Voices & Stories
Behind every statistic is a person.
Behind every policy is a family.
Behind every system are real stories that often go unheard.
This space is dedicated to the individuals and families impacted by incarceration. These stories are shared to bring awareness, give families a voice, and help others understand the human impact of the system.
Kylan’s Story
Kylan Leeper was 25 years old when he died in October 2023 while incarcerated in Tennessee’s largest prison. His death changed his family’s life forever and led to the creation of Kylan’s Light, an organization dedicated to bringing awareness, accountability, and reform to the prison system.