Putting An End To Mass Incarcerations And Life/LWOP Sentencings

Monday, September 30th, 2019 at 5:00 pm  Call In Number (657) 383-1630

Good afternoon everyone. I am Leonna Abraham Brandao, Prisoner Advocate and Host for Blog Talk Radio Shedding Light. As many of you know, we have been having ongoing open discussions about First-Time Offenders serving Life/LWOP sentences for an offense, committed prior to their 25th birthday and many who have thus far served 20, 25 or more years of that very harsh sentence.

The Media plays a major role in the reporting of crime and when speaking of prisoners, they voice their stereotypical views that all prisoners are hard-core criminals,when in fact, every case and situation varies. 

Today, we will talk more on the issue of Mass Incarcerations, the pain that BOTH, families of victims and families of the fallen offender/s, must endure when a tragedy occurs. Also, to bring to awareness, that a tragedy is like lightening. It can strike anyone, anywhere and at anytime. No one knows the fate of their children or any other member/s of a family, as is the case with many loved ones of the incarcerated who have fallen.

Today, we have on with us  Christine Banks, a Special Guest, who has been advocating for the incarcerated and who is going to be joining me in the discussion of Life/LWOP Sentencing.