Blogs

Our blogs are short articles and opinion pieces. Our blogs should be considered opinion, not facts. These blogs were written by various inmate writers, and gathered under one or two names to protect their identities. While many of the statistics are probably accurate, GPS does not verify the statistical data or claims presented in blog posts. If you would like to contribute to our blogs, contact us via our contact page, or email at: accountability@gps.press.

Does Georgia Profit from Inmate Deaths Through Insurance?

January 19, 2026DOJ investigation,Fact Check,GDC,Myths,prison conditions

A social media claim suggests GDC profits from inmate deaths through insurance policies. While the "dead peasant insurance" scandal was real for corporations, no evidence supports this theory for prisons...

How to Create a Parole Packet for Georgia State Prisoners

February 27, 2025#GDC,#GeorgiaDepartmentofcorrections,#ParoleForAll

For families and advocates of incarcerated individuals in Georgia, preparing a well-organized parole packet can significantly increase the chances of a successful parole review. While parole consideration is automatic, submitting...

Your Rights and the GDC’s Responsibilities: What Families Need to Know When an Inmate Dies

February 23, 2025#GDC,#GeorgiaDepartmentofcorrections

If your loved one dies in Georgia’s prison system, you deserve to know your rights and what the Georgia DOC is required to do. This guide explains the full process—from...

An Overview of the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

February 13, 2025

The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles (often referred to simply as the Parole Board) is an independent, constitutional agency responsible for making critical decisions about parole and clemency...

Georgia Prisoner’s Handbook

February 8, 2025

Georgia DOC Inmate Handbook Official Georgia Department of Corrections inmate handbook – comprehensive guide to policies and procedures. View PDF Document...

Legal Access Failures in Georgia Prisons

January 21, 2025#JusticeForAll,#ReformNow,Unconstitutional treatment

Georgia prisons are failing to provide inmates with basic legal access, violating constitutional rights...

Separate Gangs, Save Lives: Gang Control in Georgia Prisons

December 24, 2024DOJ investigation,gang control,gang separation,Gang violence,GDC accountability,prison homicides,prison reform,Security Threat Groups,Washington State Prison

Gang violence killed 100+ in Georgia prisons in 2024. The DOJ found gangs control entire housing units. Arizona cut violence 50% with gang separation. Texas achieved major reductions in homicide...