Does Trauma Define our Prison System? With Fritzi Horstman

In this episode, I talk with Fritzi Horstman, founder of the Compassion Prison Project, about the profound impact of childhood trauma on individuals who end up incarcerated.

Fritzi's work was brought to my attention through the deeply moving video "Step Inside the Circle," featured in the "Wisdom of Trauma" documentary. This video showcases a compassion trauma circle within a maximum-security prison, revealing the pervasive role of trauma in the lives of inmates.

We delve into

• The link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and criminal behavior.

• The shocking statistics on the prevalence of trauma in prison populations.

• How the Compassion Prison Project addresses trauma through compassion circles and other initiatives.

• The need to reframe our understanding of incarcerated individuals as products of a traumatized society.

• The importance of collective responsibility in creating a more just and compassionate world.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges conventional views on crime and punishment and offers a new perspective on healing and rehabilitation.

Episode Highlights:

02:08 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

03:30 The Impact of Trauma in Prisons

06:47 Compassion Trauma Circle Exercise

13:14 Symptoms and Effects of Trauma

33:41 Finding Value in Dehumanizing Environments

38:44 Collective Responsibility and Community Healing

41:07 Systemic Issues and Racial Disparities in Prisons

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