The End Of Solitary Confinement in California?
Update 10/04/25: I think they might have brought this back. I’ll have to check. This week I read on SF Bay Review that California State and local prison have been forced to limit their use of solitary confinement units, or SHU. This is thanks to a settlement reached in the Ashker vs Brown federal class
How I broke out of my current writing slump.
Update 10/04/25: This works. I need to make it a routine. But this all works. Have you ever committed to doing something you loved, but once you’ve done it for a while you’re uninterested? Although you still have a heart to pursue your passions, you may find yourself in a slump when it comes to
He Pleads Guilty To Taking The Life Of His Cellmate. When He Said Why, Chills Ran Down My Spine
Update 10/04/25: I get it. Some people see him as a hero. I frequently read, watch and listen to things that pertain to inmates, former felons and jails. I recently watched a video about a man pleading guilty to killing his cellmate. The man’s name is Steven Sandison. He was assigned a new cellmate, and
Why I Don’t Want To Be A Victim Of The Prison System
Update 10/04/25: I don’t want to be a victim of the prison system because I don’t want that mindset. Prison stories are often filled with memories of inmates being victimized by the staff, the overall system or even other inmates. It’s hard to protect yourself from this type of harassment while you are under someone
The Importance of Following Your Inner Voice
Update 10/14/25: The inner voice is so important to me. It’s a guiding force. You can hear it, and you can also feel it, but how often do you ignore it? It’s the sometimes peacefully quiet, sometimes boldly obnoxious voice on the inside of you. It’s the voice that you second guess or brush off,
Beware Of Snitches At Herlong Prison Camp
Update 10/16/25: You have to mind your own business in prison camp. All you have to do is keep your focus on getting out of camp and going home. “Snitches get stitches” is a powerful statement that implies that tattle tales or snitches deserve the consequence of being beat up various people. The outside community
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