Abstract Background As overdose deaths have increased in the United States, some lawmakers have explored punitive, “supply-side” interventions aimed at reducing the supply of fentanyl. …
Amy G. Remensnyder discusses her experience teaching incarcerated students including how she began that path, and how teaching at the correctional department differs from teaching …
Angel Rodriguez details his experiences as a former attorney and as a founding member of the non-profit Avenues for Justice. He describes his passion for …
The author describes the length and severity of their time in solitary confinement and the abuses and lack of oversight. They share their struggle to …
This writer describes poor facilities and administrative abuses in prison (little or no access to hot water, limited recreation time, and limited family visits), focusing …
This writer describes the sexual harrassment and neglect they faced while incarcerated as well as the persistent denial of their requests for counseling services.
This writer describes being diagnosed with a new condition and how they react to different foods on their diet. They are ultimately wondering if someone …
This author describes how petty bookings threaten an incarcerated person's ability to participate in prison programs or eligibility for parole. The first two pages are …
This author describes being berated, provoked into a physical altercation, and attacked with OC spray by correctional officers for asking for toilet paper. They include …
This author describes the poor and worsening conditions of the prison they are incarcerated in. They describe the crime they were convicted for and the …
This author describes the poor conditions in high security and solitary confinement in the prison they are incarcerated in. They discuss how the correctional staff …
This author describes the poor conditions in a high security prison. They note that the conditions have worsened during their time being incarcerated and make …
This author describes being placed in solitary confinement as punishment for fighting. Once there, officers claimed they were suicidal to extend time in segregation; though …
This author writes on solitary confinement, describing "torturous" mental and physical trials. They argue prisons would be safer with civilian oversight and programs designed to …
This author describes being harassed by corrections officers and deprived of all forms of recreation in solitary confinement. They note that filing grievances is near-impossible …
