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Our political work is rooted in community care.
Recognizing our struggles and resistance as part of a global feminist movement, we share and trade experiential wisdom. Born out of both knowledge and inquiries stemming from our experiences, we’ve created and compiled educational materials & resources- especially for other mamas with incarcerated kids, but useful for anyone!
Video Resources
MAMAS: The System
In the summer of 2021, Music Moves teaching artists led a series of workshops with our MOK Collective, who shared some of their experiences with the IL legal system.
MAMAS: The System
In the summer of 2021, Music Moves teaching artists led a series of workshops with our MOK Collective, who shared some of their experiences with the IL legal system.
MAMAS’ Community Conversations: Reentry
In March 2024, members of MAMAS' Mothers Of The Kidnapped sat down with community members who are formerly incarcerated survivors of police torture and frame-ups, to ask questions and learn from their experiences in coming home. We made these videos as an offering to others who may share our concerns and be seeking similar answers.
MAMAS’ Community Conversations: Reentry
In March 2024, members of MAMAS' Mothers Of The Kidnapped sat down with community members who are formerly incarcerated survivors of police torture and frame-ups, to ask questions and learn from their experiences in coming home. We made these videos as an offering to others who may share our concerns and be seeking similar answers.
MAMAS’ Community Conversations: What I Wish I’d Known
Coming in 2025 The MOK share their wisdom from decades of navigating the IL legal and prison systems. Intended specifically for mamas who are going through a loved one’s incarceration- their loudest words of advice? Know that you are not alone- other mothers are going through this, too!
MAMAS’ Community Conversations: What I Wish I’d Known
Coming in 2025 The MOK share their wisdom from decades of navigating the IL legal and prison systems. Intended specifically for mamas who are going through a loved one’s incarceration- their loudest words of advice? Know that you are not alone- other mothers are going through this, too!