THE ADVOCATES AND ACTIVISTS ROUNDTABLE: JANUARY 11, 2025

DefundDOC Podcast by Linda & Daniel J. Simms

Episode notes

Join us for the second episode of the Advocates and Activists Roundtable, where we dive deeper into the harrowing realities of the U.S. mass incarceration system. This enlightening episode sheds light on the ongoing Human Rights violations perpetuated by the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.) and introduces you to the passionate individuals dedicated to challenging these injustices.

In this installment, we engage in a candid discussion with advocates and activists from Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prison, sharing their powerful accounts of systemic cruelty and the resilience of those who dare to fight back. Our monthly segment continues to amplify the voices of Freedom Fighters across the nation, highlighting their stories, reform initiatives, and urgent calls to action.

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