Kylan’s Light in the News
Read media coverage, interviews, and updates about advocacy efforts and ongoing work.
Tennessee father organizes prison reform town hall after son's overdose death in state facility
NewsChannel 5 Nashville
After the death of his son, Tim Leeper organized a prison reform town hall through Kylan’s Light to bring together families, lawmakers, and community members to discuss conditions and accountability within Tennessee prisons.
Father uses Nashville billboard to push for private prison reform after son dies in CoreCivic
NewsChannel 5 Nashville
Kylan’s Light sponsored a Nashville billboard highlighting high death rates in private prisons as part of ongoing advocacy for reform and accountability in Tennessee’s prison system.
Inmate families hopeful as Tenn. bill penalizing CoreCivic's high deaths now law
FOX 17 News Nashville
Tim Leeper and Kylan’s Light were featured in coverage about legislation addressing high death rates in Tennessee prisons and the need for accountability and oversight.
Tim & Suanne Leeper: Turning Tragedy Into a Better World
Good News Magazine Lebanon
This feature shares Kylan’s story and how Tim Leeper turned tragedy into advocacy work through the creation of Kylan’s Light and prison reform efforts.
CoreCivic and Tennessee’s Prison System Under Scrutiny
Nashville Scene
An in-depth feature examining Tennessee’s prison system, the role of private prison operator CoreCivic, and growing concerns surrounding prison conditions, accountability, and oversight. The article highlights advocacy efforts and the broader conversation around reform.
Tennessee Lawmakers Advance Prison Oversight Legislation
Nashville Scene
Coverage of Tennessee legislation aimed at increasing prison oversight and accountability, including advocacy efforts pushing for stronger reform measures and improved transparency across the correctional system.
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Kylan’s Light was created to bring awareness, advocacy, and accountability to Tennessee’s prison system, and to support families and individuals impacted by incarceration.
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