Prison Reformation
Prison reformation call for a more therapeutic and restoring approach to the justice system as a whole, rather than harsh punishments. While prisons have traditionally focused on discipline, there is…[...]
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5 ways to support people in prison
I got a letter from someone who wanted to know how to help women in prison. The sender's address was from a small town. The person who wrote the letter…[...]
How to Write a Letter to an Incarcerated Person
For people who are in prison, including those wrongly convicted, writing and receiving letters from people outside can give them hope, make them feel understood, and give them motivation. Sending…[...]
The Guilt That Comes With Your Actions
The guilt I felt after my car accident was a lot to handle I tried to handle that guilt alone and it was making it worse. I tried to handle…[...]
Prison Safety and Importance
Prison safety and importance is one of those subjects I feel are necessary because it involves the safety of others. When someone is released from prison, they sometimes come out…[...]
5 Life Hacks Learned in Prison That Will Maximize Your Productivity
A life hack is defined as a strategy or technique to more efficiently manage one's time and daily activities. After I quickly shook off the shock of being sentenced to…[...]
Prison to Professional: 3 Life After Prison Success Stories
Many studies and findings indicate that education can greatly decrease crime rates and lower the likelihood of people going back to prison after they are released. If someone in prison…[...]
Drunk Driving: The Dangers Of Alcohol
Every day, about 32 people in the United States Of America die in drunk driving crashes. That is about one person every forty-five minutes. Drinking and driving, also known as…[...]
How do I start over after Incarceration?
Unemployment is very common for someone after being incarcerated. In 2017, nearly 27% of previously incarcerated people were unemployed. It can be very challenging to find a job after being…[...]
Unemployment and Mass Incarceration Crisis
Unemployment and mass incarceration are two of the most pressing issues facing America today. While the unemployment rate has steadily declined over the past decade, it remains stubbornly high for…[...]