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In-depth reporting on Georgia’s prison crisis — data-driven investigations, policy analysis, and the stories that need to be told.
Justice for Sale: The Ethics of Georgia’s Prison System
Imagine a society where the pursuit of profit collides with our most fundamental rights—those enshrined in the Constitution itself...
Battlefield To Prison: A Soldier’s Fight For Justice
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...
Broken: The Urgent Need for Reform in Georgia Prisons
Georgia's prisons face a crisis of severe understaffing, leading to rising violence, deteriorating conditions, and urgent calls for reform...
The Crisis of Deception and Mismanagement in Georgia’s Prison System
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 ... Read more...
What Happens in Prison Doesn’t Stay There
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 ... Read more...
Prisoners Innovating Their Own Rehabilitation
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 is often far from this ideal. With systemic issues such as limited resources, inadequate access to education, and severe restrictions on technology, prisoners are left ... Read more...
The Crisis of Deception and Mismanagement in Georgia’s Prison System
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 ... Read more...
Decarceration: The Key to Solving Georgia’s Prison Staffing Crisis and Healthcare Burden
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 ... Read more...
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