Raising My Voice Kin

Raising My Voice Kin is for family members and close friends of people who are currently incarcerated or were formerly incarcerated. This five-week storytelling and leadership program builds a supportive, close-knit community dedicated to mutual care, empowerment, and growth through shared stories, skill development, and ongoing peer support.

Through strength-based feedback, storytellers will experience that they are not alone and that their voice genuinely matters. Each story is unique and important, and we honor and celebrate those differences.

Three people engaged in conversation in front of a themed decoration. The woman on the left with curly hair is holding a piece of paper and gesturing. The man in the center, wearing a black hat with a red feather, is listening. The woman on the right, wearing a head wrap, is observing the conversation. There is a colorful painting of a woman and child hanging on the wall behind them, along with a lit candle and decorative string lights.

  • If you have a loved one behind the wall and are looking for support, this program is for you. Nothing else is required except a willingness to share your story and listen to the stories of others.

  • We have coaches and facilitators who are trained to create an environment of non-judgmental listening, empathy, and trust. It is our primary concern that you feel safe and heard and supported.

  • All you have to do is email lila@circlesofsupport.org.