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Legal Rights for Families of Incarcerated Individuals

Families of incarcerated individuals navigate complex legal rights regarding visitation, custody, and safety in prison environments.

Why does the GDC refuse to tell family members when their loved one is injured or dead.

The GDC’s failure to notify families about inmate injuries and deaths highlights systemic issues that demand immediate reform.

How Family Contact Reduces Recidivism

Family contact during incarceration significantly reduces recidivism, providing essential emotional and practical support for successful reintegration.

Heat Exposure Deaths in Georgia Prisons

Extreme heat in Georgia prisons is leading to preventable deaths, highlighting systemic neglect and the urgent need for reform.

Impact of Family Advocacy on Prison Reform

Explore how family advocacy is driving prison reform by addressing the impacts of incarceration on families and fostering community support.

How Third-Party Investigations Improve Prison Oversight

Independent investigations highlight critical issues in Georgia’s prisons, pushing for transparency, accountability, and urgent reforms.

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.

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