Facilitating Group Discussion in Prison: Decolonizing, Destigmatizing and Egalitarian Approaches

Tam Le is thankful for the Walls to Bridges program and Stony Mountain for his education. He hopes to get a bachelor’s degree in a helping field and find belonging in community. Tam’s journey has helped him to realize the importance of sharing and accepting compassion and wisdom. Tam vows to be part of the solution and a positive role model to others who wish to listen.

Nathanael Plourde is a committed learner on a journey of transformation. He is thankful to be alive, sorrowful for acts committed, and grateful for the liberty he feels although still in prison. Nate moves forward supported by his family and community, and by sharing his story and the love that he has received with those around him.

Jodi Dueck-Read is a seeker of justice and in her journey appreciates meeting people with different life experiences. Recently, she facilitated a class over the phone with the Walls to Bridges program at Stony Mountain. In this class, she learned with and from co-authors, as well as fantastic group facilitators, Tam and Nate.