Synopsis

The practice of forced labor within prisons is a contentious issue, prompting debate over whether it constitutes a punitive and potentially abusive measure, or if it can be framed as a means for incarcerated individuals to gain valuable skills and invest in their future. Jorge Renaud, director of Latino Justice, and Demico Boothe, author of “Why Are There So Many Black Men In Prison?”, share firsthand accounts of being compelled to work within the prison system. Tiheba Bain, founder of Women Ag