Prison is an upside down world where right is wrong and wrong is right where evil is called good and good is considered evil. And if you refuse to fit into the mold prison officials try to fit you in, you are actively ostrasized, criticized and villianized. You […]
Hello world. Virginia’s Special Session began two days ago and among the many topics of discussion are two bills that would significantly change the way prisoners earn good time and bring back parole in Virginia. There will always be opposition to change of any kind, however, the opposition […]
Since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, a number of protesters and rioters of the dumpster-fire and ski-mask variety have found themselves detained for noble acts that change the world– like toppling statues of racists or torching cop cars or inflicting necessary violence. No good deed, it […]
There is something that I want people to understand. It is of paramount importance that people be open minded and rid themselves of the notion that all incarcerated people are cold hearted, stone faced, uneducated, morally piss poor, untrustworthy, menacing people who have no heart, who shy away […]
Peace to the free world. This is just a memo from a someone that is being held against his will at a correctional facility called, “Nottoway.” Thaey refuse to get central air so the only air that we a provided come from our fans that they allow us […]
I used to try to tell myself that people don’t/won’t understand what it’s like to be a prisoner; locked away from your loved ones, stripped of your independence, detached from society, and treated as if you were a roach visiting a five star restaurant. BUT, rationality always kicked […]
today I learned that County jail facilities are over–charging inmate families to put money on their accounts. 1) FOR PHONE FUNDS, IT COST AN $7.00 (So if a family memebr puts $10.00 on a loved ones phone they will be charged $7.00; 2) FOR AN INMATE’S TRUST ACCOUNT, […]
Why is it that you have to fight for the American dream? Have you ever given any real thought to homelessness in America, do you realize it doesn’t have to exist? One of the main reasons manufacturing is outsourced is the low price of a huge work force, […]
prision journey #1 just to clarify i came to prision for 2 counts felony assult on the jail deputies, when i was told i’d would be released in 1998 from prision if i plead guilty,,so i did so, and that never happened.sadly elonor roosevelt once said “if you […]
Hello World, The wriedest thing ever, Right… A few KDOC/EDCF employees was very recently fired and it is said a few were in hand cuffs. These employees were a Deputy Warden, Major, a Lt., and a couple if Captains. This stems from reportedly an inmate death, which these […]
There are so many things that have gone unaddressed within these Prison Communities acoss America. THE DEHUMANIZATIION THE WIDESPREAD UNACCOUNTED FOR VIOLENCE THE CASTNG OFF OF HUMAN LIVES THE UNGODLY WASTE OF STATE AND FEDERAL DOLLARS THIS METHOD OF REHABILITATION IS JUST NOT PRACTICAL THE CONSEQUENCES OF IT […]
I have been incarcerated for about 4 years in this facility, 5 years total. I have stayed out of trouble pretty much my entire sentence. I tried my best to accomplish certificates, closing my case plan and taking classes to help me in the future. I respect authority […]
my thoughts I want to reflect on the days that I was on death row. before I speak on the facts I first would like to say that in life every person will be held accountable for there actions. with those words said. I was the youngest on […]
Sinners and saints. Gangsters and businessmen. Prisoners don’t always fit into neat boxes. BagMan swallowed balloons full of dope so he could sell it and care for his daughter. He had portraits of her all over his body. Convict was in prison for burning a cross but afraid […]
Prison can be what you make it here in Ohio.It’s not as serious as it use to be. It’s more mental today, although you can get what you looking for. I’ve been incarcerated for sixteen years, and I’ve seen a major shift in mentalities from C.O.’s, to staff, […]
today i woke up in this hellhole to the same ass shit each and everyday listing to how they are going back to the community to mess are kids up with that bull…. you would think they would learn their lesson but these lame ass how should i […]
They say all we do is complain, They say we don’t use our brain, They say things will never change, They say we ain’t worth the time, They say we’re institutionalize after a dime, They say people returning to prison just as fast as they are being release, […]
Our prisons are supposed be places where offenders are rehabilitated. While in prison, they are supposed to have time to reflect on what they’ve done and receive tools to help them re-chart the course of their lives such that when they get out, they can become contributing members […]
Im not sure how things is in other prisons in other states. I’ve got about 10 years in the prison system I Ohio. Like right now I’m in my cell typing this jpay message on a jp5 player/tablet. But I will have to take this to a kiosk […]
Doing time is like sitting in front of a clock on the wall in your 4th grade class. You watch the clock and time seems to sit still ,some times it seemed to stand still even go backwards while you imagined 8 more years of boring school Doing […]
I’m 47 years old and I was 25 when I was sent to prison. I was given a sixty year prison sentence for a drug over dose case back in 1998.the first case on overdoses of its kind in the state of Virginia.I’ve seen a lot threw the […]
There are various reasons why there is so much violence going on within the prison system. Gang, neighborhood, and city beefs are contributing factors. But the main reason behind alot of the violence that takes place behind these walls is drugs. There is no question that we have […]
If you’ve never been God bless you if you have you know it is a living hell and this is not metaphoric.All of you who have family can send this blog to your loved 1 and check its authenticity. There is no love in prison 0. There are […]
when will it stop! the violence in jail the violence on the streets, from cops and prison guards who think being in control of our lives at some point in the name of safety is a pass to commit personalized crimes against the public and those in custody. […]
Dear Governor Northam First let me apologize for taking up your valuable time. But what I’m about to say is very important to me.I’m an offender at Nottoway Correctional Center.I’m sure my concern will be trevor to you but it means a great deal to myself and other […]
prison is a place for nobody you have no life nobody to talk to nobody to help you it like your a forgotting soul it would be nice to just feel like spmebody could care about you help you out with the struggles in life just because we […]
(Warren Correctional Institution. P.O. Box 120. Lebanon Ohio. 45036) Some days are hard and some days are easy. The worst days are when you call home and you hear your mom has died. My mom had stage 4 brain cancer. It broke her down in a little less […]
In this environment I’ve been introduced to a number of characters, which can be described as diverse, but analogued in so many catagories. For example: There are gangs. Some use that sort of platform to display their dominance, some use it to feel superior of another, some use […]
Doing time in prison can be extremely rough. Not because you’re around criminals but just having your freedom taking away can do something to your mental state of mind. Having friends and family in your corner can makes doing time a little easier. I have seen guys with […]
I talked about my case in my last blog. I’am so ashamed of what I have done , there is nothing I can say or do to change what happened that day. I killed a man but I’am not a killer, God knows I didn’t mean to kill […]
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