Confronting the Culture of Hate In today’s world that boasts of diversity and cultural richness, it is disheartening to witness the persistent acts of hatred and discrimination. From religious g...
It appears to be a complex task, that of the Ohio prison system’s attempt at balancing security concerns with incarcerated adults’ mental and emotional needs and human rights to maintain c...
The Unfair Cost of Consumer Goods in the Prison System In an era of technological advancements and competitive pricing, the cost of consumer electronics like flat-screen TVs has become more accessible...
In the heart of Ohio’s criminal justice system lies an issue that has persisted for decades, largely unnoticed or insignificant to the public eye – the state pay for prison jobs. Since the...
Addressing Excessive Sentencing’s Impact onRehabilitative Programs. The modern criminal justice system said to be founded on the principles of justice, fairness, and the rehabilitation of offend...
A Crucial Voice On July 9th Mrs. Lanette Eggleston and her Out of the Box Productions came to Grafton Correctional Institution and along with the participation of the incarcerated population delivered...
Positive or negative influence can be harnessed as a power for change. I fell victim to the latter only to become an advocate of the former. With the help of modern technology there has risen a new br...
A quick overview The Scandinavian Normality Principle is a guiding principle in Scandinavian prison systems that aims to create a prison environment that resembles normal life as much as possible. Whi...
How much would you spend to improve the quality of human life? The moral challenge to answering this question arises from an encumbering personal view of investment. Committing oneself to the betterme...
By DeAngelo Capone – Chair LiaisonRestorative Citizens Normalcy Center at Grafton Correctional Institution, OH Normalcy in America’s prison system. In a country that extols itself as the g...