Frans Douw & Jessica Dickerson: The Nightmare of Sleep in Prison - What Texas Revealed

In this international episode of Resilience2Redemption, host Madeline-Michelle: Carthen leads a cross-continental dialogue examining prison conditions, human dignity, and reform.

Joining the conversation is Frans Douw, former Dutch prison warden and global prison reform advocate. With more than 40 years of leadership experience in correctional institutions and forensic psychiatry, Frans recently traveled from Amsterdam to Texas as a guest panel speaker at a conference hosted by the Prison and Jail Innovation Lab. His visit focused on research surrounding sleep deprivation in prisons and its impact on mental health, rehabilitation, and human rights.

Also joining the discussion is Jessica Dickerson, Board Member of Texas Prison Community Advocates. Jessica works in research, social media engagement, and legislative advocacy to improve conditions within Texas prisons while supporting incarcerated individuals and their families.

Together, this episode bridges global leadership and grassroots advocacy — exploring systemic challenges, accountability, and practical reform.