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Inmate Inventors: Unveiling Genius in Prison

Published on February 24, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction The Roots of Invention: Necessity in Confinement Case Study 1: Angelo’s World – The Chronicler of Prison Craft The Tools of Survival: Everyday Innovations Case Study 2: Roscoe Jones – The Game Maker...

When the Guards Go Bad: Inside the World of Correctional Officer Corruption

Published on February 21, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction Smuggling Contraband: The Gateway to Corruption Sexual Misconduct and Abuse of Power Bribery and Collusion with Inmate Gangs Cover-Ups and Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Efforts to Combat...

Can You Work Your Way Out? A Deep Dive into Prison Work Programs and Their Real Impact

Published on February 20, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction The Scope of Prison Work Programs Do Work Programs Reduce Sentences? Financial Realities of Prison Labor Rehabilitation or Exploitation? The Ongoing Debate Does Work Lead to Successful Reintegration?...

Jailed for a Crime That No Longer Exists? How Law Changes Impact Convictions

Published on February 19, 2025, by InmateAid Table of Contents Introduction How Can a Crime Stop Being a Crime? Major Examples of Outdated or Overturned Laws That Still Affect People Marijuana Legalization and Drug Convictions Overturned Sodomy Laws and LGBTQ Convictions...