Stuck behind bars, a writer found a way to connect to the world

Reginald Dwayne Betts, once a promising student, faced a turning point after committing a crime at 16, leading to a 9-year prison sentence. In prison, poetry became his solace and transformed his life. Post-incarceration, Betts pursued education, wrote books, and became an advocate for prison reform. He is now finishing law school at Yale, aiming to address systemic issues while continuing his passion for writing.

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