…incarcerated not because they are guilty, but because they cannot afford bail or pay fines. • Targeting Communities of Color: Black and Hispanic individuals are incarcerated at far higher rates…
Mario Navarrete, a decorated soldier and Iraq War veteran, faces a life sentence, not for taking a life but for failing to report a crime. After 22 years behind bars, he battles PTSD and a justice system that treated him as harshly as the true perpetrator. Mario’s story is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices our veterans make—and the injustices they often endure at home.
Georgia’s prisons are in a state of crisis. Severe understaffing, with a 52.5% vacancy rate for correctional officers, has led to skyrocketing violence, deteriorating living conditions, and threats to public…
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is at the center of a growing scandal, marked by deception, systemic failures, and inhumane conditions. Investigations by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) and the…
How Georgia’s Prison Conditions Impact Us All Introduction Most people believe what happens in prisons has little to do with their everyday lives. After all, the common perception is that prisons are meant to punish those who break the law—out of sight, out of mind. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. What happens …
When you think of rehabilitation in prisons, the first thought might be government-provided programs designed to help incarcerated individuals turn their lives around. But in Georgia and beyond, the reality…
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is at the center of a growing scandal, marked by deception, systemic failures, and inhumane conditions. Investigations by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) and the…
Georgia’s prison system is at a critical crossroads. With an aging inmate population driving up healthcare costs, severe understaffing exacerbating poor conditions, and escalating violence, a comprehensive solution is needed….