Aaron Edward Olson, 36, is serving a life sentence in Washington state. Arrested at nineteen, his earliest release date is April 16, 2054. A passionate voice for prison and sentencing reform, Aaron embraces personal accountability, devoting efforts to address the challenges of trauma and addiction and provide support to sexual assault survivors and victims of violent crime. An author, journalist, and podcast host, Aaron writes for Empowerment Avenue, with contributions in The Seattle Journal for Social Justice, Jewish Currents, The Appeal, Prison Journalism Project, and others. Twitter: @AaronOlson1986
