Nicolette Natale

Nicolette Natale is a recent graduate of New York University, where she studied English and Social & Cultural Analysis. As a student, she interned for organizations such as Day One and Safe Horizon, which provide support to people who have been in unhealthy or abusive relationships, as well as provide educational training for young people or staff, respectively. She is deeply invested in restorative justice, and honored to learn more from Caits and Robbie as PEN America’s Prison & Justice Writing Program intern.


Articles by Nicolette Natale

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Prison and Justice Writing
Tuesday March 9

Works of Justice Podcast: Criminal Justice Expert Dr. Bruce Western on Decarceration, Reentry, and Vaccination

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Dr. Bruce Western about decarceration, reentry, and vaccination behind bars.

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Prison and Justice Writing
Monday November 16

Works of Justice Podcast: Writer, Advocate, and Actionist Ebony Underwood on Parental Incarceration

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Ebony Underwood about her experience as the child of an incarcerated parent and her subsequent role as advocate and actionist for the rights of those facing parental incarceration.

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Prison and Justice Writing
Wednesday October 21

Works of Justice Podcast: Manhattan DA Candidate Lucy Lang on the Importance of Local Elections

Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Lucy Lang about the role of a district attorney, particularly during the era of COVID-19.