Ep 66: Giving Birth In Jail - Jessica Kent

In this episode, we share the inspiring story of Jessica Kent's Incredible Journey: Giving Birth in Prison, Overcoming Addiction, and Advocating for Change. Jessica Kent gave birth to her first child while serving a five-year sentence in an American prison for drug and firearm charges. After just a few days with her newborn, the authorities took the child away. But Jessica was determined to regain custody of her daughter. She overcame her drug addiction and won custody of her daughter, building a new life in the process.Jessica's life has been full of challenges, from giving birth while chained to a bed in prison, battling alcoholism and drug addiction, to becoming an influential figure with over 2 million social media followers. Despite these obstacles, she has managed to turn her life around and become a role model for women who have been through similar struggles.Jessica emphasises the importance of treating vulnerable individuals with respect and compassion. She uses her platform to raise awareness of issues within the prison system and advocates for change, including access to basic hygiene products and medical needs for inmates.Jessica's story serves as a reminder of the need for change in the prison system. You can watch her full interview on the Second Chance Podcast's YouTube channel.https://truecrimeawards.co.uk/2023/en/page/top-podcast-listeners-choice Jessica Kent on YouTubeJessica Kent VlogsJessica Kent on InstagramJessica Kent on TikTokJessica Kent on Facebook Second Chance Podcast on YouTube Raphael on Instagram Raphael's Website Second Chance on Facebook Raphael Rowe Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.