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Parole Packet Builder: Free Tool for Georgia Families

The Parole Packet Builder is a free tool helping Georgia families create professional parole support packets. With a 28% approval rate, complete documentation and strong support letters can make the difference between release and denial.

Georgia Parole Board Fears Federal Scrutiny in Humphreys Case

Georgia’s parole board postponed Stacey Humphreys’ execution and declassified clemency documents—not out of mercy, but fear of federal scrutiny. Eleven jurors say his death sentence was coerced. The board’s secrecy is finally being exposed.

Truth in Sentencing Broke Parole. Georgia Is Paying the Price.

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Parole was built to manage risk and restore lives. In Georgia, “85% truth in sentencing” turned that safety valve into a death sentence.

Why Georgia Must Create a Liberty Interest in Parole

Georgia’s parole system is broken because people have no enforceable right to release — even when they do everything asked of them. Creating a liberty interest in parole would finally bring fairness, transparency, and real hope to thousands of families across our state.

Georgia’s 2026 Legislative Session: A Second Chance for Real Parole Reform

Georgia’s 2026 legislative session could finally bring transparency and fairness to parole. With SB 25 and the new *Second Chance Parole Reform Act of 2026*, advocates are demanding written explanations, video hearings, and real opportunities for release. Learn how families can act now and use Impact Justice AI to push lawmakers for change.

Georgia Parole Packets: A Complete, Source-Backed Guide

Behind every parole review is a family hoping for a second chance — proof that life, the universe, and everything still offers hope if you don’t panic. Hope may seem improbable, but it isn’t impossible.
Our new GPS parole-packet guide helps families show growth, accountability, and readiness to come home.

Parole: A Promise Broken — and How Georgia Can Make It Right

Parole isn’t mercy—it’s a promise. A promise that if you do the work, you can come home. Families across Georgia have waited years for the system to keep that promise. It’s time for the state to restore trust and fairness.

Fixing Georgia’s Parole System: The Ultimate Plan for Justice

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Georgia’s prison system is failing, driven by a parole board that perpetuates injustice through bias, lack of transparency, and arbitrary decisions. This broken system has fueled violence, overcrowding, and catastrophic deaths across the Georgia Department of Corrections, leaving inmates without hope and families in despair. This article explores the urgent need for reform, highlighting the transparency measures proposed in Senate Bill 25 and advocating for a bold new model that ties parole to rehabilitation and accountability. By fixing Georgia’s parole system, we can restore fairness, reduce recidivism, and create a pathway to justice for all.

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

Inmate standing outside a prison door labeled "Second Chance Parole Reform" with floating lottery tickets, symbolizing hope and redemption for incarcerated individuals seeking parole and reform.

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.

How to Create a Parole Packet for Georgia State Prisoners

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 a persuasive packet helps highlight an inmate’s rehabilitation, support system, and reentry plan—key factors in the Parole Board’s decision-making process.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on assembling a parole packet, including:
✅ What the Parole Board considers in its decision
✅ Key documents to include, such as letters of support and a reentry plan
✅ Sample parole packet letters from family, inmates, and mentors
✅ Tips from parole attorneys on what works best

A strong parole packet doesn’t just tell the Board that an inmate is ready—it shows them with clear evidence, structured plans, and support from the community.