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How Chris Wilson beat life in prison and created "The Master Plan"

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At age 17, Chris Wilson found himself behind bars with a life sentence, but after serving 16 years, remarkably, he was able to get out. Wilson joins Salon’s D. Watkins to talk about the master plan he created in prison, which set the tone for his journey as an entrepreneur. His memoir, “The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose” is available now. ...more
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THE MASTER PLAN FOLLOWS WILSON'S SECOND CHANCE AFTER INCARCERATION

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WHILE INCARCERATED, WILSON MADE A LIFE PLAN AND REDUCED HIS SENTENCE

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CHRIS WILSON AUTHOR THE MASTER PLAN

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HOW WE ENACT MEANINGFUL PRISON REFORM?

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UNDERSTANDING MASS INCARCERATION'S DAMAGING IMPACT

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CHALLENGING MISCONCEPTIONS AROUND THE PRISON SYSTEM

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AFTER 16 YEARS IN PRISON, WILSON REDUCED HIS LIFE SENTENCE

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THE CHALLENGES OF RETURNING TO SOCIETY AFTER INCARCERATION

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DISCUSSING WILSON'S MEMOIR "THE MASTER PLAN"

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WILSON IS NOW AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH MULTIPLE BUSINESSES

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WILL 2020 CANDIDATES FOCUS ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE?

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How Chris Wilson beat life in prison and created "The Master Plan"
At age 17, Chris Wilson found himself behind bars with a life sentence, but after serving 16 years, remarkably, he was able to get out. Wilson joins Salon’s D. Watkins to talk about the master plan he created in prison, which set the tone for his journey as an entrepreneur. His memoir, “The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose” is available now.

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