Life Without Parole Prison Sentence Means No Second Chances
Sep 21, 2022 · It means that a person is not deserving of a second chance, regardless of the changes they’ve made. To the world, they are perpetually defined by their worst decision and thus deserve to die behind bars. As for me, I was sentenced to three …
A Reporter’s Glossary of Prison Jargon - Prison Journalism Project
BOARD: A reference to the Board of Parole Hearings, which determine parole suitability.. CALPIA (or PIA): California Prison Industry Authority, a program in California that employs incarcerated people to produce more than 1,400 goods and services including office furniture, clothing, food and other goods to sell to state agencies. CDV: Conduct Violation in Missouri.
Why Prisons Fail to Rehabilitate People - Prison Journalism Project
Jun 22, 2023 · Some people purchase musical keyboards and learn music, while others learn a new language or, like myself, pick up writing. But many of us want a better life, not just pass time. Many people on the outside seem to think prisons rehabilitate people, but the system does not work, and a majority of staff do not care.
Abuse of Inmates by Corrections Officers Is All Too Common
Jan 30, 2024 · In one study of nearly 7,000 inmates across 12 state prison systems, 21% reported at least one incident of physical assault at the hands of prison staff. The impact from this misconduct is wide-ranging and stifles people’s growth and rehabilitation inside prisons.
It’s Hard to Fall in Love or Stay in Love in Prison
Feb 14, 2024 · It’s not easy to form romantic relationships inside prison or continue them with lovers on the outside. Prisons employ strict rules around physical touch, partnerships and other forms of closeness. But in spite of these challenges, people still seek and foster intimacy behind bars. In fact, many PJP writers have found that falling in love is ...
Art & Illustrations — Prison Journalism Project
Jun 10, 2024 · Art & Illustrations. This section features art, illustrations, photos, cartoons and other visually oriented stories created by artists in prison. Subscribe to Inside Story to receive exclusive behind-the-scene looks at our best stories, as well as author profiles and other insights.
8 Prison Recipes To Cook at Home - Prison Journalism Project
Dec 3, 2023 · Fair warning: Some of the ingredients may sound questionable, but in prison you work with what you have! 4 Prison Food Recipes to Spice Up Your Life Inside by Chastyn “Nova” Hicks: Hicks provides four fun prison recipes, including orange chicken and a very berry strawberry vanilla cake.
In American Prisons, K2, Suboxone and Surging Overdose Rates
Oct 18, 2022 · According to The National Institute on Drug Abuse, 65% of people in prison have an active substance use disorder. Many of them arrived there with it, and, tragically, drug use trends inside prison mirror the trends outside. The U.S. recorded 107,622 drug overdose deaths last year — an all-time high.
Prison Foods That Taste Like Home — Prison Journalism Project
Nov 30, 2021 · Sprinkle the onions and bell peppers over the meat. Put your cheese slices over the meat. </p> <p>Place the pizza on a small 16-inch fan top. Place that top on top of the jug stinger contraption and let the water boil. Once the water starts to boil, place the contraption in a garbage bag. Tie the bag closed.
The Pros and Cons of California’s New Prison Tablets
Apr 4, 2023 · Since last year, California has been rolling out new electronic tablets in prison. As of March 2023, the tablets have reached 17 of 33 prisons. Fifteen more correctional facilities are slated to receive the devices this summer. In theory, …