Former felons discuss life after prison and overcoming hardship

A panel related to the book “Just Mercy" talked about their personal perspectives and experiences with incarcerations and the criminal justice reform programs, Thursday, April 21, in the Administration Building Room A160 at City College. The main topic discussed was the need for change in the American prison systems and the aftermath of the emotional damage that it produces on individuals who come out of prison and how society views them.

Formerly incarcerated individuals who have turned their life around came together with professionals in the criminal justice field to share hardships of life in prison and stereotypes placed on anyone with a troubled past. The panel discussion was put on by the Luria Library, in collaboration with EOPS and was held Thursday, April 21, in … Continue reading Former felons discuss life after prison and overcoming hardship