The GDC – Where Ethics Goes to Die

Welcome to the Georgia Department of Corrections—where gangs run the prisons, staff smuggle in contraband, and taxpayers unknowingly fund private mansions and luxury lifestyles for incarcerated crime bosses. With record-breaking homicides, a healthcare system in collapse, and zero transparency, Georgia’s prison system isn’t just broken—it’s designed to fail. This hard-hitting expose uncovers the truth: over …

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The GDC: Where Everything’s Fine

Georgia’s Prison Crisis: A System Designed for Failure Welcome to Georgia’s prison system—where safety is optional, corruption is standard, and transparency is nonexistent. With record-breaking homicides, staff shortages of up to 70%, and cell doors that do not even lock, it is no wonder the U.S. Department of Justice called it a systemic violation of …

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Statement on Use of Inmate Security Officers

Official Statement from Georgia Prisoners’ Speak on the Use of Incarcerated Individuals for Staff Security Functions in Georgia Prisons Recent testimonies from various state prisons in Georgia, including Dooly State Prison, Smith State Prison, and Valdosta State Prison, have exposed a troubling practice where correctional officers recruit and utilize incarcerated individuals to perform staff security …

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Georgia Prison Conditions, Assaults & Suicide

This channel contains various videos of investigative reports on prison conditions throughout the Georgia Department of Corrections. Videos capture images of understaffed cellblocks, inmate abuse, violent assaults at Telfair State Prison, impact of gangs, and instances of inmate suicide at Hancock State Prison and others. WARNING: Some of these videos contain violent and graphic images. …

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Violence

With a lack of supervision, violence within the cells runs rampant.

Understaffed & Overweight

While this scene may appear tranquil, it masks a dangerous reality. In an emergency, this dorm could quickly become a death trap. It’s increasingly common for officers to be absent for hours, leaving no one to respond to crises. With no emergency call buttons available, inmates are left helpless, further enabling gangs to maintain control. …

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Living Conditions

Inmates are subjected to inhumane living conditions with mold, leaks, and missing floors.

Mealtime and Food Service in Georgia Prisons: A Crisis of Nutrition and Exploitation

These photos reveal the shocking reality of meals served in Georgia prisons. The food is nutritionally deficient, unappetizing, and often insufficient, leaving many incarcerated people hungry, malnourished, and at increased risk of health issues and violence. Lunches frequently consist of a single peanut butter or bologna sandwich—barely enough to sustain an adult. These meals are …

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Classification

The misclassification of inmates is how capital  punishment, corporal punishment, torture, rape, abuse etc. become the actual sentences of inmates extrajudicially. Corrections officers and the DOC administration are responsible for classifying and assigning inmates to cell blocks and specific cells. However, this is not a simple task like making the seating arrangement at one’s wedding …

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