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Staff Undermining Authority

Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Some edits were made for clarity. There is a newly appointed Sergeant that is trying to take over the Jefferson Kitchen. He is undermining the authority of the Warden as she signed a Inner Office Communication stating that all workers can […]

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Not The Happiest Time Of Year For ALL

Holidays are traditionally a time of celebration, joy, and togetherness. However, for many families with incarcerated loved ones, these special occasions often carry a heavy burden of separation, loss, profound sadness, and emotional distress. Incarcerated individuals and their families during holidays is a topic that sheds light on the challenges faced by those affected by […]

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Staff Are Not The Only Victims

Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Hi this Blog ,News posted for ALL MDOC and families to see! There are different stories in the News Papers Where offender’ s committed violence against employees , ( hit officers in the face, or spit on officers, etc.etc.). And the […]

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Ignoring and Making Up Policies

Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Here at the JCCC the Warden signed an IOC (Inner Office Communication) that stated when kitchen workers are done in their respected areas they can leave for the day, however a newly promoted Sergeant on a power trip Stated He don’t […]

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WAKE UP MODOC

In the heart of Missouri’s prison system lies a crisis that demands our immediate attention and collective action. It is a situation that not only challenges our notions of justice but attacks the core of our humanity – the alarming and tragic prevalence of overdosing and deaths among incarcerated individuals. As we delve into this […]

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Mailroom Fraud

Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Here at the Jefferson City Correctional Center we have more mail issues. The mail room is stating the US Post Offices will not give tracking numbers for priority boxes, envelopes etc. Not on every priority envelope and box etc it is […]

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Less Than Human

Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. So the Central Offices Office of Professional Standards Investigator came to speak to me about a discrimination, retaliation claim I have against some Correctional Officers. This is after they already denied my IRR,Grievance, and Grievance Appeal stating not enough evidence, and […]

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