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Rein Kolts and Devon Kurtz have created a powerful book, Sketches from Behind Prison Walls. It does not have the retributive power of the system that has placed Kolts and his compatriots in prison, but the power of the artist, the power to confer empathy. Kolts' sktches of those enchained-and his records of their testimonies-call forth their subjects and link us with them, as witnesses and fellow men. Kurtz, as interlocutor and advocate, has thoughtfully presented the lives of these men whom many of us in convenience, in guilt, choose to forget. -Mickal Adler, art writer & curator The journey of personal growth is expressed in many ways. We each have inspiration inside of us and for some the expression of this journey is harder than others. Sketches from Behind Prison Walls allows us all to join in the growth journeys of individuals learning through adversity and gives us a window of empathy to those going through self-reflection, rehabilitation, and recovery. This inspirational depiction of art taps into the promise of tomorrow for these incarcerated individuals and the communities they will join upon their release. -Dr. Armin McCrea-Dastur, organizational culture expert Sketches from Behind Prison Walls is not just an artistic endeavor; it is a plea for justice, a call for empathy, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us that, even in the darkest of circumstances, beauty can flourish, voices can unite to break through silence, and every person, no matter their situation, has an intrinsic value that deserves recognition and respect. -Brian Koehn, social entrepreneur and former prison warden Sketches from Behind Prison Walls offers an unflinching and empathetic glimpse into the lives of the incarcerated, blending art and narrative to humanize and challenge our perceptions of justice. It serves as a potent call to action for reform, urging readers to recognize the dignity and humanity within prison walls. A must-read for anyone committed to understanding and transforming our criminal justice system. -Adam Clausen, prison reform advocate and formerly incarcerated

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