FEATURED

The government misleads the public about the purpose of penitentiary. They state their purpose is for rehabilitation rather than penalizing. If this...

"Music Can Calm the Savage Beast," is a paraphrase of a quote by British Poet William Congreve, way back in 1697. Over 300...

Late adolescence and young adulthood, spanning ages 18 to 25, are critical stages of neurodevelopment. Current policies regarding youthful offenders fail to account for this, resulting in disproportionate sentences and potential constitutional violations. Scientific evidence supports reevaluating punishments for this demographic, emphasizing rehabilitation and reentry into society.

Is there a reason why the U.S. stands alone in imposing a sentence like (LWoP)? Yes, period, full stop. LWoP, like its older and...

It was an unusually quiet night, the normally blaring televisions and radios were silent. The typical long-distance conversations between inmates yelling back and forth...

Robert Shafer, 54, serving life without parole, shares his transformative story from prison. Despite committing murder, he seeks redemption and shares a message of hope. Embracing personal growth, he invites others to join his journey. To contact him, use the Securus website and search for Robert Shafer in Missouri.

There is an undeniable statistic that proves people convicted of homicide have the lowest rate of recidivism out of all classes of felons. Usually, these individuals serve a great deal of time in a correctional facility, came to prison at a young age, and have since matured into responsible adults. But those aren't the only reasons why "lifers" have such a high rate of success upon release.

My plan is to offer a monthly blog that educates and motivates you to strive for your dreams, and hopefully obtain them in the process. This is an underdog blog. We build our character, claw our way to the top of the rubble, and never give up. As a team, we can make life take us seriously. I'm pumped to begin this journey with you.