The shadows cast by Georgia's prison system grow longer and more ominous with each passing day.
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 U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have laid bare an institution that has repeatedly misled lawmakers, courts, and the public while allowing violence and neglect to …
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. The evidence is clear: reducing Georgia’s prison population, particularly among older, low-risk individuals, offers a practical and humane answer to these challenges. Georgia’s Aging Prison …
Gangs, entrenched in our prisons, wield undue influence, creating an environment of fear and coercion. When gangs are allowed to mingle freely with civilian inmates, they seize the opportunity to recruit new members, particularly targeting the young and vulnerable.
Official Statement from Georgia Prisoners’ Speak on the Use of Incarcerated Individuals for Staff Security Functions in Georgia Prisons Recent testimonies from various state prisons in Georgia, including Dooly State Prison, Smith State Prison, and Valdosta State Prison, have exposed a troubling practice where correctional officers recruit and utilize incarcerated individuals to perform staff security …
Inmates are subjected to inhumane living conditions with mold, leaks, and missing floors.