Prison Policy Initiative Emphasizes Second Chances for Formerly Incarcerated People - Davis Vanguard

Freed from prison and burdened with cancer, but finding his voice in songs – Alabama Appleseed

James Jones was one of the first people in the state to be sentenced to life without parole under the Habitual Felony Offender Act. He is also a music lover, a story teller, and a beloved mentor to dozens of incarcerated people. Finally released after 43 years, now he just wants to live. And maybe record a little music. By Eddie Burkhalter, Appleseed Researcher James Jones walked into the nearly empty waiting room at his Birmingham oncologist’s …

Prison Policy Initiative Emphasizes Second Chances for Formerly Incarcerated People - Davis Vanguard

EASTHAMPTON, MA – The Prison Policy Initiative this month recognized April as ‘Second Chance Month’ for formerly incarcerated individuals.