Incarcerated journalist Christopher Blackwell speaks with Val and Hedge about reporting from prison, tech barriers, dehumanization, and the importance of building community inside and out.
The article critiques “Scared Straight” programs for their ineffectiveness and highlights how incarcerated individuals can positively mentor at-risk youth by sharing relatable experiences and offering guidance.
Now serving 45 years, Christopher Blackwell reflects on his path from troubled youth to journalist, mentor, and prison reform advocate, finding healing and purpose through prison’s “heal circle.”
NY suspended key HALT Act provisions after a CO strike, sparking backlash from activists who say it harms human rights and reverses progress on limiting solitary confinement.
