AQS Inmate Call

The penal system is filled with people who have firsthand knowledge of violent crimes. Tapping into these resources can help to understand the ways to prevent crimes and slow the growth of violence.

Lisa is angry that people are blamming incarceration on a personal choice that can easily be avoided. There are many complicated reasons people commit crimes. Society can aid in the reduction of the prison population and recidivism by simply working with the individual and providing relevant resources.

A crime is a crime and criminals need to pay their dues. The justice system needs to work on ways to prevent future crimes. Emphasis needs to be put on what motivations led to the commission of the crime and how it may be prevented from occurring again. Society is not safe if people are released back into society and re-offend.

Maryanne Atkins was sentenced to 19 years in an adult prison for murdering a 21-year-old rapist with his own gun. Why was an adult seen with a teenage girl just after midnight? The Liberian Community of Washington showed up at her sentencing in mass and wanted the maximum sentence for the teenager. They claim they were victims in this new world. A teenage girl targeted a man with $3000, a Jaguar, and a gun to rob and she was supposed to show remorse after her sentencing. Check out her story on YouTube and internet searches.

Although weapons kill many people, there are other critical issues as well, many can be found within our own homes. In a typical day for a teenager, buying an assault rifle may not be the focus. Social media bring up many topics that affect a child's wellbeing. Parents need to keep constant watch over their children and discuss these issues in a timely manner.

Anyone can be a student. Human's can properly train students how to avoid human rights violations.

There are ways to eliminate contraband from entering prison facilities. The government has untapped recourses at its disposable that should be utilized.

Brian is concerned about his friend Chad who's dad is in critical condition after being assaulted by law enforcement. 

The penal system is seeing an increase in lawsuits because officials fail to promote proper procedure and train personnel. Diversity needs to be emphasized within all government agencies.