Rule 3.8 Comes to Georgia: A New Tool for Prisoner Justice

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Georgia’s adoption of Rule 3.8 gives prisoners a powerful new tool to demand justice, requiring prosecutors to act when new evidence of innocence or misconduct surfaces. Learn how this rule can be used in real cases to overturn wrongful convictions and restore fairness.

Caged and Forgotten: The Hidden Horrors of Valdosta State Prison

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In recent months, global attention has focused on the appalling conditions at the infamous CECOT prison in El Salvador. However, equally horrific conditions are taking place right here in the United States—within Georgia Department of Corrections’ Valdosta State Prison. The abuses at Valdosta reveal a disturbing parallel, and perhaps surpass the cruelty documented in other notorious prisons around the world.

Invisible Scars: A Path to Healing and Reform in Georgia’s Prisons

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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 how Georgia can implement humane reforms to break the cycle of violence and neglect, and learn exactly how you can help drive real, lasting change.

Invisible Scars: Cycle of Retaliation and Abuse in Georgia Prisons

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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 not a correctional system—it’s a war zone disguised as justice. What happens when the people meant to protect become the abusers? This isn’t just cruelty—it’s corruption in uniform. Read the stories they don’t want you to hear.

Invisible Scars: How Georgia’s Prisons Perpetuate Trauma and Abuse

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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, demanding urgent change.

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 for urgent reforms in Georgia? Read on to discover why advocates must act now—and how a groundbreaking lawsuit could finally end this cruel punishment.

Death by Neglect: Georgia’s Prison Medical Care Crisis

Prison shouldn’t be a death sentence, yet in Georgia, medical neglect has become routine, costing inmates their health, dignity, and too often, their lives. Behind bars, preventable illnesses escalate unchecked, while families endure the agony of silence and inaction. This is a humanitarian crisis hidden in plain sight—one that Georgia can no longer ignore.

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 discover why change can’t wait.