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Audio – Prison Count and Schedule
To follow up on Philip Brasfield's piece posted yesterday, "To Sleep, Perchance to Dream," about sleep deprivation in prison, this is audio of Rick (via phone), also currently in TDCJ, describing the daily schedule and count procedure. Keep in mind that they go to...
‘To Sleep, Perchance to Dream’ by Philip Brasfield
If you want a good night's sleep in Texas, don't look for it in prison. Finding respite from the constant noise and bright lights in cell blocks and dormitories is increasingly difficult in general population. In special housing areas (Administrative Segregation), it...
AI on ‘Women Behind the Wall’ Podcast with Gloria Killian 8/20/2015
Please tune in for this Thursday's episode of Women Behind the Wall Podcast, hosted by Gloria Killian. I am thrilled and honored to be her guest for the hour (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT). Gloria is the Executive Director of ACWIP (Action Committee for Women in Prison), and...
Yvette Louisell – Parole Hearing
Yvette Louisell is one of our adoptees. She was a 17-year old University of Iowa student when she was sentenced to life without parole. She turned 44 in the Iowa Correctional Institute for Woman (ICIW) last July 5th. Because of the work of Brian Stevenson and his...
Cards from Inmates
If you've written to an inmate for any length of time, chances are you've received a card, similar to the ones above. Cartoon characters are a popular subject for artists on the inside. Because no cash is allowed in prison, inmates will trade goods from commissary or...
Review of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
What's Mercy, Anyway? Reading a book about the work of someone who has dedicated his life to freeing the innocent is inspiring. When youâre reading that book behind bars, it also evokes melancholy and wishful thinking. No matter where you are when you crack the cover...