Fishback: What is it?
Many people have been struggling to understand "Fishback" so we want to clear things up for you once and for all.
In the year of 1995, parole was abolished in Virginia due to the implementation of Truth-In-Sentencing (TIS) laws. After the abolition of parole, juries were not notified by judges that parole had been abolished and this resulted in lengthy sentences under the false notion that the convicted would go up for parole. Had these juries known that parole was off the
Prisoners and Food Security
Dear bro's & sis's peace! in the wake of a national televised survey done on GMA last week, I think it is necessary to watch what we are eating. I mean come on who voluntarily accepts cancer? The survey spoke on process meat/super processed meat that causes liver cancer, colon cancer, & breast cancer. In men & women. Not to mention we are the leading candidates for heart disease already (in the black community). I want to point out the scientists who conducted this survey exa
"A letter from a man incarcerated"
I could use a helping hand if ya'll can understand Jail was never a part of the plans but here I stand, sit, lay, and contemplate about ways to make it through. It's virtually impossible to be rehabilitated dealing with the shit that I go through. Education is slim to none for those with a diploma or GED and the prices for college correspondence courses I won't even talk about cause jobs are few and far between. Shit, I don't even have a t.v. can't get a trade cause the wait
Reconstructing the Good Conduct Allowance
peace & blessings to all the families & friends of incarcerated people.my government name is Tyrone Hoggard but since I have started the practice & customs of the nation of gods & earths I have acquired the righteous name of infinite natural thought Allah.I would like for all the family & friends of the incarcerated to come to the aide of the incarcerated by not only attending these rallies,but also by getting involved at the general assembly's yearly to take vote on new laws
"Truth" in Sentencing Must Go
Peace and Blessing to all who came out to support today. My name is Khayr Rooks. As an incarcerated individual, I truly appreciate an opportunity to voice the need for prison reform from my perspective. Speaking as a Blackman in America, we often find ourselves as victims of the justice system as opposed to citizens protected by it. My situation in particular is a prime example as it will shine some light on the flaws of our justice system.
To briefly describe my situation,
