Former California prison gang member Christopher Curtis takes you deep into the reality of life behind bars. In this episode, Curtis shares his firsthand experiences with stabbings, the politics that govern prison life, and his courageous decision to leave the gang. Discover the dangerous world of prison gangs, the challenges of navigating loyalty and survival, and what it takes to break free and start over.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Chris's Journey: From Prison to Redemption

00:04:52 The Impact of COVID-19 on Chino State Prison

00:09:46 Unsuccessful Prison Escape Attempt

00:14:54 Early Exposure

00:20:00 Life in Anaheim

00:25:12 The Relapse

00:30:24 The Impact of Crime on Personal Transformation

00:35:40 Unexpected Consequences of Anger

00:41:35 California: The Most Dangerous State Prisons

00:45:17 Navigating Prison Gangs

00:50:39 Life After Dropping Out from a Gang

00:55:25 Wes Watson and Alleged Life Coaching Scams

01:00:37 Prison Hierarchy and Treatment of Sex Offenders

01:10:55 Overcoming Life in Prison

01:16:27 Creating a Nonprofit to Reduce Reoffending

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