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.
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.
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 …
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 ...
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.
Prisoners Serving Life Should Have the Right to Vote
Oct 2, 2024 · This story is part of Locked Out, a special series from PJP about voting, politics and democracy behind bars. Click here to read more. Prior to my life sentence, I was not interested in politics. I cannot remember casting a vote for class secretary in high school, let alone a local public official, a congressman, or even the president …
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.
Stories From Women in Prison — Prison Journalism Project
Jan 16, 2024 · Women in Prison. Between 1980 and 2019, the female incarcerated population increased by more than 700% according to a study conducted by The Sentencing Project. This is the result of particular policies that uniquely impact women, such as more expansive law enforcement efforts, stiffer drug sentencing laws and post-conviction barriers to reentry.
What a Day in Prison Looks Like - Prison Journalism Project
Dec 10, 2023 · Here is what a typical day looks like: 6 a.m.: Wake up. After making my bed, I brush my teeth and wash my face. I use a water heater to make a cup of Folgers coffee and sip it while watching ABC News on my 13-inch flat-screen TV until breakfast. 6:30 a.m.: Breakfast.
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, …