Английская Википедия:Elaine Bartlett

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Elaine Bartlett is an African American activist from Harlem[1] who was charged with a first offense felony for selling cocaine in 1983.[2] Bartlett, a mother of four children, spent sixteen years in the Bedford Hills prison in New York.[3]

During the time of Bartlett's arrest, New York had just undergone major changes with their drug laws. The controversial Rockefeller drug laws caused an upset and caused many to second-guess the motives of the criminal justice system.[3]

While Bartlett was in prison, she became involved with multiple activities to keep busy.[4] In 1999, while still in prison, Bartlett obtained her associate degree from Mercy College.[4]

After her release in 2000,[3] Bartlett found that her family did not have the resources necessary to be successful, but states that she was determined to be successful.[5] She became an activist to repeal the Rockefeller drug laws.[4] Bartlett helped found the Mothers of the Disappeared which is an advocacy group aiming for repeal of the drug laws.[4] She has advocated to New York state legislators, delivered speeches at rallies,[4] and attended anti-drug law events in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Texas.[4]

Life on the Outside (2004)

A 2004 book by Jennifer Gonnerman, Life on the Outside (Шаблон:ISBN), tells the story of Bartlett's crime, her time in prison, the effect of incarceration on family members, and her re-entry into society.

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