Georgia prisons chief tells state lawmakers drones are smuggling deadly contraband into prisons – Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia prisons chief tells state lawmakers drones are smuggling deadly contraband into prisons Georgia Public Broadcasting
Georgia prisons chief tells state lawmakers drones are smuggling deadly contraband into prisons Georgia Public Broadcasting
Making Georgia’s prisons safer for workers, inmates and communities The reports and books on prison reform could fill a small library, so it seems odd to offer to the Georgia Department of Corrections, the Georgia Legislature and the governor suggestions on how to improve conditions within our state’s prisons. Surely, they’ve heard it all before, …
Georgia prisons chief tells state lawmakers drones are smuggling deadly contraband into prisons Georgia Public Broadcasting
How a Georgia prison inmate would change the system AJC.com
Editor’s note: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is not identifying the inmate who wrote this essay for his safety. As an educated inmate with more than 15 years of experience in the Georgia prison system, I believe I can offer valuable insights to the Georgia State Senate’s study committee on current prison issues. The root causes of …
Opinion: An emphasis on rehabilitation is key to successful prison reform AJC.com
Special Editorial Series: Georgia’s prison system is in crisis AJC.com
An emphasis on rehabilitation is key to successful prison reform As someone who has dedicated my life’s work to advocating for justice and fairness toward all human beings, I think Georgia is at a crucial tipping point for prioritizing the well-being of both those who live and work in our prisons. Georgia’s prisons and carceral …
Special Editorial Series: Georgia’s prison system is in crisis Georgia’s prison system is in crisis: Face it, fix it. For years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported on rampant violence, drugs and corruption in the state’s correctional institutions. This week, we hear from stakeholders and look for solutions. Today kicks off a series of editorials that …
The Georgia Department of Corrections is seeing its deadliest year ever, with 156 deaths including at least 24 homicides during the first six months of 2024. Total deaths from all causes have been rising since 2020.