The article discusses the transformative impact of the Inmate Council Program (ICP) led by Beyond Us and Them, which received the 2020 Innovations in Corrections Award. Spearheaded by Jared Seide and Samuel Escobar Jr., the program is implemented in over 20 California prisons.
It focuses on using council practices to help inmates reflect on their behaviors and develop healthier, pro-social skills for reintegration into society after their release. The approach fosters empathy, reduces recidivism, and promotes communal and individual healing, emphasizing deep listening and shared humanity.
The article features feedback from various stakeholders involved with the Inmate Council Program (ICP). Jared Seide highlights the program’s effectiveness in reducing recidivism and enhancing inmate rehabilitation through council practices. Former inmates like Samuel Escobar Jr. note significant personal growth and improved family relationships as a result of the program. Correctional staff observed a safer environment and better inmate behavior. The feedback underscores the program’s success in fostering empathy, reducing aggression, and promoting rehabilitation within the prison system.
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