Juanita shares the story of her friend, Sincere, who was sentenced to 45 years  for an incident that happened when he was 18.  Then known as Darnell, he signed an Alford plea deal for first degree murder, arson, and use of a firearm. Sincere has grown up behind bars. Juanita continues to advocate for him.  Juanita is parts of a group called The Sistas in Prison Reform  https://sistasinprisonreform.com You can connect with Juanita on Twitter at @Sinita11_ <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/amplifiedvoices">Support the show</a> (https://www.patreon.com/amplifiedvoices)

Barbara Fair - Stop Solitary CT - Season 2 Episode 5

Amplified Voices is a podcast that lifts the voices of people and families impacted by the criminal legal system. Hosts Jason and Amber speak with real people in real communities to help them step into the power of their lived experience. Together, they explore shared humanity and real solutions for positive change.&nbsp;