On this episode of Stark Raven we remember Chester who was killed by the vancouver police department on January 5, 2021, we talk about the criminalization of mental illness and what are the alternatives to police when someone is in crisis. Also, a little news roundup on prison and prison justice issues.

Songs that go great with this episode: Pohlease - KAMAUU, Still Here - JB the First Lady and Heat Check - Francis Arevalo

On this episode of Stark Raven we have a conversation with Lora McElhinney about why prisons are violence against women, abolition and exploding the prison industrial complex. A little news roundup on prison justice issues. And friends comrades read poetry written by folks inside.

songs that go great with this episode: Marca Peru - Yanna and Sad Femme Club - Kimmortal

On this episode of Stark Raven: a clip from The Pulse (also on CFRO 100.5 fm) about the Justice for Jared campaign (justiceforjared.org), a quick news round up of prison justice and friends and comrades answer the question: what brought you to abolition.

songs that go great with this episode: Cop Killer - John Maus and Africville's Revenge - Cadence Weapon.