The Prison Podcast brings forward the voices of survivors of violent crimes and their convicted offenders, unearthing stories excluded from public conversation. Hosted by Diane Kahn, Executive Director of Humans of San Quentin, the podcast centers around the transformative process of the Victim Offender Dialogue—a facilitated meeting within a prison setting that brings together someone who has experienced harm and the person responsible for causing it.
Each episode features a candid, first-person account from someone who has completed the extensive Victim Offender Dialogue program, offering profound insights into the power of vulnerability and self-reflection. By drawing back the curtain on the complex relationships forged by harm, The Prison Podcast provides a platform for healing, empathy, and understanding. Unlike traditional true crime media, the podcast emphasizes personal agency and the journey of reconciliation, transforming societal attitudes and fostering emotional connections.
Through these powerful conversations, we hope to inspire individual change, promote healing within our communities, and support a more compassionate understanding of justice.
Season 1
This first season explores facilitated meetings within a prison involving people who have experienced harm and the persons responsible for causing it.
