Debbie Kilroy was awarded the Australian Human Rights Medal in 2004.  She also happened to have served several years in prison, which fuels her passion for advocating on behalf of women and girls in prison.

Debbie also has one of the most fascinating prison experiences that served as a catalyst for who she is today. Listen to this episode to find out...

 

To learn more about Debbie Kilroy and this episode check out the following links:

Sisters Inside Anti-jail campaigner Debbie Kilroy's push to stop women being imprisoned for unpaid fines National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame Crisis of Aboriginal women in prison in Australia

Follow Debbie Kilroy on Twitter:

@DebKilroy

Music credits:

Sombra by  Zé Trigueiros Get it Straight by therawman Lucky Stars by the Custodian of Records

DEcarcerated is sponsored by the NoVo Foundation and The Weavers Fellowship

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