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Contradictory parole
2023

Contradictory parole
Ridgley, Jonathan ColeTexas
Parole
2022

Parole
Harkleroad, JamesFlorida
Arkansas Department of Corrections parole practices
2022

Arkansas Department of Corrections parole practices
Brownell, Charles A.Arkansas
In the matter of Board of Parole
circa 2022

In the matter of Board of Parole
Feighner, BrandonIowa
As of today, the California parole board has too wide of a range
December 30, 2021

As of today, the California parole board has too wide of a range
Jenkins, RaymondCalifornia
The cry of unfairness with parole procedures
July 30, 2021

The cry of unfairness with parole procedures

 THE CRY OF UNFAIRNESS WITH PAROLE PROCEDURES Those who are in prison for any length of time that has seen the parole panel or board on two or more occasions wonder what more progress can...
Smith, Dr. HenryNew Jersey
Life on parole
2021

Life on parole
Carter, Harold Sanford, IIIPennsylvania
Writing of Datra Johnson Vol. II (Texas parole system)
October 2018

Writing of Datra Johnson Vol. II (Texas parole system)

 American Prison Writing Archive Writing of Datra Johnson Vol. II (Texas Parole System) In the books Texas, has a way to justify there actions, without reason, (at least this is what they believe). Once you...
Johnson, Datra C.Texas
Parole in Michigan
August 9, 2018

Parole in Michigan

 Parole in Michigan 467-Words By: Christopher J. Velthuysen What is parole? Parole is a conditional release firm prison during which the offender continues to serve his/her sentence. An (order of parole) has standard mandatory conditions,...
Velthuysen, Christopher JohnMichigan
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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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