My name is William McCallum Jr. I’ve been incarcerated for the past two decades and now have a few years left on my sentence to do. With this time I have left, I’ve been working with my fiancée to make my transition back into society as easy as possible. I just recently finished Sociology, a collegiate course with UNC Chapel Hill, which is a credential that will help me in furthering my objective within the nonprofit organization my fiancée and I will have up and running soon. We have also joined the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). When I first became incarcerated I had to come to grips with my reality and face it head on, “they will never count me amongst the broken ones”, George Jackson said. So I made a vow to myself that I will surpass today what I was yesterday mentally, physically, and spiritually. That way I can take advantage of the opportunity that I will have re-entering society as a productive citizen and right the wrongs I have committed in society.
Reading, exercising, eating healthy, and meditating got me through my time at the worst prisons during the worst times. Where I was witnessing corruption, unjust acts, discrimination, institutional racism, excessive force, neglect, and the incompetency of those that pledge to serve and protect with the goal of rehabilitation and reform on their sleeves. I’ve had my troubles, but I’ve also had my struggles with the loss of my son, grandmother, and auntie since being incarcerated.
I have now promised to live out a better life with this second chance that I have. This is the man that I am today, self rehabilitated and one that will not allow his past to define his future.
There is so much more to me and you will see as you follow my posts. This is Behind the Walls Talk! Thank you for visiting my website and I hope that you gain an understanding of the struggles that goes on behind these walls with the human beings incarcerated in this system and join the fight to create change.
Mission, Visson, Principles, Goals and Objectives, and Plan
Mission Statement: We are a grassroots movement committed to bridging the gap between incarceration and liberation. Founded by William Thomas McCallum Jr. and co-led by Frankie Faulk, our mission is to amplify the voices of incarcerated individuals, advocate for meaningful prison reform, and provide vital reentry support. We connect families, educate the public, and push for a justice system rooted in accountability, rehabilitation, and second chances.
Vision Statement: We envision a world where no voice is silenced behind prison walls, and where justice is rooted in humanity. Our goal is to dismantle barriers between incarceration and society, creating a narrative shaped by lived experience and collective healing.
Core Principles:
- Center Lived Experience
- Do No Harm
- Maintain Integrity
- No Exploitation
- Remain Independent
- Consistency Is Key
- All Are Welcome
Goals:
- Amplify Incarcerated Voices
- Bridge the Gap Between Incarceration and Community
- Push for Legislative and Policy Change
- Support Reentry with Real-Time Resources
- Educate the Public on the Prison Industrial Complex
- Create a Sustainable Network of Advocacy and Support
Objectives:
- Media & Storytelling
- Legislative Advocacy
- Resource Distribution
- Reentry Engagement
- Family Support
- Community Education
Execution Plan:
- Dual-Lens Approach: In-Reach and Outreach to gather stories and engage the public.
- Platform Power: Utilize our website, podcast, and social media to share stories and resources.
- Legislative Pressure: Regular communication with lawmakers and community updates.
- Collaboration & Connection: Partner with nonprofits and community leaders.
- Resource Mapping: Collect and share reentry resources publicly.
- Continual Feedback Loop: Engage with incarcerated individuals and families for improvement.
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