The Language of Criminal Justice Reform | Sabra Williams | TEDxCollegeofWilliam&Mary

Looking at how comedy and the fine arts can be used to reduce recidivism.


Sabra Williams has received international acclaim for her work as an artist and founder of The Actors’ Gang Prison Project. After establishing a body of work as an actress and television host in the United Kingdom and internationally, Sabra became an “alien of exceptional ability” upon her arrival to Los Angeles in 2002. In 2004 Sabra was honored with an invitation to serve as a company member of The Actors’ Gang (Tim Robbins, Artistic Director). Based in part on her experience of working in prisons in the United Kingdom with The English Shakespeare Company and The London Shakespeare Workout, Sabra created The Actors’ Gang Prison Project and currently serves as the program’s Director in addition to serving as the company’s Director of Outreach, overseeing prevention programs for at-risk youth and gang members. Sabra has established strategic program partnerships between The Actors’ Gang, the Department of Justice and such organizations as Inner-City Arts and Homeboy Industries. She was

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