Author Archives: Raymond Williams

Raymond Williams, 42, is serving a sentence of life without parole under Washington state's three-strikes law. He is co-founder of the State Raised Working Group, a group of former foster youth who work to eliminate the foster-care-to-prison pipeline. He is a musician, mentor, and an advocate of justice reform. Raymond is a core member of the Concerned Lifer's Organization. His writing has been published in PEN America, Solitary Watch, The Appeal, The Progressive, and many other outlets. Follow him on Twitter at @raywilliams80, or email him at jpay.com (WA State #767974).