What happens after you are sent to prison?
Stories of struggle, of resilience and of healing from Western Australians whose lives have been touched by the justice system.
Brought to you by Social Reinvestment WA, a coalition of organisations working to build a better justice system for everyone.
Desi grew up with older cousins who were involved in crime, in a neighbourhood where gangs were cool. He was taken away at a young age from his parents who struggled with alcoholism, and like many Aboriginal families, separated from his sisters.
Desi got into petty crime at a young age, and was...
Published 06/14/20
Young, poor and in the cycle of drugs and crime; how do you get out?
As a kid Connor's home life was turbulent, his parents were drug dealers and the police were constantly raiding his home.
Getting involved with the justice system young, Connor has spent his life battling the system, and the...
Published 06/14/20
Stuck on the outskirts of town, with a history of institutionalised racism, incarceration, and inter-generational trauma. Verna has 8 brothers and sisters, she's one of four of them who are out of jail.
Now, at age 27, Verna is bringing up her nieces and nephews and fighting to catch a break...
Published 06/14/20