Georgia Prisoners’ Speak

FAQs on Independent Prison Investigations in Georgia

Independent investigations in Georgia’s prisons unveil systemic issues, calling for accountability and reforms to protect human rights.

Establish moratoriums on costly jail and prison construction

Halting prison construction can save billions and address systemic issues like overcrowding and racial disparities, focusing on rehabilitation instead.

Reduce spending on the criminal legal system and increase investment in communities

Georgia’s $1.5 billion prison budget overshadows community needs, calling for a shift toward effective, community-based solutions to reduce crime.

Ultimate Guide to Community-Led Prison Reform Events

Explore how community-led events can drive meaningful prison reform and amplify the voices of those impacted by the justice system.

Georgia prisons are doing Virtually Nothing for Rehabilitation

Georgia prisons fall short in rehabilitation, yet inmates are self-educating in computer science, highlighting the need for better programs.

Georgia Prisons and 8th Amendment Violations

Georgia’s prisons face a crisis of violence, understaffing, and neglect, violating inmates’ 8th Amendment rights and demanding urgent reform.

Gangs in prison: why doesn’t Georgia separate gangs from civilians and rival gangs.

Georgia’s prison system struggles with gang violence, staffing shortages, and inadequate separation policies, threatening public safety and rehabilitation.

Failure to Protect: DOJ Findings on Georgia Prisons

A DOJ report reveals alarming violence, understaffing, and rights violations in Georgia prisons, demanding urgent reforms to protect inmates.

Study: Financial Impact of Incarceration on Families

Incarceration deeply impacts family finances, creating cycles of debt and instability that persist long after release.

How to Report Prison Abuse Safely in Georgia

Learn how to safely report prison abuse in Georgia, including resources, legal protections, and advocacy support for whistleblowers.