/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.
Sub-reddit rules:
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.
Behavior: Try not to downvote. That gives a sub a "negative" flavor. This is a bit different than Reddit's standard advice, but it works. Instead of downvoting, don't vote at all on some post -- "deafen" them with silence. But by all means, do not downvote just because you disagree with someone no matter how much of a twit or fool the person is. Ignore the fool and avoid negativity.
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!
Expectation: Expect some biased or unconventional article sources. An intelligent, informed person should know the positions and perspectives of multiple points of view. Knowing what "the other side" or other ideologies arguments and perspectives are is important.
Behavior: Avoid editorializing headlines. Try to keep headlines as article titles or objective summaries about what the article's about. Comments are the place for opinions and editorializing.
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14:00 UTC
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:
09:34 UTC
Unfortunately, She Will Keep Her Job
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16:50 UTC
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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02:13 UTC
The US Election and Criminal Justice System Reform
Elections are coming up in the US and it's interesting to think about what the candidates have said about the criminal justice system here and their plans for it. Harris wants to "reform the system" and Trump wants to "give authority back to law enforcement," (this website goes into the clims made by all the candidates) but it all sounds like empty words. What do y'all think, are we ever actually going to see some change?
17:41 UTC
Grandma arrested for feeding people in need
04:09 UTC
Justice Reimagined: A Community Conversation
02:17 UTC
What Exactly Does a Prison Reform Advocate Do?
What exactly does a prison reform advocate do?
Shit, bang my head against brick walls. Argue with people who think the moment you're convicted of a crime, you're no longer a human being. Go up against the largest, most corrupt system on earth and lose daily. Cry myself to sleep...
While all true, I also: help write and file appeals, writs of habeas corpus, and any other legal documents needed; which is all but impossible for a lot of individuals who do not have access to their files or court records for one reason or another.
Furthermore, some of those individuals cannot read or write in order to file said documents, nor do they have any knowledge of legal documents and systems (60% of the prison population in this country is illiterate).
I write letters for parole, run petitions for those that ask, pen pal with anyone that might need it, fight for changes in legislation to benefit those incarcerated and those after their incarceration. Help file clemency forms. Help file lawsuits. Network with other advocates, paralegals, and insiders to be able to reach out for help in any state and any situation.
Work endlessly to show others how sad, corrupt, and ineffective the injustice system of this country really is.
To get nowhere….
Because no one cares.
So I'll leave it at this…
America spends $80 billion a year to incarcerate 2.1 million people. The highest amount of individuals incarcerated WORLDWIDE. We spend 4X more on the prison industrial complex than education. We have the highest minimum sentences. The highest racial bias. The highest recidivism rates. Zero actual rehabilitation or real help reintegrating into society. Zero second chances.
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