Leo Alexander

A Second Chance for Georgia: Fixing Parole With the Reform It Desperately Needs

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Georgia’s parole system is failing—and people are dying behind bars after serving 30, 40, even 50 years with no path to release. In 2026, lawmakers have a chance to fix it. We call it the Second Chance Parole Reform Act. Here’s what needs to change—and how you can help.

Caught in the Gears: The Ordeal of Jason Palmer and Georgia’s Ongoing Crisis of Justice

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Jason Palmer’s conviction for murder in Camden County is riddled with red flags: no evidence, a conflicted juror, a rushed verdict, and inhumane prison conditions. His story exposes how Georgia’s criminal justice system still fails the innocent, and why ongoing reform is so urgent.

Rule 3.8 Comes to Georgia: A New Tool for Prisoner Justice

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Georgia’s adoption of Rule 3.8 gives prisoners a powerful new tool to demand justice, requiring prosecutors to act when new evidence of innocence or misconduct surfaces. Learn how this rule can be used in real cases to overturn wrongful convictions and restore fairness.

A New Path to Justice: What Georgia’s HB 176 Means for Incarcerated Individuals

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With the signing of HB 176, Georgia has restored the right to out-of-time appeals, opened the door to guilty plea challenges, and guaranteed legal counsel for indigent defendants. This long-overdue law corrects the fallout from Cook v. State and gives thousands a new chance to pursue justice.

Invisible Scars: A Path to Healing and Reform in Georgia’s Prisons

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Georgia’s prison crisis demands immediate action—but there’s hope. In this powerful conclusion to our Invisible Scars series, we explore proven solutions from states and countries that have transformed their prison systems, significantly improving safety, cutting costs, and reducing recidivism. Discover how Georgia can implement humane reforms to break the cycle of violence and neglect, and learn exactly how you can help drive real, lasting change.

Invisible Scars: Cycle of Retaliation and Abuse in Georgia Prisons

Prisoners kneeling with hands over their faces in a Georgia prison, surrounded by armed guards, symbolizing the voices and experiences of Georgia prisoners’ speak about incarceration issues.

Inside Georgia’s prisons, silence is enforced through fear, and those who speak up are punished brutally. Officers incite beatings, gang members control dorms, and retaliation is policy—not exception. From mothers being extorted to inmates beaten for asking questions, this is not a correctional system—it’s a war zone disguised as justice. What happens when the people meant to protect become the abusers? This isn’t just cruelty—it’s corruption in uniform. Read the stories they don’t want you to hear.

Invisible Scars: How Georgia’s Prisons Perpetuate Trauma and Abuse

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Behind Georgia’s prison walls, inmates live in perpetual fear—witnessing brutality, murder, and unimaginable cruelty. The violence they witness leaves invisible scars: trauma untreated and voices unheard. Using firsthand accounts and DOJ findings, this article brings these hidden realities to light, demanding urgent change.

Death by Neglect: Georgia’s Prison Medical Care Crisis

Prison shouldn’t be a death sentence, yet in Georgia, medical neglect has become routine, costing inmates their health, dignity, and too often, their lives. Behind bars, preventable illnesses escalate unchecked, while families endure the agony of silence and inaction. This is a humanitarian crisis hidden in plain sight—one that Georgia can no longer ignore.

Retaliation & Silencing of Prisoners: The Hidden Cost of Speaking Out

Oppressed African American man behind prison bars with chains, expressing injustice and plea for reform in the Georgia Prisoners’ Speak campaign.

In Georgia’s prisons, telling the truth can get you punished. Inmates who speak out about abuse or corruption often face retaliation, isolation, or worse. Until this system of fear is dismantled, the truth will remain buried.

Triple Bunking Crisis: The Harsh Reality Inside Georgia Prisons

In Georgia prisons, men live stacked like human cargo—three men confined to spaces designed for one, each given just enough room to stand. This isn’t just overcrowding; it’s a humanitarian crisis. Step inside the stark reality of triple bunking and discover why change can’t wait.