Voices of the System

This heartbreaking yet inspiring journey of a woman caught in a broken system then fighting her way out will change how you see justice forever. When 22-year-old Tynice Hall was swept into federal prison over circumstances beyond her control, few believed redemption was possible. Her story reveals the harsh reality of overly broad charges, the dangers of federal systemic flaws, and how  relentless...

At just 22 years old, Tynice Hall was swept into federal prison under laws that turned minimal involvement into a devastating sentence. In this powerful episode of Voices of the System , Tynice shares how she fought back by studying the law, pursuing appeal after appeal, and ultimately securing a presidential commutation.  Her story exposes the human cost of harsh sentencing laws and the urgent ne...

In this powerful episode, Tyreem Rivers, who has spent 30 years behind bars for a second-degree felony murder conviction, shares his journey from a troubled youth to a hopeful future defined by helping others. At just 18, Tyreem was convicted of second-degree felony murder following a purse snatching that resulted in an elderly woman’s death. What’s staggering is that the fatal outcome was linked...

At 18 years old, Tyreem Rivers made a decision that changed his life forever. He regretfully tells the story of his decision to steal a woman’s purse and his life circumstances that lead to this choice. When the woman died two days later of complications from an injury that she unintentionally sustained during the robbery, Tyreem’s life changed forever.  While he agrees that his actions should hav...

In this episode of Voices of the System , host Laurie Jubelirer sits down with Jane Golden, founder and executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, to explore how art is changing lives both inside and outside of prison walls. Jane shares the story behind Mural Arts Philadelphia, from its roots in the city’s Anti-Graffiti Network to becoming the largest public art program of its kind in the coun...

Get a glimpse into Voices of the System’s next episode, featuring Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, Jane Golden! What happens when creativity meets incarceration? In this preview, Jane Golden shares how the talent of incarcerated individuals is often overlooked. Jane discusses how art becomes a powerful force for connection, purpose, and change behind prison walls. Through...

Episode 5 of Voices of the System features Dennis Cangiarella, whose journey through the criminal justice system reveals both its complexities and its human impact. After being sentenced to 15–30 years following a traumatic period in his life, Dennis made a pivotal decision behind prison walls: he would not let his circumstances define him. Instead, he spent years in the law library teaching himse...

Episode 5 of Voices of the System features Dennis Cangiarella, whose journey from nearly two decades of incarceration to becoming a self-taught legal advocate is nothing short of powerful. While in prison, Dennis immersed himself in the law and now uses his extensive knowledge to support attorneys and help currently incarcerated individuals better understand their cases and fight for their rights....

In this episode of Voices of the System, we sit down with Kristin Kline, founder of Convicted Comeback, an organization dedicated to empowering incarcerated women through fitness, mindset, and personal growth. What began as a simple idea has grown into a powerful movement helping women rediscover their strength, both physically and mentally. Kristin shares the inspiration behind Convicted Comeback...

In this trailer for Voices of the System episode 4, Kristin Kline discusses the journey that lead her to found Convicted Comeback, an organization transforming the lives of incarcerated women through fitness and empowerment. Tune in as she shares how her own experience in prison transformed her life and made her want to use movement as a tool for healing and confidence as well as help incarcerated...

In Episode 3 Part 2 of Voices of the System, we continue our conversation with the Yates family. Additionally, we speak with Claire Liepert of Healing Justice, a one-of-a-kind organization that connects victims and survivors with wrongful convicts.  The Yates family delves into the conversations they had with the individuals convicted of killing Marcus Yates. They come to learn that in 1988, the t...

In Episode 3 Part 1 of Voices of the System, we sit down with the Yates family — Bryan and Rochelle Whittington, Malcolm Yates, Anthony (Tony) Yates, and Tanisha Yates — for a deeply moving conversation about unimaginable loss, radical forgiveness, and a lifelong commitment to helping others. In 1988, the family’s life was forever changed when two young boys were shot at a neighborhood candy store...

In this trailer for episode 3 part 1 of Voices of the System, Rochelle Whittington recounts the moment her world shattered: learning that two of her young sons had been shot at a neighborhood candy store. What followed could have been a lifetime defined solely by grief and anger. Instead, the Yates family chose a different path. Driven by faith and a belief in forgiveness, they did the unthinkable...

David Garlock is a formerly incarcerated advocate and reentry expert who has turned his lived experience into powerful work for criminal justice reform. He was incarcerated after taking the life of his abuser and served more than 13 years in an Alabama prison before being released on parole. Since coming home, David earned his bachelor’s degree and has been deeply involved in advocacy around sente...

Behind prison walls, medical care is often neglected, delayed, or denied entirely. In this episode of Voices of the System, former SCI Graterford nurse and current Pennsylvania Prison Society volunteer Peggy Beauchesne shares what incarcerated individuals endure when it comes to healthcare, and the human cost of a deeply unjust system. Peggy shares the traumatic experiences of inmates, which she w...

Take a peek inside the Voices of the System podcast very first episode — Inside the System: Medical Care, Human Stories, and Prison Reality with nurse and PA Prison Society volunteer Peggy Beauchesne.