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Prisoners in Alabama create their own health radio show

Inmates at an Alabama correctional center are developing, crowdfunding, and taking other necessary steps to launch their own radio about health issues in the prison system. The program at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility in Jefferson County is facilitated by Connie Kohler, professor emeritus at the University of Alabama (UAB) at Birmingham. She was approached

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Concertina Wire Radio

As an incarcerated prisoner, it can be hard to have your voice heard. Many prisoners have stories to share that can help others who may be incarcerated or in abusive relationships or even at-risk-youth. When hearing these stories, we are often struck by the amount of courage these folks have to preserve through such harsh and adverse situations. 

Comes along an outlet for these voices to be heard. It is called the Concertina Wire – a radio station who’s mission is to highlight the written work of incarcerated prisoners, especially women and minorities And the main focus of the Concertina Wire is to raise awareness about the impact that educational programs have in correctional facilities – especially in helping to reduce recidivism. 

 

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