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I'm not exactly sure how to go about writing to you about this prison time
February 10, 2021

I'm not exactly sure how to go about writing to you about this prison time

Paulhamus, TerriAlabama
Health care
July 20, 2020

Health care

PQ is on file! Health Care I don't even like to call it that, because there isn't much "care" involved. The many examples I could give on this non-care would take more than the page...
Kannell, AnjaAlabama
The sources of stress
June 10, 2020

The sources of stress

PG 1 of 3 The Sources of Stress Where to begin? I suppose I don't have to talk about the pre-trial period...that in itself is more stress than one can imagine. Then add to that...
Kannell, AnjaAlabama
What is life like in an Alabama prison?
March 3, 2020

What is life like in an Alabama prison?

What is life like in an Alabama prison? The answer for thousands of men and women is simple: Hell. The State of Alabama has for decades proved its inability to operate safe and humane prisons...
Battles, JenniferAlabama
I came to prison January 15, 2018
August 6, 2018

I came to prison January 15, 2018

NO TITLE I came to prison January 15, 2018. Four days before coming to prison, I found out I was 4 weeks pregnant. Both bittersweet moments, but for the most part, I had to plan...
Harris, RojonahAlabama
Consuming thoughts
June 18, 2018

Consuming thoughts

Consuming Thoughts by Daniel Scott 6/18. The end is near it seems. I am 30 years old and I have life with out parole. I have attempted suicide over four times. I have begun being...
Scott, DanielAlabama
Solitary misery
June 18, 2018

Solitary misery

Solitary Misery By Daniel Scott 6/18 Days lost waisting and waiting. Dreams are given to us of a possible end to our solitude and isolation. The long lengths of isolation disturbing out minds. Lack of...
Scott, DanielAlabama
The incubus of a lifer
January 31, 2018

The incubus of a lifer

The Incubus of a Lifer: My plight began some twenty-four (24) years ago - during a dumb night of partying with a group of teenager’s alongshore the Perdido River in Barrineau Park, Florida; a common...
N’DjamenaAlabama
I am a slavery abolitionist
October 31, 2017

I am a slavery abolitionist

I am a slavery abolitionist! Today here in America and especially here in Alabama we have an issue that exist and has existed since the birth of our nation - that issue is slavery. Many...
Swift JusticeAlabama
The honorable Dr. Martin Luther King
July 31, 2017

The honorable Dr. Martin Luther King

The Honorable Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stated “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Many inmates including myself are the recipient of many acts of injustice taking place behind the walls of...
Peebles, JohnnyAlabama
Smoke and mirrors
October 20, 2016

Smoke and mirrors

John Gargano 56134-066 L.S.C.I. Butner Low P . O; Box 999 Butner, NC 2 75 09 9/21/2012 narcotic violations. The viewpoint and perspective | of a present day inmate regarding the criminaljustice system in this...
Gargano, JohnAlabama
Institutionalisation defined
August 28, 2016

Institutionalisation defined

Smith, Andrew JacksonAlabama
Auburn APAEP in prison
August 25, 2016

Auburn APAEP in prison

Auburn APAEP in Prison The opportunity for degree acquisition accredited by the American Council of Education (A. C. E.) while confined to one of the most suppressive prison systems (Alabama Department of Corrections) in the...
Smith, Andrew JacksonAlabama
A day in life
July 12, 2015

A day in life

Donald D. Hairgrove Alabama A Day in Life Doing time in prison is more than a falling away of the days into months, months into years and years into decades. It's a period of a...
Hairgrove, Donald D.Alabama
A single unheard voice
July 12, 2015

A single unheard voice

Donald D. Hairgrove "A Single Unheard Voice" I truly have nothing but pity for the citizens of this State. The reason being...they are being duped for their tax dollars to fund the horrendously unconstitutional prison...
Hairgrove, Donald D.Alabama
Introspection
April 22, 2015

Introspection

Jamaal Freeman Alabama Introspection Topic: Thoughts of A Konvict "The divine manifestation of God!?*" Prisons are a place where criminals are confined for breaking the laws within a society, that is governed by laws, and...
Freeman, JamaalAlabama
Whistle blower targeted
2015

Whistle blower targeted

"WHISTLE BLOWER TARGETED" I am 46 years old with NO criminal history. I have been involved in public/private law enforcement (L.E.) for over 20 years. In May 2008, I testified to a Federal grand jury...
Smith, John D.Alabama
Maintaining order
November 24, 2014

Maintaining order

Maintaining Order Maintaining order. I have been confronted with this statement upon simple and reasonable request. Staff have an oath and a need to maintain order. But when is it taking it too far? I’ve...
Scott, DanielAlabama
Conform and reform
November 24, 2014

Conform and reform

Conform and Reform Conform: adapt to rule, pattern, custom, etc. Reform: form again; reconstruct; reclaim; amend, improve, abandon evil practices. The words conform and reform are spoken and written more in my environment and studies....
Scott, DanielAlabama
Conforming and reforming and the need for improving
November 2014

Conforming and reforming and the need for improving

Daniel Scott 11/2014 Conforming and Reforming and the Need for Improving Conform: adapt to rule, pattern, custom, etc. Reform: form again reconstruct; reclaim; amend, improve, abandon evil practices. I hear these two words spoken and...
Scott, DanielAlabama
Adaptive core curriculum for prisoners
February 6, 2014

Adaptive core curriculum for prisoners

Andrew Jackson Smith Elmore Correctional Center (AL) Adaptive Core Curriculum for Prisoners The human brain is designed to sustain oneself throughout a perilous journey from helplessness to hopefulness. The most incredible adaptability, exhibited in both...
Smith, Andrew JacksonAlabama
I am writing to shed some light
February 6, 2014

I am writing to shed some light

February 6, 2014 To Whom. it may concern; I am Writing to shed some light on a matter that many are neglecting to give a platform. I have read many articles in the editorials focusing...
Peebles, JohnnyAlabama
Incarcerated, disabled veterans
January 12, 2014

Incarcerated, disabled veterans

Andrew Jackson Smith Elmore Correctional Center (AL) Incarcerated Disabled Veterans Many issues concerning out military veterans exist today and attempts to address most are in progress. Some neglect has been identified, such as the length...
Smith, Andrew JacksonAlabama
Prisoner's solution to prison's problems: A proposal for a new paradigm
June 21, 2013

Prisoner's solution to prison's problems: A proposal for a new paradigm

No Title America's prison population is a community with characteristics parallel to any other, but in unique proportions. In a previous paper entitled "Mass Producing Mentally Ill Citizens in America's Prison", appearing in Fourth City:...
Smith, Andrew JacksonAlabama
What prisoners learn
2013

What prisoners learn

What Prisoners Learn By Andrew Jackson Smith Elmore Correctional Center 228252 -A I -54A 3520 Marion Spillway Rd. Elmore, AL 36025-1532 The author has a B.S. in General Studies with a major in Psychology; B.S....
Smith, Andrew JacksonAlabama
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