Willette Benford is Board Chair of the Fully Free campaign of Heartland Alliance.
In this episode she tells the story of how she was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison, developed a transformational relationship with God, worked while in prison to improve her life and the lives of others around her, was released early after serving two decades in prison due to a change in the law, and after release faced – and overcame – illegal denial of housing due to her past record.
She is now a passionate advocate for removing legal and social barriers to successful reentry to community life after people are released from prison.
On the eve of Christmas, David Risley challenges both the philosophical and moral underpinnings of our prevailing approach to criminal justice and punishment.
This episode provides a big picture overview of why our criminal justice system needs improvement, especially regarding our overuse of prisons, by exploring the...
Lenore Anderson discusses the connection between victims' rights and public safety, and how increasing services for victims can reduce crime.
