Oscar Brown

Oscar Brown has been incarcerated since age 19 and was sentenced to LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE inside Pennsylvania's mass incarceration machine. Once inside prison Oscar got involved with education and is the co-founder of the Elsinore- Bennu Think Tank for Restorative Justice and is a co-author of the book "Life Sentences: Writings from Inside an American Prison". Oscar also obtained an Associate's Degree from International Christian College and Seminary as well as a diploma as a drug and alcohol counselor from Stratford Career Institute. He also holds a PA State Certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist and works with inmates providing support inside the prison. Nothing can ever change what happened that day in 2005 but every day Oscar strives to be a better person than the 19 year old he was when he lost his freedom. As of now Oscar seeks redemption through PA's commutation process and hopes for a second chance one day.