Compassion Has Risen
Sentencing alternatives are punishments other than time in prison or jail that can be given to individuals who commit crimes. These alternatives aim to repair harms suffered by victims, benefit…[...]
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The Drawbacks to Being a Woman
The United States currently incarcerates approximately 172,700 women, making up about 10 percent of the total incarcerated population. Over the years, women's incarceration rates have been increasing at a faster…[...]
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A One-sided System Turned Against Prison Residents
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Some edits were made for clarity. It is a shame DOC stopped the good time…[...]
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Classification File’s Are The Backbone Of Your Incarceration
Missouri Prison Reform recieved the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. I am incarcerated at the Jefferson City Correctional Cntr. who has been in prison since 93',…[...]
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Define Me By The Good I Have Done And Am Going To Do
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. Hello, my name is Justin Campbell. I have been incarcerated most of my adult life.…[...]
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The Conflict of Interest
It’s easy to see after the train has jumped the tracks that all the warning signs of a problem existed but was ignored... Here is an example; law enforcement is…[...]
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The Dog Days Of Summer
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri prison. Some edits were made for clarity. Hello, here is the new method that MODOC is using…[...]
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A Miscarriage Of Justice
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri prison. Some edits were made for clarity. Names were redacted by Missouri Prison Reform. I truly believe…[...]
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The Injustice System
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a family member of a prison resident. This was posted with their permission. The events of this week have left me completely…[...]
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