Returning Citizens
Brandon James Furlough has been out of prison for over ten years, but his sentence still shapes his life every day. Convicted of sex offenses committed as a teenager and required to register for life, Brandon talks openly about his arrest, the plea deal he took instead of risking 39 years, and the limits the registry puts on being a father to his 10-year-old son. He also talks about the support that got him through […]
Read More
Prison changed the course of Jay Rutherford’s life—but what he did after his release is what makes his story unforgettable. In this episode of Prison: The Hidden Sentence, host Julia Lazareck sits down with Jay Rutherford, a New Jersey advocate who knows the system from the inside out, having served time himself before dedicating his life to lifting others up. Jay opens up about his own journey through incarceration and the hard-won lessons that […]
Read More
Prison didn’t stop Mark Wilson from becoming a force for good—it’s where his journey into advocacy and restorative justice began. In Part 2, Mark shares how he used his time behind bars to create programs that empowered others to grow, take responsibility, and prepare for life after release. His work didn’t end when the gates opened—today, he’s a paralegal with the Oregon Justice Resource Center, helping people inside and out access justice and support. […]
Read MoreCopyright © 2026 · Prison The Hidden Sentence, Inc. · All rights reserved.
Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Prison the Hidden Sentence with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.