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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.

Forbidden Essentials: The Everyday Items Georgia Prisons Ban from Incarcerated People

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In Georgia prisons, nail clippers, floss, even Band-Aids are contraband. Prisoners risk punishment for basic hygiene. Learn what everyday items are banned—and how you can fight back using Impact Justice AI.

How a Simple Tool Is Helping Georgians Fight Back: Impact Justice AI

Impact Justice AI is helping Georgians fight back against injustice in prisons—one email at a time. Learn how this powerful advocacy tool works and why over 15,000 messages have already been sent to lawmakers, parole board members, and the media.

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.

Justice at Last: Georgia Enacts Landmark Compensation Law for Wrongfully Convicted

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After years of advocacy and bipartisan collaboration, Georgia takes a historic step forward with the signing of the Wrongful Conviction and Incarceration Compensation Act into law. This groundbreaking legislation offers new hope and financial justice to individuals wrongfully convicted, marking a major victory for fairness, accountability, and human dignity in Georgia’s criminal justice system.

Caged and Forgotten: The Hidden Horrors of Valdosta State Prison

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In recent months, global attention has focused on the appalling conditions at the infamous CECOT prison in El Salvador. However, equally horrific conditions are taking place right here in the United States—within Georgia Department of Corrections’ Valdosta State Prison. The abuses at Valdosta reveal a disturbing parallel, and perhaps surpass the cruelty documented in other notorious prisons around the world.

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

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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.