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Another day in Calipatria
March 17, 2019

Another day in Calipatria

 American Prison Writing Archive The Digital Humanities Initiative Hamilton College (A.P.W.A.) 198 College Hill Road Clinton, New York 13323 
 16 March 2019 
 Another Day In Calipatria 
 Life in this California Prison is...
Convict, John Q.California
The bubble: sentencing law confusion
January 1, 2019

The bubble: sentencing law confusion

 THE BUBBLE SENTENCING LAW CONFUSION To many current as well as most former prisoners, Sentencing Law is very confusing, as ironically enough, for many licensed practicing "Criminal Law" Attorneys. Surprised, we don't be as the...
Convict, John Q.California
California inmate pay rate schedule
October 21, 2016

California inmate pay rate schedule

 CALIFORNIA INMATE PAY RATE SCHEDULE One would think that it is well past the time for a increase in prisoner pay rates in the CDCR? I would say yes, however Prisoncrats and Legislators naturally would...
Convict, John Q.California
The culture of the cheats
October 15, 2016

The culture of the cheats

 The American Prison Writing Archive (APWA) Digital Humanities Initiative (DHI) Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road Clinton, New York 13323 23 November 2014 Re: Essay Based Upon First-Hand Experience Subject: The Culture of the Cheats...
Convict, John Q.California
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If you are working on an APWA-related project, please let us know how you plan to utilize the Archive. We hope to share information about your work with our readers and, whenever possible, with relevant APWA authors.

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