Her Charges Don’t Define Her

Illustration for the story: Her Charges Don't Define Her

My daughter is a nonviolent offender at McRae Women’s Facility. Her parole date is 2031. She tells me there are no programs, staff shortages, and mail delays. I’m sharing her story to ask for compassion and second chances.

Not Their Mistakes

Illustration for the story: Not Their Mistakes

A mother describes her daughter’s transfer from Whitworth to McRae Women’s Facility, where she says women are denied rehabilitation programs and mental health support while men receive work details. She shares who her daughter was before incarceration and why she fights for her release.