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Matt in NY
Role: Formerly Incarcerated
💬 The Good: What’s one positive thing you’ve seen or experienced in prison?
💬 The Bad: What’s one negative thing you’ve seen or experienced in prison?
The continued excessive abuse, and no way to actually address the things that are occurring inside – like the grievance system is completely ineffective!
💬 The Change: If you could change one thing about prison, what would it be?
Our friend Matt, who shared his answers above, recorded this video on February 25, 2025, during the NY DOCCS strike (now concluded). Matt speaks candidly about the injustices he witnessed and experienced while inside — and the deep need for accountability and change.
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