Confronting Fear: My Journey from Prison to Advocacy
Dear Readers, It has been over a year since I last contributed to the A Voice From Prison blog, and I owe you all an explanation. The truth is, I’ve been gripped…
Prison
Read experiences and reflections on prison life, family separation, institutional conditions, and the people behind a sentence.
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Common Stigmas In The Criminal Justice System
Today, I would like to address some common stigmas (or stereotypes) against convicted individuals, at least in the United States. There are several labels which are placed upon a person as soon…
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Special Day For Me
I didn’t know exactly what to write today. It should be somewhat of a special day for me, however it isn’t exactly how I would have imagined I would be spending any…
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COVID-19 Outbreak at Fort Dix Federal Prison
People, both inmates and staff, have been getting sick for weeks at Fort Dix, the largest Federal Prison in the country, located in New Jersey. However, administration and medical personnel have been…
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Manaen Matthews
Manaen Matthews was convicted of tax and wire fraud, a white-collar crime. He has no history of violence, but was sentenced to 78 months of prison time along with just over half…