Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people 'Why did you do it?'
People are fascinated by the reasons people commit crime. But is “why” the right thing to ask a formerly incarcerated person?
People are fascinated by the reasons people commit crime
People are fascinated by the reasons people commit crime. But is "why" the right thing to ask a formerly incarcerated person?
This week, Elena and Harv speak with:
- Kadeem Reid who shares his story with incarceration, the impacts of the prison system, and what he wishes people would think about before asking this question
- and advocate Sara Tessier who explains why this question requires understanding of broader contexts and social systems, and how society can better help formerly incarcerated people move forward.