Consider This from NPR The Stories Of People Serving Life Sentences, In Their Own Words
Sep 22, 2022
Calvin Duncan, co-creator of The Visiting Room Project and a former inmate exonerated after wrongful conviction, shares powerful insights about those serving life sentences. He discusses the struggles of over 55,000 individuals imprisoned without parole and the project's aim to amplify their voices. The podcast delves into personal narratives that reveal the emotional turmoil and transformative journeys of inmates, highlighting the profound impact storytelling can have on understanding their humanity beyond past crimes.
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Group Therapy at Angola
- In Angola, Green became a group therapy coordinator.
- He describes the "hot seat" exercise, where inmates share their life stories and are challenged.
Visiting Room Project's Goal
- The Visiting Room Project shares first-person testimonials of people serving life without parole.
- Its goal is to show the human stories behind the data.
Calvin Duncan's Story
- Calvin Duncan, co-creator of the project, served 24 years in Angola for a murder he didn't commit.
- He worked as a jailhouse lawyer, helping others sentenced to death or wrongfully convicted.