Welcome to "Free Futures," the podcast that supports individuals who are currently and formerly incarcerated. Our mission is to provide essential resources and opportunities to help those behind bars and after their sentence. Here, we share personal stories, updates, and social justice issues around mass incarceration to bring awareness . If you are interested, join us as we sit down with incarcerated individuals, loved ones, experts, advocates, and policymakers to share their stories and insights.
Free Futures
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to "Free Futures," the podcast that supports individuals who are currently and formerly incarcerated. Our mission is to provide essential resources and opportunities to help those behind bars and after their sentence. Here, we share personal stories, updates, and social justice issues around mass incarceration to bring awareness . If you are interested, join us as we sit down with incarcerated individuals, loved ones, experts, advocates, and policymakers to share their stories and insights.
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9/4/2024
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October 5, 2024
3 Inmates attack Officers: Update on Souza Baranowski Correctional Center
<p>Three inmates will face charges in connection with a violent attack on corrections officers at the <a href="https://www.boston25news.com/news/2-officers-stabbed-3-others-injured-after-inmate-assault-souza-baranowski-correctional-center/SUBLPEBR5BFVBOCMZOUMHOWYXM/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Souza Baranowski Correctional Center earlier this month</a>, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security announced Saturday.</p> <p>The assault, which happened around 6:20 p.m., sent five officers to the hospital, including one who was “repeatedly stabbed about 12 times,” according to authorities.</p> <p>The three inmates charged are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Jose R. Crespo, 39, is charged with mayhem, armed assault to murder and assault to murder.</li> <li>Heriberto Rivera-Negron, 36, is charged with mayhem, armed assault to murder and assault to murder.</li> <li>Jeffrey Tapia, 30, is charged with mayhem, armed assault to murder and assault to murder.</li> </ul> <p>The stunning footage shows an inmate swinging at the head of an unsuspecting officer. Moments later, another inmate joins in on the assault.</p> <p> </p> <p>The scuffle continues for about a minute until other officers arrive.</p> <p>According to officials, two corrections officers were stabbed multiple times by the incarcerated individuals and three additional corrections officers were injured responding to the assault.</p> <p>“Attacks against our officers will not be tolerated and the serious charges filed against the three individuals demonstrates that the Massachusetts Department of Correction will take action,” interim Department of Corrections Commissioner Shawn Jenkins said Saturday. “This type of violence is unacceptable and now those involved will be held accountable in the court of law. We have and will continue to make the safety and health of our Correctional Officers a priority and appreciate their dedication to the DOC and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our investigators worked tirelessly since the incident occurred to bring these charges forward.”</p> <p>A spokesperson for the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union thanked the Worcester District Attorney’s office for the investigation and asked for the Department of Correction to up security measures.</p> <p>“We demand the DOC take action to make the prisons more secure by clearing out the deadly weapons and drugs that are too prevalent in our system,” the union’s statement read. “Our focus remains on the safety of everyone in the prison system, to include our brothers and sisters of MCOFU.”</p> <p>Crespo’s arraignment is scheduled for October 11. Rivera-Negron’s arraignment is scheduled for October 10. Tapia will be arraigned on October 15.</p> <p><em>This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.</em></p> <p><em><strong>Download the </strong></em><a href="https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/have-new-device-get-our-free-boston-25-news-weather-apps/PDC6X7UKOFDBVPV5YJHG3CX36I/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em><strong>FREE Boston 25 News app</strong></em></a><em><strong> for breaking news alerts.</strong></em></p> <p>Follow Boston 25 News on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Boston25News/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/boston25" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. | <a href="https://www.boston25news.com/video/live-stream/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Watch Boston 25 News NOW</a></p> <p>©2024 Cox Media Group</p> <p> </p>
September 22, 2024
Personal Story: Claudayzia "Claudi" Brown
<p>In this episode, I am sharing my experience of having a loved one in prison. Join me, speaking about the "no contact" punishment that are put in place for the incarcerated population. </p>
September 18, 2024
Prison Story: Anthony "Agee" Robertson
<p>Tonight, we talk to Agee about the struggles of incarcerated living. Here, Agee talks about his own perspective on issues in prison such as financial struggles, poor medical care, and more. </p> <p>Join us to listen more about his personal story! </p>
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