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Remembering Madonna Watson

Remembering Madonna Watson

Jul 22, 2025 |

Madonna Watson was a cherished friend and a resilient woman whose life was tragically cut short while incarcerated at the California Institution for women (CIW) in Chino, California. At CIW, Madonna faced systemic challenges that many incarcerated women endure,...

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Recognizing the Cycle

Recognizing the Cycle

Mar 28, 2025 |

Jeffery A. Garrett T-15166 / DI 7-205-IL P.O. Box 409089 Ione, CA 95640 March 18, 2025 I suffered from countless adverse childhood experiences as a youth. I lived in a dysfunctional household which put me in constant fear, pain and shame due to domestic violence. My...

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