3: A Dangerous Version of the Telephone Game

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When our Associate Producer, Sarah Berry, came to prison, her crime determined how she was treated by other women in the facility. Media coverage of her case and gossip within the prison walls created a narrative about Sarah before she had even set foot inside a state prison. This week on With(in), we speak with Sarah and the woman who gave her the hardest time when she came to prison, Terrina Flora Alexander. We trace their relationship back to the beginning, looking to understand why Terrina decided to target Sarah, and how Terrina’s life experiences impacted how she viewed Sarah and her case. Denise, Draper and Ashley explore the hierarchy of crime that exists both within and beyond the prison gates, and why some crimes seem to be more “acceptable” than others. Now friends, Sarah and Terrina’s relationship shows the power of talking to someone, rather than about them, and how, as a society, we allow what’s said about someone to determine how we view them, and, subsequently, treat them. For more information on With(in), including team bios and how to subscribe to our newsletter, Reverberations from With(in), please visit our website: https://www.thisiswithin.com.