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 sentencing reform, reentry, and education behind prison walls. He’s worked in reentry program leadership, serves on multiple national and state boards, and is currently a research fellow with Yale and Columbia Universities.

On episode two of Voices of the System, David joins us to share his story, his work, and what real rehabilitation and second chances can look like.

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 witnessed firsthand, as well as human stories of resilience and hope. She reminds us that every person deserves dignity, compassion, and care.

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.