#MassIncarceration

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Only we can stop this! The answer to White supremacy is BLACK UNITY! Traitors must GO!

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Since they want to call the Jan. 6 insurrection a peaceful protest, here’s a throwback to jog our memory 🧠🧐 | Follow @historyin3 for the Real History.

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"Modern-Day Slavery: How the System Keeps Us Shackled and Divided"

In a world that prides itself on freedom and equality, the truth is that slavery, in many ways, never really ended—it just evolved. While the days of shackles and plantations may be over, a new form of control has emerged, trapping people within invisible chains. This new system, masked as law and order, continues to exploit and divide, keeping the masses distracted and oppressed. Laws Rooted in…

[harimabiff1492]

Mass Incarceration

In a society where a startling quarter of its citizens find themselves behind bars, the phenomenon of mass incarceration raises critical questions about the factors driving such high rates of imprisonment. This article delves into the intricate web of historical, socioeconomic, and systemic dynamics that have culminated in this concerning reality. By examining the interplay of criminal justice…

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Justice for All: Balancing Reform and Safety in Criminal Justice #cashbail #communitiesofcolor #criminaljusticereform #education #increaseincrimerates #jobtraining #massincarceration #mentalhealthtreatment #NevadaJudgeErikaBallou #nonviolentdrugoffenders #parolelaws #prisonpopulation #publicsafety #racialdisparities #racialdisparitiesincriminaljusticesystem #recidivismrates #reducedcriminalpenalties #sentencelengths #supportservices #violentcrimes #weakenedparolelaws

[jdmathes]

Day Two #awp. Made some great connections yesterday. Some publishers requested I send them the proposal for book on justice impacted veterans. Have complete proposal will send. #awp #awp23 #writer #massincarceration #veterans #justiceinvolvedveterans #justice #service #health #ptsd trauma #publishing #publishers #letsdothis (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnQ3etObeg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[runawayjusticeteam]

How Racial Bias Enters the Justice System: Causes and Effects

Racial bias has been a longstanding issue in the US justice system, with studies revealing that Black and Brown people are more likely to be incarcerated and receive harsher sentences compared to their White counterparts. This article will examine the causes and effects of racial bias in the justice system and suggest possible solutions to address this persistent problem. Causes of Racial Bias…

[ivygorgon]

Orange is the New Red, White, and Blue: Prison Reform NOW!

AN OPEN LETTER to THE PRESIDENT & U.S. CONGRESS; STATE GOVERNORS & LEGISLATURES

1 so far! Help us get to 5 signers!

I am writing to urge immediate action towards transforming our corrections system from one focused on punishment and control, to a model centered on human dignity and rehabilitation. The current punitive approach perpetuates cycles of incarceration, abuse, and societal disintegration, ultimately failing to rehabilitate individuals and reintegrate them into our communities.

Recent analyses of European prison systems, such as Norway's Halden Prison, demonstrate the effectiveness of a human dignity approach. At Halden, private rooms, communal living spaces, vocational training, and family contact are prioritized, resulting in lower rates of violence and recidivism. This approach not only fosters humane treatment but also proves to be cost-effective in the long term.

We must shift away from a system that dehumanizes individuals and perpetuates a cycle of incarceration and abuse. Instead, we must embrace a model that prioritizes rehabilitation, second chances, and societal reintegration. Comprehensive prison reform that centers on human dignity is not only morally imperative but also a crucial step towards creating a more just and equitable society.

It is time to end modern slave labor within the for-profit prison industrial complex and invest in rehabilitation-focused treatment. We have a responsibility to nurture emotionally intelligent individuals and provide real opportunities for those who have been failed by the system.

I urge you to support and advocate for legislation that embodies the principles of human dignity and rehabilitation. Let us work together to ensure that every individual receives a genuine second chance and the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

Justice for the American people! Together we can say NO to Modern Slave Labor in the USA! Let's make their second chance count! Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.

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▶ Created on April 23 by Ret. SGT Guild, Advocate for Effective Second Chances

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“Americans have always believed in the power of redemption ‑‑ that those who have fallen can work toward brighter days ahead. Almost all of the more than two million people in America’s prisons will one day return to their communities. In each case, they will have served their sentence and earned the chance to take their places back in society”

— White House, Proclamations, Second Chance Month

[blackdiscoveries]

The Real Reason Prisons Exist: A Dark History of Mass Incarceration

The Real Reason Prisons Exist: A Dark History of Mass Incarceration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ_cdF6DHLw The Real Reason Prisons Exist: A Dark History of Mass Incarceration In this video, we uncover the real reason prisons exist and the dark history of mass incarceration in America. Did you know prisons were created to keep Black people under control after slavery ended? This is an important part of untold Black history that connects to the legacy of slavery in America and the fight for equality. We talk about how Black soldiers in the Civil War fought for freedom, but after the war, the government used the convict labor system to force them back into work. False imprisonment became common, and stories like the George Stinney story remind us of the injustice. The 1994 Crime Bill made things even worse, adding to the prison industrial complex origins and the history of unfair treatment toward Black and brown people. If you want to learn about Black history facts, American history facts, the history of prisons in America, and the Black equality movement, this video breaks it down in a simple way. Let’s stay woke and learn the truth! #blackhistory #prisonindustrialcomplex #massincarceration #socialjustice #staywoke #blackdiscoveries via Black Discoveries https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTNr0N__QwstBhgCtvQcjhA January 17, 2025 at 09:00PM

[bixonlaw]

Our criminal justice system needs immediate change. Here are three solutions towards helping us reduce mass incarceration while still reducing recidivism.

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[trascapades]

🎨#ArtIsAWeapon

#NewExhibit

"Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration" - curated by @nifleetwood - opens at the @schomburgcenter today, May 1, 2023, 5PM.

📍515 Malcolm X Blvd, #NYC 10037

Reposted from @schomburgcenter Join us for the opening of our newest exhibition Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration, which explores the impact of the U.S. prison system on contemporary visual art.

This exhibition, presented across three galleries, will highlight artists who are or have been incarcerated alongside artists who have not been incarcerated but whose practices interrogate the carceral state.

Curated by Dr. Nicole R. Fleetwood, James Weldon Johnson Professor of Media at NYU, 2021 MacArthur Fellow, and former Schomburg Center Scholar-in-Residence.

To register, click on the link in our bio.

#SchomburgCenter #MassIncarceration #ArtAndTheCity #exhibition #EndMassIncarceration #BlackGirlArtGeeks

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[impermanent-art]

‘The Stamp Of Incarceration’ Work by Shepard Fairey in Philadelphia, in collaboration with inmates at Graterford Prison. The artwork was part of a series that took aim at criminal justice, mass incarceration and prison reform by focusing on former inmates who are doing positive things. Highlighted here is James Anderson, a reformed L.A. gang member who now works to keep others out of prison. Created in 2015 with support from Mural Arts.

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Maryland Leaders Seek Solutions for Fairer Justice System #bailreform #communityengagement #communitybasedprograms #criminaljusticepolicies #diversionprograms #drugaddiction #drugtreatmentcourts #effectivestrategies #equitablecriminaljusticesystem #jobopportunitiesforexoffenders #lawenforcementagencies #mandatoryminimumsentences #MarylandAttorneyGeneral #massincarceration #mentalhealthissues #policingreforms #racialdisparities #racialdisparitiesinsentencing #rehabilitationprograms #saferenvironments #sentencinglaws

[jdmathes]

Looking for a publisher of nonfiction interested in issues around justice impacted veterans. Have complete proposal will send. #awp #awp23 #writer #massincarceration #veterans #justiceinvolvedveterans #justice #service #health #ptsd trauma #publishing #publishers #letsdothis (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpkwmS4Jfot/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=