Georgia Governor Nathan Deal talks about lowering the Prison Population – [VIDEO] – Keep your eyes on the State of Georgia. The War of Crime and The War on Drugs failed massively. Even the War on Immigration put the state in great shambles. All of the people with all of the brains down at the State Capitol has realized that it is a new day and can’t keep doing the same on thing and expecting different results. Insanity is not the new black.
Inmates Are Not the Only Ones With Addictions – Take the Quiz
The Four Addictions
We’ve discovered four addictions we all have that destroy more dreams, more hopes and more lives than alcohol, drugs, food, gambling or sex combined. When we refer to addictions, we are not focused on any of these. To us, those are habitual symptoms or effects brought on by four much larger causes that are the root cause of those symptoms.
Re-entry Myth Buster - Can Convicted Felons get Public Housing?
Don't believe everything you hear about convicted felons not being able to live in public housing. It is done on a case by case basis. The best thing to do is to apply. Section 8 has very strict guidelines but it varies state to state. Take advantage of every available resource.
One of the most controversial topics in the US for the last five years is the contemplation of regulation for the legalization of marijuana. Cannabis, the medical and technical term for the farmed herb, has numerous medicinal purposes. Various forms of the leaves from the female plant have healing chemical compounds beneficial to those who have chronic pain.
The Prisonworld Radio Hour, airing on the Prisonworld Radio Network, has interviewed guests on both sides of the argument. It is a topic of passionate conversation for those who are proponents of the legalization as well as those who oppose it. One thing that rings true with those on either side is that the realization of regulation may never come to pass in this century.
Looking for FREE copies of literature to send inmates? Great becasue inmates are always looking for something to read. SOON carries real life stories from people around the world. It’s an easy read, especially for those learning English or have a hard time with reading.
We all know we need to eat our fruits & veggies, especially with the new wave of processed food companies touting how their sauces and…
Do inmates have the same First Amendment rights as everybody else?
The United States Supreme Court has said that “prison walls do not form a barrier separating prison inmates from the protections of the Constitution.” Nevertheless, inmates’ First Amendment rights are less extensive than other citizens’ and their rights can be limited due to security or other penological concerns. Because of the particular challenges administrators face running prisons, the Supreme Court has acknowledged there is a compelling government interest which warrants limiting prisoners’ rights. Courts have been deferential to prison officials’ assessments of security threats, and sensitive to their related regulatory decisions, even if such decisions impact inmates’ First Amendment rights.
Solitary Confinement Explored by @DanbHarris of ABC News – Recently ABC News aired a segment regarding solitary confinement explored by investigative reporter Dan Harris. Harris spent 48 hours in a cell where inmates would be placed for days and even months with only themselves and basic needs for living. Several organizations as well as prison reform activists consider these conditions to be unconstitutional as well inhumane. Check out the video detailing his environment and the conditions and situations that he experienced during his limited time in the solitary cell.
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What if Someone is Found Incompetent to Stand Trial? via PsychLaw Journal Being found incompetent to stand trial does not mean a person will never…
I WISH YOU ENOUGH I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I…
Mutah Beale AKA Napoleon from Tupac Shakur’s Outlawz – Best of Prisonworld (Acapella)Radio Hour 2009 Mutah Beale (AKA Napoleon from Tupac Shakur’s Outlawz), presents himself…
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