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When The Light Finds UsJudy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested and convicted of a crime she did not commit. Sentenced to life in prison, Henderson faced the untenable: leaving her young children as she entered the brutal prison system. Even as she faced violence and mistreatment, Henderson persevered with hope and determination. She never lost sight of her innocence—or her deeply held role as a mother. She also gained a new purpose, fighting for her clemency and the rights of incarcerated women, especially mothers. As the years passed, Henderson experienced hope through serendipitous events and occasional calls, letters, and infrequent visits with her children and other family members. With the support of the prosecutor who once sought her conviction and the Missouri governor, Henderson was granted clemency and received a full pardon after nearly thirty-five years behind bars. Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph now employs her.
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