Vandrick Hamza Jones has two sons, both in their twenties. One is incarcerated, the other has had problems with the law. Orlando Hasaan Hasaan Johnson has one son, who’s spent time in prison as well. Johnson is one of the Uncuffed producers at Solano State Prison. He spoke to Jones about their common experience of watching their children follow the same path they did, and trying to point them in a better direction.
"He gave me the details of what transpired. And it's so hurtful to say what transpired, because it was exactly the same thing I was in jail for."
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