When Michael Owens was an angry and traumatized young man, he committed a horrible crime and was sentenced to Life Without Parole (LWOP). For a long time, while in prison, he continued to engage in self-destructive behavior. But even while he has no guarantee he will ever see the outside of a prison again, Michael has been able to turn his life around. He has gotten education while behind bars. He has become a mentor to younger incarcerated people but also youths on the outside in danger of making the same mistakes he has. Listen to a remarkable story about transformation and rehabilitation by a man condemned to die in prison.

Everyday Injustice

Davis Vanguard

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 233: What Rehab Means For Someone Serving LWOP

APR 8, 202428 MIN
Everyday Injustice

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 233: What Rehab Means For Someone Serving LWOP

APR 8, 202428 MIN

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When Michael Owens was an angry and traumatized young man, he committed a horrible crime and was sentenced to Life Without Parole (LWOP). For a long time, while in prison, he continued to engage in self-destructive behavior. But even while he has no guarantee he will ever see the outside of a prison again, Michael has been able to turn his life around. He has gotten education while behind bars. He has become a mentor to younger incarcerated people but also youths on the outside in danger of making the same mistakes he has. Listen to a remarkable story about transformation and rehabilitation by a man condemned to die in prison.