Precinct Reporter Group News Town Hall Tackles Prison Reform
By Timothy Lewis
People of all backgrounds have captured the narrative of police brutality on video, but what is often overlooked is the mistreatment of incarcerated individuals in the criminal justice system.
The Riverside chapter of the NAACP held a prison reform town hall recently in partnership with Riverside Justice Table and other activist organizations. The public and recently incarcerated people were invited to speak openly about their experiences in prison and what they believe needs to be done within the criminal justice system regarding prison reform.
The speakers were men and women from all walks of life. Their collective stories illustrated a picture of a complex and exploitative system that has affected countless numbers of incarcerated and detained individuals.