Georgia Prisoners’ Speak

What Happens in Prison Doesn’t Stay There

How Georgia’s Prison Conditions Impact Us All Introduction Most people believe what happens in prisons has little to do with their everyday lives. After all, the common perception is that prisons are meant to punish those who break the law—out of sight, out of mind. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. What happens …

The Crisis of Deception and Mismanagement in Georgia’s Prison System

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is at the center of a growing scandal, marked by deception, systemic failures, and inhumane conditions. Investigations by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have laid bare an institution that has repeatedly misled lawmakers, courts, and the public while allowing violence and neglect to …