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Karen Gedney

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Karen Gedney MD, author of ’30 Years Behind Bars,’ Trials of a Prison Doctor is an internal medicine specialist who spent almost thirty years as a prison physician. She was designated as one of the best in by the American Correctional Association and won a ‘Heroes for Humanity Award’ for her work in HIV in the correctional system. When she left the prison she became an advocate for Holistic Prison Reform and sits on boards and organizations that advocate for the inmate population. She also consults for lawyers and the public defender’s office regarding constitutional medical care for the inmate population. Her other interest is in increasing the health span of the aging population and became board certified in Anti-aging and Regenerative medicine when she retired from the prison. She is a speaker on aging gracefully and enjoys speaking at organizations as well as at wellness retreats on rewiring and refiring to stay vital and relevant. She also became certified in hypnotherapy to expand her ability to help people with their problems.

Karen Gedney, MD on Anti-aging with Regenerative Medicine

Author of the Book "30 Years Behind Bars" I spent 30 year behind bars as a female prison Doctor in an all male prison! Available on Amazon.Author of the Book "30 Years Behind Bars" I spent 30 year behind bars as a prison Doctor! My goal is to help shift the prison paradigm to one of healing and re-intergration vs. harming &amp; recidivism.Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through A4M

Author of the Book "30 Years Behind Bars" I spent 30 year behind bars as a female prison Doctor in an all male prison! Available on Amazon. Author of the Book "30 Years Behind Bars" I spent 30 year behind bars as a prison Doctor! My goal is to help shift the prison paradigm to one of healing and re-intergration vs. harming &amp; recidivism. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through A4M

Cynthia with Author of the Book "30 Years Behind Bars" Dr. Karen Gedney

Dr. Barry Weinhold &amp; Patricia Raskin discuss suffering through a traumatic event and coming out on the other side with Dr. Karen Gedney. The first female doctor ever to serve inside a male prison. Dr. Gedney is the author of the book “30 Years Behind Bars: Trails of a prison doctor.” This episode was brought to you by the Colorado Institute for Conflict Resolution and Creative Leadership. Find out more about this organization and its resources at https://cicrcl.org. Dr. Weinhold is Professor Emeritus at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where he founded and directed the M.A. Program in Counseling and Human Development. He is a licensed psychologist and the author or co-author of 75 books in psychology. His latest book, GET REAL: The Hazards of Living Out of Your False Self is available now on Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, and more! For more info on Dr. Weinhold, visit https://weinholds.org. Patricia Raskin is the host of The Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show, which can be found on VoiceAmerica.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. She is a nationally recognized multimedia radio talk show and podcast host as well as an award winning producer, speaker, trainer, and author. For over three decades, Patricia has been a pioneer and trailblazer for positive media messaging and has given voice through the airwaves to help people turn obstacles into opportunities, and challenges into solutions. Her programs have been featured on PBS, NPR, &amp; Cumulus broadcast affiliates. Find more about Patricia at https://patriciaraskin.com/ Website: https://theendtosuffering.libsyn.com/ Facebook: 

Dr. Barry Weinhold &amp; Patricia Raskin discuss suffering through a traumatic event and coming out on the other side with Dr. Karen Gedney. The first female doctor ever to serve inside a male prison. Dr. Gedney is the author of the book “30 Years Behind Bars: Trails of a prison doctor.” This episode was brought to you by the Colorado Institute for Conflict Resolution and Creative Leadership. Find out more about this organization and its resources at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXdnYmh0NjVKSTd5enAySy1OZUhNUWtMeEM5d3xBQ3Jtc0ttejZPVEplemtCMnNxaFUyd3RNTGMxUUlsMVpiaC1WM2U0UHBxWWU3VkwzbUNVRHhidHpyOXVoR2I5NS1ZYUZNQTM3MERsWVdiaXg4S1U5UVFHOFBoNUhzbS0tTXp6LTYtcjFFZ3JlLXV6TDdSbTZpOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcicrcl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://cicrcl.org</a>. Dr. Weinhold is Professor Emeritus at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where he founded and directed the M.A. Program in Counseling and Human Development. He is a licensed psychologist and the author or co-author of 75 books in psychology. His latest book, GET REAL: The Hazards of Living Out of Your False Self is available now on Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, and more! For more info on Dr. Weinhold, visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEM2Q1VGMkIxMmlLV2p5cXZRMTZvMnllRDFmd3xBQ3Jtc0tsWmo5d0FYS2k2ZHM2emE0OUhPLVpZeE0xMjBQX1BhQVlTUGxlTDhGT1N4UlRWVXQzVVpZX0dMcEhLcFBQM2lnSHU0R05jM29jT3JkZHRnWVBDbURLRko5aVZBU003SXhzVFFWQUQ5S2gxeDgxb1NOcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fweinholds.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://weinholds.org</a>. Patricia Raskin is the host of The Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show, which can be found on <a href="http://VoiceAmerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VoiceAmerica.com</a>, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. She is a nationally recognized multimedia radio talk show and podcast host as well as an award winning producer, speaker, trainer, and author. For over three decades, Patricia has been a pioneer and trailblazer for positive media messaging and has given voice through the airwaves to help people turn obstacles into opportunities, and challenges into solutions. Her programs have been featured on PBS, NPR, &amp; Cumulus broadcast affiliates. Find more about Patricia at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazY5SlY4RFFudEhMZjRWV1htWTJKVWlSQTdUUXxBQ3Jtc0tscnNqU0dCQ1E5VTRMdlp1aGJDcjhoQXN6RzJ0WVNkN1hBY2dCbVBCY0NOZ1dLRDBRMHlFR2hHejRFSVlrb0hmXzUwekVqRV9Uamg0Y1kyWnBvdlZ0cVNWVHdVQVo1Um8xRDlRRF9tYW9xZzduMlZBaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fpatriciaraskin.com%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://patriciaraskin.com/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1WTTJHMlRIdW5IOFhQVzAxaTU1VWtad1VkZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQWdSTVNYdENWQzdCZXp1SmE0bXJxblJaMV8zWlhENWtSSTd0LXlXMEFqM2dibW8zVzFmSmxPdGZJZ3o0QmhPdUxDQ3lzNUxqRWY0UmcxNkNvMENOdUlrcE5HU0RDVHBFWkhyamRZNzVzWmRrVmxFbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheendtosuffering.libsyn.com%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://theendtosuffering.libsyn.com/</a> Facebook:

Dr. Karen Gedney, Part Four | Episode 32

Dr. Karen Gedney, Part Three

Dr. Barry Weinhold &amp; Patricia Raskin discuss suffering through a traumatic event and coming out on the other side with Dr. Karen Gedney. The first female doctor ever to serve inside a male prison. Dr. Gedney is the author of the book “30 Years Behind Bars: Trails of a prison doctor.” This episode was brought to you by the Colorado Institute for Conflict Resolution and Creative Leadership. Find out more about this organization and its resources at https://cicrcl.org. Dr. Weinhold is Professor Emeritus at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where he founded and directed the M.A. Program in Counseling and Human Development. He is a licensed psychologist and the author or co-author of 75 books in psychology. His latest book, GET REAL: The Hazards of Living Out of Your False Self is available now on Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, and more! For more info on Dr. Weinhold, visit https://weinholds.org. Patricia Raskin is the host of The Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show, which can be found on VoiceAmerica.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. She is a nationally recognized multimedia radio talk show and podcast host as well as an award winning producer, speaker, trainer, and author. For over three decades, Patricia has been a pioneer and trailblazer for positive media messaging and has given voice through the airwaves to help people turn obstacles into opportunities, and challenges into solutions. Her programs have been featured on PBS, NPR, &amp; Cumulus broadcast affiliates. Find more about Patricia at https://patriciaraskin.com/   Website: https://theendtosuffering.libsyn.com/ Facebook:&lt;

Dr. Barry Weinhold &amp; Patricia Raskin discuss suffering through a traumatic event and coming out on the other side with Dr. Karen Gedney. The first female doctor ever to serve inside a male prison. Dr. Gedney is the author of the book “30 Years Behind Bars: Trails of a prison doctor.” This episode was brought to you by the Colorado Institute for Conflict Resolution and Creative Leadership. Find out more about this organization and its resources at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXdnYmh0NjVKSTd5enAySy1OZUhNUWtMeEM5d3xBQ3Jtc0ttejZPVEplemtCMnNxaFUyd3RNTGMxUUlsMVpiaC1WM2U0UHBxWWU3VkwzbUNVRHhidHpyOXVoR2I5NS1ZYUZNQTM3MERsWVdiaXg4S1U5UVFHOFBoNUhzbS0tTXp6LTYtcjFFZ3JlLXV6TDdSbTZpOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcicrcl.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://cicrcl.org</a>. Dr. Weinhold is Professor Emeritus at The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where he founded and directed the M.A. Program in Counseling and Human Development. He is a licensed psychologist and the author or co-author of 75 books in psychology. His latest book, GET REAL: The Hazards of Living Out of Your False Self is available now on Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, and more! For more info on Dr. Weinhold, visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEM2Q1VGMkIxMmlLV2p5cXZRMTZvMnllRDFmd3xBQ3Jtc0tsWmo5d0FYS2k2ZHM2emE0OUhPLVpZeE0xMjBQX1BhQVlTUGxlTDhGT1N4UlRWVXQzVVpZX0dMcEhLcFBQM2lnSHU0R05jM29jT3JkZHRnWVBDbURLRko5aVZBU003SXhzVFFWQUQ5S2gxeDgxb1NOcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fweinholds.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://weinholds.org</a>. Patricia Raskin is the host of The Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show, which can be found on <a href="http://VoiceAmerica.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VoiceAmerica.com</a>, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. She is a nationally recognized multimedia radio talk show and podcast host as well as an award winning producer, speaker, trainer, and author. For over three decades, Patricia has been a pioneer and trailblazer for positive media messaging and has given voice through the airwaves to help people turn obstacles into opportunities, and challenges into solutions. Her programs have been featured on PBS, NPR, &amp; Cumulus broadcast affiliates. Find more about Patricia at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazY5SlY4RFFudEhMZjRWV1htWTJKVWlSQTdUUXxBQ3Jtc0tscnNqU0dCQ1E5VTRMdlp1aGJDcjhoQXN6RzJ0WVNkN1hBY2dCbVBCY0NOZ1dLRDBRMHlFR2hHejRFSVlrb0hmXzUwekVqRV9Uamg0Y1kyWnBvdlZ0cVNWVHdVQVo1Um8xRDlRRF9tYW9xZzduMlZBaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fpatriciaraskin.com%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://patriciaraskin.com/</a> Website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG1WTTJHMlRIdW5IOFhQVzAxaTU1VWtad1VkZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQWdSTVNYdENWQzdCZXp1SmE0bXJxblJaMV8zWlhENWtSSTd0LXlXMEFqM2dibW8zVzFmSmxPdGZJZ3o0QmhPdUxDQ3lzNUxqRWY0UmcxNkNvMENOdUlrcE5HU0RDVHBFWkhyamRZNzVzWmRrVmxFbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheendtosuffering.libsyn.com%2F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://theendtosuffering.libsyn.com/</a> Facebook:&lt;

Dr. Karen Gedney, Part One | Episode 29

Karen has been working with prisoners since the early 2000s, and has seen firsthand how difficult it is for those that are released from prison to re-integrate into society. She shares her insight on how difficult it is for those that come out of the system to find employment, housing, and even basic resources to sustain themselves. She also talks about the need for better job training, and how that can help those that are released from prison to find success in their new lives.  Karen shares how she has been able to help individuals with her work in the field and how she has seen a real difference in the lives of those she works with. She also talks about her plans to create a nationwide initiative to better equip those coming out of prison with the resources they need to be successful.  Join us this week on The Malliard Report as we talk with Dr. Karen Gedney about her work in prisoner rehabilitation, reform, and the initiative she is spearheading to help those that are coming out of the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen has been working with prisoners since the early 2000s, and has seen firsthand how difficult it is for those that are released from prison to re-integrate into society. She shares her insight on how difficult it is for those that come out of the system to find employment, housing, and even basic resources to sustain themselves. She also talks about the need for better job training, and how that can help those that are released from prison to find success in their new lives. Karen shares how she has been able to help individuals with her work in the field and how she has seen a real difference in the lives of those she works with. She also talks about her plans to create a nationwide initiative to better equip those coming out of prison with the resources they need to be successful. Join us this week on The Malliard Report as we talk with Dr. Karen Gedney about her work in prisoner rehabilitation, reform, and the initiative she is spearheading to help those that are coming out of the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Helping Those Coming Out of Prison: An Interview with Dr. Karen Gedney

In 1987, Karen Gedney, MD, was the first woman doctor in Nevada, placed in a male medium security prison. Today she joins us to discuss her memoir, 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor The topics in 30 Years Behind Bars are as diverse as:surviving as a woman in a male-dominated hierarchy overcoming personal traumathe issues of racism, mental illness, HIV, executions, and cancerHer true stories, the adversities she survives, and why she turns it into a calling that lasts 30 years will forever change the way you see prisons. Karen was designated as one of the best in the business by the American Correctional Association and won a 'Heroes for Humanity Award' for her work in HIV in the correctional system. Today she advocates for prison reform and inspires individuals and groups to become involved in reforming the prison system.Dr Gedney's site

In 1987, Karen Gedney, MD, was the first woman doctor in Nevada, placed in a male medium security prison. Today she joins us to discuss her memoir, 30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor The topics in 30 Years Behind Bars are as diverse as: surviving as a woman in a male-dominated hierarchy overcoming personal traumathe issues of racism, mental illness, HIV, executions, and cancer Her true stories, the adversities she survives, and why she turns it into a calling that lasts 30 years will forever change the way you see prisons. Karen was designated as one of the best in the business by the American Correctional Association and won a 'Heroes for Humanity Award' for her work in HIV in the correctional system. Today she advocates for prison reform and inspires individuals and groups to become involved in reforming the prison system. Dr Gedney's site

Karen Gedney- '30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor'

DR. Karen Gedney, the author of 30 Years behind Bars, the Trials of a Prison Doctor, was the first female physician to work in the Nevada state prison system.  Dr, G discusses her experiences behind bars, including a situation where she was taken hostage, and how she was about to overcome that experience and continue to work in the prison system. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor available on Amazon - https://amzn.to/36LBiMsHELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3eihwfL·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603 and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at http://10stepstodefineyourself.com·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit http://www.defineyourselfstore.com.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuestHey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell.  I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June.  Guests should identify as both successful and disabled.  So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you.  Send me an email at Chris@thechrismitchell.com.  That is Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself)

DR. Karen Gedney, the author of 30 Years behind Bars, the Trials of a Prison Doctor, was the first female physician to work in the Nevada state prison system.  Dr, G discusses her experiences behind bars, including a situation where she was taken hostage, and how she was about to overcome that experience and continue to work in the prison system. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE·        30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor available on Amazon - <a href="https://amzn.to/36LBiMs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/36LBiMs</a> HELP SUPPORT THIS PODCAST·        Shop Amazon through our affiliate link - <a href="https://amzn.to/3eihwfL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3eihwfL</a>·        If you are looking for a great place to host your podcast, look no further.  Check out Buzzsprout.  I have used it to host the #DefineYourself Podcast since day one.  I have found it both easy to use and a thorough resource of information and how to videos to help become a better podcaster.  Use this link, <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1184603</a> and after paying your second invoice, you can receive a $20 Amazon Gift card!OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS·        If you are ready to start overcoming your COALS and start achieving your GOALS get my FREE eBook, The 10 Steps to #DefineYourself at <a href="http://10stepstodefineyourself.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://10stepstodefineyourself.com</a>·        Join the conversation with your fellow #DefineYourselfers in the #DefineYourself Community on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfyscommunity</a>·        Shop for your #DefineYourself Swag and books written by Chris Mitchell at the #DefineYourself store.  Visit <a href="http://www.defineyourselfstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.defineyourselfstore.com</a>.·        Apply to be a guest on the #DefineYourself Podcast at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/DFYSPodcastGuest</a>Hey #DefineYourselfers, I am the Chris Mitchell.  I want to let you know that I am looking for guests for a new podcast I am launching in June.  Guests should identify as both successful and disabled.  So, if you identify as successful and living with any type of disability: physical, visual, hearing, learning, mental I want to hear from you.  Send me an email at <a href="mailto:Chris@thechrismitchell.com">Chris@thechrismitchell.com</a>.  That is  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/DefineYourself</a>)

Surviving and Thriving after a Hostage Situation with DR. Karen Gedney

Dr. Karen Gedney is a former corrections officer, a criminologist, and a current advocate for prison reform. She has an extensive background in criminal justice, having spent over 12 years as a correctional officer at various prisons all over the country. She has also completed a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, giving her a unique perspective on the American prison system.  In this episode, Jim and Dr. Gedney discuss her experiences as a correctional officer, her research into the current prison system, and the need for reform. They explore the history of prison reform, the current state of the system, and the potential for change. Dr. Gedney talks about the importance of education for inmates, the need for better rehabilitation programs, and the need for increased oversight of correctional officers. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of public awareness of the prison system and how that could lead to meaningful reform.  It’s a fascinating episode that highlights the need for reform in the American prison system. Tune in to hear Dr. Gedney’s unique perspective and Jim’s insights on the issue. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Karen Gedney is a former corrections officer, a criminologist, and a current advocate for prison reform. She has an extensive background in criminal justice, having spent over 12 years as a correctional officer at various prisons all over the country. She has also completed a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, giving her a unique perspective on the American prison system. In this episode, Jim and Dr. Gedney discuss her experiences as a correctional officer, her research into the current prison system, and the need for reform. They explore the history of prison reform, the current state of the system, and the potential for change. Dr. Gedney talks about the importance of education for inmates, the need for better rehabilitation programs, and the need for increased oversight of correctional officers. She also shares her thoughts on the importance of public awareness of the prison system and how that could lead to meaningful reform. It’s a fascinating episode that highlights the need for reform in the American prison system. Tune in to hear Dr. Gedney’s unique perspective and Jim’s insights on the issue. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Exploring the Need for Prison Reform with Dr. Karen Gedney 

30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor is Karen Gedney's story, from her first day at the prison to her last. This next chapter for Karen is advocating for prison reform and mentoring children at risk. Now out of the system, Karen is able to make herself heard about the criminal justice system.It wasn’t until 1976 that prisons had to offer medical care if there was a serious medical need. Not only was Karen one of the first doctors in a prison, but she was also one of the first female doctors. A male prison with male inmates and male guards. Two years into her start, Karen was taken hostage and raped by one of the inmates. And yet she stayed. She stayed through the Aids epidemic, through changing of guards, through years of years of change in the system. Karen stayed because she felt she was making a difference. And she did make a difference for so many of the inmates and their families.A riveting conversation with Karen:The beginningA kidnapping and rape and the decision to stayRules, no rules and systemsBeing a female in an all-male environmentShe’s white, her husband is Black – they thought she gave preferential treatment to Black inmatesEvening programs and mentoringThe power of redemptionSeeing the resultsAdvocating for criminal justice &amp; prison reform

30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor is Karen Gedney's story, from her first day at the prison to her last. This next chapter for Karen is advocating for prison reform and mentoring children at risk. Now out of the system, Karen is able to make herself heard about the criminal justice system. It wasn’t until 1976 that prisons had to offer medical care if there was a serious medical need. Not only was Karen one of the first doctors in a prison, but she was also one of the first female doctors. A male prison with male inmates and male guards. Two years into her start, Karen was taken hostage and raped by one of the inmates. And yet she stayed. She stayed through the Aids epidemic, through changing of guards, through years of years of change in the system. Karen stayed because she felt she was making a difference. And she did make a difference for so many of the inmates and their families. A riveting conversation with Karen: The beginning A kidnapping and rape and the decision to stay Rules, no rules and systems Being a female in an all-male environment She’s white, her husband is Black – they thought she gave preferential treatment to Black inmates Evening programs and mentoring The power of redemption Seeing the results Advocating for criminal justice &amp; prison reform