Verkkoone of the most popular choices was “resident. ” many even chose “prisoner” rather than “offender. ” (“human being” wasn’t an option. ) personally, i. Verkkohe knew that most people looked at the wall around the perimeter of a prison, and believed its purpose was to keep the incarcerated from escaping. Verkkojohn smith, originally from mt. Sterling, kentucky, found himself incarcerated after making choices that led him down a troubled path. During his time behind bars, he experienced a profound transformation that changed his life. Verkkoviewers get a window into the ways that incarcerated people are organizing to bring education, healing, and compassion to one another and those.