Volunteers & Facilitators

Examining privilege

(Editor’s note: This op-ed piece was written and submitted by Truth Be Told volunteer Melissa Klein. She facilitates the PEACE program for women at the

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Behind Bars
Office Manager

A closer look inside

I recently came across an essay on Quora.com. It was written by Tommy Winfrey, an inmate in San Quentin State Prison. His words were in response to the

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Behind Bars
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An Amazing Opportunity

Lauren J., a participant in the TCCC Del Valle Program shares her connection with Truth Be Told. I had the amazing opportunity, and hopefully only

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Amber Bode, board chair, shares her story and invites you to support the work

When I found out TBT offered meaningful programs in prison that used artistic creativity to actually work through what brought them there in the first place, I couldn’t believe it at first. Then I wanted to be on the board of directors. I wanted to help change the women’s lives, not only for the participants but for myself as well. I needed to see people find redemption.

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Behind Bars
Office Manager

Making art at Gatesville: Peg Runnels teaches Exploring Creativity

When it was time, Peggy had the women form a circle, introduced me, and without saying a word I began to dance in the circle, a dance of fear and nervousness. I looked each woman in the eye. Their eyes showed confusion as they glanced at each other. What is she doing, they seemed to say. Then as my vulnerability dance began to change into acceptance, I saw their faces soften and grow warm. We had connection.

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Beyond the Fence

Today’s guest post is from Truth Be Told volunteer and supporter, Wendi Romero: Last year, I had the profound privilege of attending a Truth Be

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Outside Looking In

This week’s post is by an anonymous TBT supporter and fan: My experience with the Truth Be Told program has been as an outsider looking

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