Global Freedom lives and lessons from incarceration nations network's formerly incarcerated leaders from around the World Incarceration Nations Network ; edited by Baz Dreisinger

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dreisinger, Baz, editor.

Series:

Incarceration Nations Network (Lived Places Publishing)

Incarceration Nations Network

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminology.

Criminal law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing 2026

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What if the people most impacted by prisons hold the clearest vision for justice reform? Global Freedom: Lives and Lessons from Formerly Incarcerated Leaders from Around the World brings together the powerful voices of 30 alumni from Incarceration Nations Network's Global Freedom Fellowship program, presented in their own words. Spanning Africa, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, these firsthand narratives reveal the depth of human potential too often dismissed or silenced within prison systems worldwide. Through personal testimony and bold ideas for change, contributors examine the global crisis of mass incarceration and outline practical, community-driven pathways toward safer, more inclusive societies. Their stories challenge stereotypes, illuminate systemic failures, and demonstrate how lived experience can drive innovative reform at both local and international levels. At once urgent and hopeful, Global Freedom reframes justice not as punishment, but as opportunity, dignity, and transformation. It is ideal for students, scholars, policymakers, advocates, and organizations engaged in criminal justice reform, human rights, restorative justice, and global social change

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Abstract

Content warning

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction Global freedom: How a transnational movement was born by Dr. Baz Dreisinger

1 Meet the Fellows

Gustavo Álvarez (Mexico)

Joel Castón (United States of America)

Wesley Bauwens (Belgium)

Katrian Clarke (Jamaica)

Richard Cruz (United States of America)

Waldemar Cubilla (Argentina)

Jarrell Daniels (United States of America)

Kofi Danso (South Africa)

Thulani Ndlovu (South Africa)

Jan Drtina (Czech Republic)

Adryann Glenn (US Virgin Islands and United States of America)

Beatrice Hangwende (Zambia)

Dairon Herrera (Colombia)

Rocío Jara (Argentina)

Morris Kaberia (Kenya)

Nicholas Khan (Trinidad and Tobago)

Lerato Kossie (South Africa)

Boxten Kudziwe (Malawi)

Joe Kwon (Australia)

James Leonard (Ireland)

Danny Murillo (United States of America and Mexico)

Awande Mshotana (South Africa)

Eduardo Navarrete (El Salvador)

Canaan Nkamuhabwa (Uganda)

Gideon Owoo (Ghana)

John Pineda (United States of America)

Jhody Polk (United States of America)

Franco Ruz (Chile)

Rodrigo Sabiah (Brazil)

Valentine Sanni (Nigeria)

Jazz Singh (United Kingdom)

Tricia Walsh (New Zealand/Aotearoa)

Dan Whyte (United Kingdom)

Dandara Zainabo (Brazil)

2 A conversation about prison and leadership with Mthetheleli Ngxeke, Global Freedom Fellowship coordinator

3 How people end up in prison

4 The experience of prison

5 Turning points

Tricia Walsh (New Zealand)

Danny Murillo (United States of America)

6 After release

7 Successes: What Fellows are doing

Waldermar Cubilla (Argentina)

Adryan Glenn (US Virgin Islands and United States of America)

8 Forward thinking for improvement

9 How the book was put together

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on Publisher's website, viewed April 02, 2026

Other Format:

Print version Global Freedom : lives and lessons from incarceration nations network's formerly incarcerated leaders from around the World.

ISBN:

9781918527100

9781918527094

OCLC:

1579545077

Publisher Number:

10.62859/9781918527100 DOI