Graham v. Florida

About this episode

Terrence Graham shares his journey from being sentenced to life in prison as a teenager to adjusting to life as a free man after 20 years.

In this episode, Kalista and Sofia speak with Terrence Graham, the man behind the landmark Supreme Court ruling Graham v. Florida, which declared sentencing juveniles to life without parole for non-homicide crimes unconstitutional. At just 16 years old, Terrence was sentenced to life in prison for armed burglary and attempted robbery. After serving 20 years, he was finally released on February 14, 2024. Terrence shares his journey from being incarcerated as a teenager to adjusting to life as a free man. He opens up about the struggles of transitioning from childhood to adulthood behind bars, the harsh realities of house arrest and probation, and how he’s currently navigating post-incarceration society. Tune in to hear Terrence's story of resilience and redemption!

People in this episode

Hosts: Kalista, Sofia

Guest: Terrence Graham

Topics covered

• juvenile justice
• incarceration
• life after prison
• Supreme Court
• redemption
• resilience

Keywords

• juvenile sentencing
• life without parole
• non-homicide crimes
• prison reform
• post-incarceration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Graham v. Florida

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