Prison Strip Searches Are Degrading — Here’s My Story
WEBOct 4, 2022 · There were three of us in the “search tank,” two others and me. Let’s call them Bob and Billy. As Billy and I uncomfortably undressed, Sweaty started to swear, repeating again, “You take your clothes off!”. “No,” Bob refused. “This is humiliating and degrading.”. Bob looked to Billy and me for support and received none.
Life Without Parole Prison Sentence Means No Second Chances
WEBSep 21, 2022 · The goal of life without parole is to make someone die in prison. But you can already argue that incarcerated people are symbolically dead to the broader public — locked away, out of sight, out of mind. Prison is a cruel purgatory. In here, the most abominable sinner can become an admirable saint only to …
A Reporter’s Glossary of Prison Jargon - Prison Journalism Project
WEBBOARD: A reference to the Board of Parole Hearings, which determine parole suitability.. CALPIA (or PIA): California Prison Industry Authority, a program in California that employs incarcerated people to produce more than 1,400 goods and services including office furniture, clothing, food and other goods to sell to state agencies. CDV: Conduct Violation in …
Washington State Prison Shutdowns Target Medium-Security …
WEBNov 10, 2021 · On August 12, officials announced that one medium-security prison that will be fully shut down is the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Washington. This facility is unique in many ways. The number of volunteers here is greater than in all other state facilities combined. It is known for its selection of educational programs and trade ...
One Man's Guide to Prison Tattoos — Prison Journalism Project
WEBOct 7, 2022 · One very common recipe to make chain gang ink is water, alcohol and copious amounts of soot. The water should ideally come from a bottle, but it mostly comes from our sinks. The alcohol pads are a little trickier and must be obtained by a medical orderly, an inmate assigned to work the compound’s medical building.
The Transitioning World of a California’s Women’s Prison
WEBJun 21, 2021 · Since the law took effect in January 202, 261 transgender women in male prisons have requested a transfer to a women’s prison, according to CDCR. Proponents of the law have said that male prisoners would not falsify their gender just to be in a better environment, and they also note that the law allows the state to refuse to transfer a trans ...
It’s Hard to Fall in Love or Stay in Love in Prison
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · It’s not easy to form romantic relationships inside prison or continue them with lovers on the outside. Prisons employ strict rules around physical touch, partnerships and other forms of closeness. But in spite of these challenges, people still seek and foster intimacy behind bars. In fact, many PJP writers have found that falling in love is ...
Solitary Confinement Caused Lasting Damage to My Mental Health
WEBOct 21, 2022 · Oftentimes, a stint in solitary lasts more than a month. Research has shown that solitary confinement shortens lives, even after release. And people who spend time in solitary confinement are at greater risk of experiencing adverse psychological, emotional and behavioral effects. Shockingly, while only 6% to 8% of the total prison population ...
Stories From Women in Prison — Prison Journalism Project
WEBJan 16, 2024 · Women in Prison. Between 1980 and 2019, the female incarcerated population increased by more than 700% according to a study conducted by The Sentencing Project. This is the result of particular policies that uniquely impact women, such as more expansive law enforcement efforts, stiffer drug sentencing laws and post-conviction barriers to reentry.
Preparing for a Parole Board Hearing - Prison Journalism Project
WEBMay 24, 2021 · Preparing for the Board of Prison Hearings (BPH) can be traumatizing. It is only made easier if you decide to opt-out and sign a waiver stating you are not prepared to present your plea for parole. I do not recommend that action unless you are under a district attorney referral and are looking at a new case. For at least six months before your ...