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My Name is Katherine

December 3, 2012

My name is Katherine now, but before that I was Boyett #877299. Before that I was Kathy and before that I can’t remember. I’ll be

Lee Thorsness, board vice chair, shares what makes Truth Be Told so special

October 31, 2012

In 2006, 48.8 percent of citizens re-entering society after prison were re-incarcerated. In 2007, the re-incarceration rate of Truth Be Told graduates was 24.3% — half that of the general population.

So Truth Be Told is moving this in the right direction; however, we need to continue to improve this rate.

Cara's Story, Part 2

October 3, 2012

Today’s guest post is by Cara, a Truth Be Told graduate, and is part 2 of 2. You can read Part 1 here. It has

The Last Stop: Cara's Story, Part 1

September 26, 2012

Today’s guest post is by Cara, a Truth Be Told graduate, and is part 1 of 2; you can read Part 2 here. That anxious

SUE AND LOU AND THEIR SUPPORT OF TRUTH BE TOLD

September 20, 2012

A Piece of History, Nathalie Sorrell, founder of Truth Be Told Before Truth Be Told existed, I was a minister to women at Sanctuary Church,

Getting real, risking vulnerability, connecting: a story from Behind Bars

September 15, 2012

“I’m excited to go home and rekindle my relationship with my children and grandkids. I want to read a book to my grandkids that was never read to me, “The 3 Little Bears.” I’m nervous that my family will not accept me for the changed woman that I am.”

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

August 20, 2012

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.