Uprising of Under-qualified & Violating CO’s
Missouri Prison Reform received the following message from a resident of a Missouri Prison. In accordance with a Sergeant today, he said that the administration is on him to…[...]
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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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Nothing Is Free, Someone Pays For It Somewhere
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. When I first…[...]
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A Revolving Door to a Cramped Corridor: A Cycle to Explore
As an organization dedicated to advocating for reform in Missouri's prison system, Missouri Prison Reform is persistently confronted with various issues impacting the justice system. Among these concerns, prison overcrowding…[...]
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Are People Goin to Listen? Do They Care?
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. "Listen one…[...]
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Fear And Loathing of Socialization in Prison
The following email was sent to Missouri Prison Reform by a resident of a Missouri prison. Fear And Loathing of Socialization in Prison People tend to wear a mask…[...]
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