Georgia Prisoners’ Speak

How a Simple Tool Is Helping Georgians Fight Back: Impact Justice AI

Impact Justice AI is helping Georgians fight back against injustice in prisons—one email at a time. Learn how this powerful advocacy tool works and why over 15,000 messages have already been sent to lawmakers, parole board members, and the media.

Finding Fulfillment Beyond Success: Lessons from the Creator of Minecraft

Discover the powerful story of Marcus Persson, creator of Minecraft, who despite achieving immense wealth, struggled to find happiness. This article provides essential lessons for incarcerated individuals and their families, revealing that true success comes from purpose, meaningful relationships, and inner peace—not financial status alone.

Caught in the Gears: The Ordeal of Jason Palmer and Georgia’s Ongoing Crisis of Justice

Jason Palmer’s conviction for murder in Camden County is riddled with red flags: no evidence, a conflicted juror, a rushed verdict, and inhumane prison conditions. His story exposes how Georgia’s criminal justice system still fails the innocent, and why ongoing reform is so urgent.

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

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.

A New Path to Justice: What Georgia’s HB 176 Means for Incarcerated Individuals

With the signing of HB 176, Georgia has restored the right to out-of-time appeals, opened the door to guilty plea challenges, and guaranteed legal counsel for indigent defendants. This long-overdue law corrects the fallout from Cook v. State and gives thousands a new chance to pursue justice.

Caged and Forgotten: The Hidden Horrors of Valdosta State Prison

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.

9 Life-Changing Lessons from Albert Einstein: Timeless Wisdom for Prisoners and Families

Albert Einstein didn’t just revolutionize physics; he offered profound insights into living a meaningful, fulfilling life. For those dealing with the challenges of incarceration or supporting loved ones behind bars, Einstein’s wisdom offers powerful guidance—helping us find clarity, hope, and strength in difficult times.

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 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

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.

Mastering the Mind: Self-Discipline and Mental Clarity

What if you could train your mind to stay calm, focused, and in control—no matter what’s going on around you? Based on the Silva Mind Control Method, this article introduces a powerful, step-by-step mental training program adapted for prison life. It’s designed to help incarcerated individuals build real self-discipline, reduce stress, and reprogram negative thinking. Whether you’re behind bars or supporting someone who is, this method offers a shared path to personal transformation and mental freedom.