/r/prisonreform
A subreddit dedicated to issues with US and international penal systems, and discussing attempts to improve conditions and reduce recidivism.
New news: Now under new management.
This is a subreddit dedicated to issues with US and international penal systems, and discussing attempts to improve conditions and reduce recidivism.
Systemic abuse in prisons: rape, neglect, and torture, occur in many countries, both developed and developing. Politics often gets in the way of effective solutions to dealing with issues such as violence, overcrowding, and recidivism in prison.
Change: All users can now post articles into the sub -- just keep the sub's topic/focus above in mind and please stay on-topic.
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Rule: Do not post insults or ad hominem attacks! No name calling! In Reddit's "Reddiquette" this is called "remember the human." In normal conversation it's called "don't be a dick." You're talking to another human -- be civil.
Rule: Stick to the sub's topic. The focus of this sub is reforming prisons, an admittedly broad topic but not an unlimited one.
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Behavior: Upvote early and often. There can hardly be a thing of too many upvotes -- upvotes are positivity and happiness. And you have an unlimited supply of them on Reddit. So use them!
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An Interactive Documentary based on Michelle Alexander's "The New Jim Crow" Developed With an Incarcerated Artist/Activist
Hello all. I wanted to share a project that has been in the works for about two years to hear what you all think of it.
I've been collaborating with an artist and activist, Darrell Fair, on a project about mass incarceration call Bird. Bird is an interactive documentary where players can piece together memories from Darrell's life, told through recorded interviews of him and his family, his own hand-drawn art and animations, and through various interactions such as home-video projects and telephone calls. The goal is to leverage the digital technology of video games to connect to people outside of the black-box of prison, so that people can have meaningful conversations about mass incarceration.
It's a very intimate and vulnerable look at Darrell's life, resulting in what I think is a powerful experience of humanization of the prison population. I'm at the point where I am ready to share this project with players and at festivals and I'm searching for an audience that would have a genuine vested interest in this story.
For those that would like more information about this, you can find out more about it here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2920280/Bird/ or a short video on it here: https://youtu.be/61cSbcWhRfA
I understand this is a divisive topic, and an unorthodox medium for exploration of mass incarceration, but I'd love to hear your honest thoughts. What do you all think? Is this something you would be intrigued by?
16:56 UTC
The Quilters (Trailer - 2024) Tasked with creating quilts for foster children in Missouri, the men in a maximum security facility stitch the dreams of future generations.
FESTIVAL AWARDS LIST: Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival - Audience Award Short Film
Bend Film Festival - Audience Award Best Short
Santa Fe International Film Festival - Oscar Qualifying Best Documentary Short Award
Lake County Film Festival - Jury Award for Best Short Documentary
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/jenifermcshane/review/933308180/5780c85d10
23:12 UTC
Casting Formerly Incarcerated Folks for a Film!
Hi all,
I am Charlotte, a Casting Associate for director Joshua Z Weinstein. We are currently casting real people to play roles in his upcoming feature-length film. As it has to do with a man who is out on parole and trying to navigate life after prison, we want to give people who have been formerly incarcerated the chance to apply. NO ACTING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED, JUST AN INTEREST IN ACTING!! The film will shoot on Staten Island in the Spring of 2025.
We're looking for BIG PERSONALITIES. Casting both men and women, and people of all ages -- tell your sisters, wives, aunts, and uncles to apply too!
If you are interested, please fill out the submission form, which is the first step of our casting process. It takes less than 10 minutes to do, and is fun to fill out.
Early bird gets the worm! Please apply ASAP!!
The link to the open call is on Google Forms, the link is: https://forms.gle/x9MvxPGRGnD8WxNK7
Questions? Email: tugboatcasting@gmail.com
All the best and I look forward to seeing you!!
16:04 UTC
Solid redemption arc
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Marshall Legal Clinic
The Marshall Legal Clinic is back with two new dates in November and February! Don't miss this chance for FREE record expungement services & legal referrals. Registration required - see link
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Rebuttal from Robert Roberson’s Legal Team to 10.23.2024 Statement from Office of Attorney General (OAG)
"The Office of the Attorney General issued a press release, bearing the seal of the State of Texas, doubling down on its grotesque misrepresentations of Robert Roberson’s innocence case endeavoring to discredit Mr. Roberson."
Click link for more information:
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Unfortunately, She Will Keep Her Job
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Texas committee approves subpoena for death row inmate ahead of his execution
"Just a day before his scheduled execution, death row inmate Robert Roberson has been subpoenaed to testify before a Texas House committee that is reconsidering the lawfulness of his conviction for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter – a crime advocates say did not happen."
Click the link for more information:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/16/us/robert-roberson-texas-execution-advocates/index.html
06:30 UTC
Help Launch a Coding Program for Incarcerated QTBIPOC Individuals Near Release
Hello, my name is Vonds, a Black transgender non-binary and neurodivergent individual passionate about helping QTBIPOC folks near release from incarceration.
I’m starting an organization to teach coding to QTBIPOC individuals one year from release, offering them skills for financial stability and purpose. This project will create opportunities for those historically excluded from tech and reduce recidivism.
Your support will help cover my personal expenses as I dedicate myself full-time to developing a curriculum, building partnerships, and securing funding.
With 6 years of tech experience and a computer science degree in progress, I’m uniquely positioned to lead this impactful program. Any contribution or share helps make this vision a reality!
Thank you!
20:54 UTC
Don’t Give Up
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