network brings you the stories of people most directly impacted by the criminal justice system and by incarceration. These files may be used only for non-profit and educational purposes.

8-8-07 Cheryl Kates, Esq. Parole Appeals Specialist

Lawyer Kates discusses the importance of sentencing minutes to parole appearances and appeals

7/3/07 Glenn Martin

Interview with the co-director of the National H.I.R.E. Network in which he describes the work of the agency in removing obstacles to employment faced by people with a criminal record.

12-21-07 Gerald T. Balone

Incarcerated for over 37 years for murder and recently released on parole, Mr. Balone talks about his journey from chidhood, to prison, to a return to society with a degree in theology and a desire to be an asset to his community.

5/29/07 - Ray Barnes, Part I

part 1 of a 2-part program in which Ray Barnes, from the Center for Community Serivces in Syracuse NY, describes his prison experience and how he is now using what he learned to keep others out of prison. 28 minutes

5/29/07 - Ray Barnes, Part II

The second of a 2-part program in which Ray Barnes, from the Center for Community Serivces in Syracuse NY, describes his prison experience and how he is now using what he learned to keep others out of prison. 22 minutes

5/22/07 - Mary Beth Pfeiffer

Mary Beth Pfeiffer, author of Crazy in America, The Hidden Tragedy of Our Criminalized Mentally Ill   details how people suffering from serious psychological illnesses are incarcerated because alternative care is not available, and how once in prison are punished severely for psychotic rather than criminal behavior. 31 minutes

5/8/07 - Jason E. Nicholas

Founder of "Governmental Education Organization (GEO)" Jason Nicholas describes his 5 year struggle to get DOCS approval for Mid-Orange GEO. Listeners will learn what the GEO is and does, as well as some ideas about starting one at another facility. 15 minutes

5/1/07 - Gabriel Sayegh

Gabriel Sayegh, Project Director of the Drug Policy Alliance, discusses the goals, challenges and progress of the DPA's campaign to reform drug policies in NYS as well as nationally. 24m

4/20/07 - John Valverde Rally

Live coverage of the John Valverde Parole Rally in Albany on April 20th. Family and Friends of John Valverde talk of their affection and gratitude for all John has done for them while incarcerated, and why they want him home. Includes keynote speech describing Mr. Valverde's situation. 20 minutes

11/05 Alice Green Interview

November 2005: Alice Green, Director of the Center for Law and Justice talks about public safety in relation to the level of trust between law enforcement and the community. 11 minutes

4/24/07 - John B. Ducksworth

The Executive Director of Successful Reentry,Inc talks about the necessity of including successful formerly incarcerated men and women in discussions about Reentry Programs. 25 minutes

file.2007-12-21.9358029506

 

file.2008-01-05.0756845866

 

file.2008-01-10.9513462346

 

file.2008-01-10.6424517964