More Stories From Andrew, 25 What do I choose? I choose to make better decisions and engage with my community through rehabilitative programs. As I…BarryDecember 13, 2024
Beyond the Bars Paul, 23 years inside Click here to listen to Diane's interview with Paul, released after 22 years inside. Watch Video: Video Transcript: Diane: I…BarryDecember 10, 2024
Introducing Kamsan, 49 FLOP FLIP I woke up one morning with a hunger pang. I sat up on the tan straw mat, my…BarryDecember 9, 2024
Introducing Shaun, 42 Family has always been important to me. I grew up in West LA, specifically in the Crenshaw District. The day…BarryNovember 29, 2024
Introducing Kenneth, 35 Growing Up in Mendocino: I was raised deep in the mountains of Mendocino, far off the grid, east of the…BarryNovember 29, 2024
Introducing Elby, 39 It’s already hard enough doing time—why must we continue to suffer? I’m writing this because people outside these walls need…BarryNovember 25, 2024
Gratitude Thank you from Randy The most impactful moment for me this year was seeing photos of the HoSQ interns making my "Better Than Freedom"…BarryNovember 25, 2024
Poetry “The Place I Used to Be” by Alex This year is when I noticed my self-esteem had reached a level that allowed me to truly be sure of…BarryNovember 25, 2024
Introducing Virgil, 60 From Sticky Fingers to God-Gifted Hands Looking back, as a young boy at five, I remember my brother borrowing my…BarryNovember 25, 2024
Introducing TeRon, 37 These moments allow him to recognize me as his father, which means the world to me. I am a proud…BarryNovember 20, 2024