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Prison Reform Without it We Are DoomedWhen we consider recidivism rates as high as 70%, simply detaining criminals for a couple of years does not appear to be working. Prison has only become a training ground for prisoners to become repeat offenders.- The Origin of Prison Reform GroupsA program similar to the John-Howard society began in 1887, when a members from a church wanted to provide spiritual relief for prisoners in the province of Ontario, Canada.
- Why Prison Reform is NeededAn exploration of why prison reform is absoutely necessary.
- Prison Reform Proposals in the UKThe government in the UK recently proposed that sentences for prisoners who plead 'œguilty' be lowered and that some prisoners already locked up including serious offenders and those who are guilty of sex crimes have their sentences reduced.
Interview with Roderick P. Robinson: Ex-Convict Turned Prison Rights ActivistWhen Roderick P. Robinson was incarcerated in Ohio prisons, he claims to have been both physically and psychologically abused at the hands of prison guards, and staff. He claims to have proof of the corruption of America's prison system in this shocking interview.
Interview with the Deputy Chairman to the Maryland Branch of the New Afrikan Black Panther Party-Prison ChapterFrom his cell in Jessup Maryland, Mustafah speaks about the New Afrikan Black Panther Part, about prison reform, and politics.
Charles L. Ryan, Arizona Prison Director - Charles Flanagan Newly Appointed Juvenile Corrections DirectorArizona prisons are in dire straights as they lost one of their best prison administrators to the Arizona Juvenile Corrections Department. Deputy Director Charles Flanagan, a stabilizer and a very good leader will surely be missed.- Crisis Builds in the American Prison SystemCorruption and privatization of the American prison system has led to widespread abuse and injustice. The time to act is now before it is too late.
- Indonesian Prison Corruption Threatens Reform EffortsThe Crisis Group has published a new report on prison corruption in Indonesia and the threat it poses to reform of radical Islamists.
- My Interview with Prison Activist/Advocate and AC Content Producer, DeeA couple months ago, after having many debates on prison issues, fellow content producer Dee and I agreed to interview one another. In the spirit of Quid Pro Quo, I will allow her the opportunity to speak within the confines of my questions.
Suicide and Abuse in a Pennsylvania PrisonJohn and other inmates have recently witnessed abuse and suicides. When they tried to file documents on these issues, they were punished. I interviewed Leonna about this matter and here is Leonna and Johns story.
Charles Colson: From White House to Prison for the Watergate Scandal to a Higher CallingCharles Colson has been about as high as a man can be and about as low as a man can be. He once worked for the President of the United States, only to fall and go to prison. Since getting out, he is serving God, witnessing to convicted criminals.
Interview with Cindy Jackson, Author of the High Desert State Prison Newsletter"they took the inmate to Reno for an appointment, (after endless letters requesting help), he was made to crawl to the van because their was no wheelchair available, with no assistance."
Harassed by Correction Officers: One Mother's Story About Her Son in PrisonA mother's story about her son in prison and what he experienced.- Kamala Harris Fights Crime and Promotes Reform in San FranciscoThis article is about the efforts of Kamala Harris in fighting aspects of the criminal justice system that do not work.
Mike Gravel in the 2008 Presidential Race: The Hard Line Voice on Iraq, Healthcare and Tax ReformThe senator who ended the military draft in 1971, has taken on a long-shot campaign for the Democratic primary election. Mike Gravel's radical views towards change for the country have piqued the interest of the media, as he hopes to do the same with voters.- Would YOU Want to Work in a UK Prison?Overcrowding has become a hot topic for the UK Government but but behind the headlines there is increasing unhappiness among the men and women staffing the prisons.
- Prison Problems of the Past and PresentThis essay discusses the differences and similarities between old-fashioned prisons and modern-day prisons.
Prison Growth Impacts State BudgetsDespite considerations of cost, many Arizonans continue to support imprisonment as the most effective sanction saying that prison is the only sanction that fulfills the legitimate social need for "retribution. This will impact taxpayers severely.- Prison Break: Two Escape Cummins Unit in ArkansasMay 29, 2009: Two prisoners convicted of capital murder were missing 3 hours from the Cummins Unit prison near Grady, Arkansas before their absence was discovered by prison officials at the 10:00 p.m. bed check
- An Analysis of Life in the Iron-Mills, Examined for Realism and Reform WritingThis is a examination of the story "Life in the Iron-Mills" for the style content of Realism and Reform writing . The Realism and Reform writing patterns of this story are indicative of the time period.
Interview with Capital-"X"Raised by the streets, and locked in prison for many years, this performer has turned his life around with his powerful "message music".- The Need for Child Protective Services Reform in the United StatesChild Protective Services took my child in October 2004 based on false allegations. I had to fight to get her back and finally did, but not before Child Protective Services had caused great harm to my child and my family.
- Do Prisons Reform Criminal Behavior?This article examines the authors thoughts on the possibility of prisoner reform within the U.S. prison system.
- Islam and ReformA discussion of some of the atrocities of Islamofascism and the resultant need for reform in Islam.
- How Do We Deal Death Penalty Reform in the United States?The penalty of death is the most severe, and controversial; of all penal laws in the United States. How can we as a nation reform this institution to better serve the needs of the people?
- Prison Overcrowding Presents Imbalance in Social AmericaThe term "Prison Overcrowding" is a very self explanatory expression. This problem spins an intricate ghastly web among the network of prisons throughout our nation's correctional community. Prison overcrowding can be defined as: having more prisoners...
- Gangs on the Street and in Prisontoday's gangs are nothing like those of the Roaring Twenties depicted in movies. These gangs today are tough, amoral vicious youong people, bothj in prison and on the streets
The Texas Prison MuseumThe Texas Department of Criminal Justice is recognized as an exemplary system. It's not perfect. No matter what anyone thinks of prisons, the fact remains that they exist. The Texas Prison Museum is an excellent place to discover what they're about.- Reform Movements of the 19th CenturyA brief summary of 19th century campaigns to protect the mentally ill, reform education, and speak out against alcoholism.
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