Tricks of the Trade

Ear Hustle by Ear Hustle

May 28, 202643:27Society & Culture

At North Kern State Prison, incarcerated people are being trained to do what staff cannot: provide peer support, whether it’s with addiction, cellie drama, or just adjusting to prison life. Nigel and Earlonne pay a coupl...

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