They have paved the way to harness enormous courage in their acceptance of themselves and carry within them a depth of compassion rarely felt. In a world troubled by so much strife, we are in desperate need of their wisdom and capacity. Young people instantly understand their experience and this exchange is utterly PRICELESS. They show us, in a very real and tangible way, that if they can utterly transform themselves from incarceration to freedom, then so can we. They are the living, breathing echo of Nelson Mandela’s vision.

"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others."