E.144 - Justice for Cannabis Offenders ft. Stephanie Shepard, Development Associate at Last Prisoner Project

<p>Episode 144 is one heartfelt story just in time for the holidays that truly showcases the injustices our criminal justice system has created for non-violent cannabis offenders. Stephanie Shepard knows first hand how unjust this system can be as she spent 10 years of her life incarcerated for a cannabis crime as a first time offender. We discuss in-depth the numerous issues this caused her both personally and professionally and all the in-betweens from technology challenges, to getting a job after being incarcerated and more.</p> <p>Stephanie is now proudly a Development Associate with the <a href="https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/">Last Prisoner Project</a> working towards changing the system and helping those behind bars find justice. This year Stephanie was able to create the postcard for the Last Prisoner Project <a href="https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/holiday">Holiday Letter Drive</a> where you can send letters of hope to cannabis offenders. If you'd like to donate another way check out PAX's latest drop of limited edition <a href="https://www.pax.com/collections/accessories/apparel">LPP apparel</a> where all proceeds benefit this critical mission.</p> <p>If you are in the cannabis industry or a consumer we highly recommend listening to this episode. There are currently over 40,000 people behind bars for non-violent cannabis crimes which needs to change. Take a stance this holiday and support the mission by sharing Stephanie's story with others!</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/lit-and-lucid/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/lit-and-lucid/support</a>