Brooke Danielle Beckley

At the age of 19 I made a regrettable decision to sell drugs. It led to my arrest and put me in a horrible situation where I ended up having a part in a man’s murder. I was convicted and sentenced to 40 years. Almost a decade into my sentence I began realizing the importance of a detailed release plan. I started to understand that if I made goals and write them down then I would improve my chances of having a successful re-entry without as many set backs. I was making a commitment to myself and my community to build a better future, work to make amends and create opportunities for myself that would help me to be a law abiding, productive and contributing member of society. Now I spend my time educating myself, volunteering and contributing to my community and building a positive support network. I refuse to let prison define me, I will continue to put in the work to become the best version of myself and eventually I will return to society a better mother, daughter, sister, neighbor, and all around human being. I owe it to my family, society and myself.