Invisible Scars: A Path to Healing and Reform in Georgia’s Prisons
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...
Invisible Scars: Cycle of Retaliation and Abuse in Georgia Prisons
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...
Invisible Scars: How Georgia’s Prisons Perpetuate Trauma and Abuse
Behind Georgia’s prison walls, inmates live in perpetual fear—witnessing brutality, murder, and unimaginable cruelty. The violence they witness leaves invisible scars: trauma untreated and voices unheard. Using firsthand accounts and DOJ findings, this article brings these hidden realities to light...
Heat, Humidity, and the Constitution
In Georgia’s sweltering summers, prisons become life-threatening ovens, subjecting inmates to unbearable heat and humidity. Recent federal court rulings in Texas declared similar conditions unconstitutional, exposing how extreme temperatures violate basic human rights. Could this landmark decision pave the way...
Triple Bunking Crisis: The Harsh Reality Inside Georgia Prisons
In Georgia prisons, men live stacked like human cargo—three men confined to spaces designed for one, each given just enough room to stand. This isn’t just overcrowding; it’s a humanitarian crisis. Step inside the stark reality of triple bunking and...
Unqualified and Unprepared: Leadership Failure in Georgia’s Prisons
Georgia’s prisons are in crisis—and the root cause is deeper than you think.Decades of insular promotions, inadequate training, and resistance to outside expertise have created a leadership vacuum with devastating consequences: rampant violence, widespread corruption, and staggering human and financial...
Downsize to Rightsize: Georgia’s Prison Crisis Needs Urgent Action
Georgia’s prisons have spiraled into crisis: overcrowding, violence, and deteriorating conditions have overwhelmed correctional officers. It’s time to acknowledge that the current system is unsustainable. Decarceration isn’t just compassionate—it’s necessary for safety, management, and restoring basic human dignity...
Who’s the Real Criminal? How Georgia Steals money
The Georgia Department of Corrections isn’t just locking people up—it’s shaking them down for every penny. Through a no-bid contract with Stewart’s Distribution, commissary prices have been artificially inflated, forcing inmates and their families to pay double, sometimes triple, the...
Decarceration as a Solution to Georgia’s Prison Crisis
Georgia’s prisons are overcrowded, violent, and costly—but the solution could be simpler than you think.Thousands of elderly and long-term inmates remain behind bars, despite overwhelming evidence they pose little risk. Could releasing these prisoners save taxpayer money, improve safety...
Georgia Prisons’ ACA Compliance vs. Inhumane Reality
Georgia prisons claim to meet ACA standards for humane treatment, yet investigations reveal a shocking reality: overcrowded cells, dangerously inadequate meals, and filthy conditions that defy basic human rights. Behind the official accreditation lies a disturbing pattern of neglect and...