This series shares reflections directly from people in prison — what gives them hope, what causes harm, and what they believe needs to change.
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Responses by:
Freyja in Virginia
Role: Adopter / Penpal / Friend
💬 The Good: What’s one positive thing you’ve seen or experienced in prison?
Tablets with access to educational materials and messaging (Emessage/phone).
💬 The Bad: What’s one negative thing you’ve seen or experienced in prison?
The lack of access to mental health care, and the widespread excessive overuse and policies of indefinite “administrative segregation” which can further deteriorate one’s mental stability, cause mental distress/instability, and emotional instability. Staff abuse, misconduct, and retaliation. Inhumane living conditions.
💬 The Change: If you could change one thing about prison, what would it be?
That the incarcerated population were treated like human beings, with respect, and set them up for success, not failure.
💬 For Adopters, Family, and Other Advocates: Please tell us about your experience supporting someone in prison.
Advocating for the incarcerated has been the most enlightening and rewarding thing I’ve ever done. Witnessing their self growth, compassion for others, and drive to better themselves as well as those around them is absolutely amazing.
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