AQS Inmate Call

A call from Tamera King excited about renewed interest in America's treatment of prisoners. The 13th Amendment includes the following: Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

Prisoners can be treated as slaves. Advocates have been working for years to change this passage. Now is the time for all people to be treated as equals, regardless of a criminal conviction.

Incarcerated people released to the free world don't always succeed - some quickly relapse. If returning citizens want to succeed and bring honor to family members, then they need to make the effort. It will not be easy, but the reward far outweighs the challenging work. Not only should the system offer the resources for improvement, but the system should also lead people to the resources and include family members.

Their are many reasons behind criminal activity. We must understand the motive behind the crime by working with people on an individual level. Using alternative sentencing can address the motive leading to criminal activity and it can be addressed in a more effective way than long prison sentences.

Dirty provides information of a recently released convicted murderer who returned to prison after reoffending. Not all release stories have a successful conclusion. Supportive relationships can help with redemption by sharing advice from the incarcerated and offering to be there in times of need.

A husband, and father of two, is murdered by two teenagers after he was ambushed while responding to an emergency call placed by the teens.

Buffy was homeless with a misconseption of her family's feelings toward her. She relies on her addiction to cope with the many issues that plague her. Gabby, her mentor, reaches out to her supportive relationships and helps her find alternative ways to solve problems.

Prison officials can keep contraband out of facilities by applying their own policy to prison staff as well as anyone who enters the facility. The safety and security of incarcerated people depends on the effectiveness of the penal system procedure.

A father allegedly murdered a teenager after his daughter accuses the teen of selling her into sex slavery for $1000.00. Actions based on accusations can lead to hardship for victims, loved ones, and the judicial system. Trust, communication, and support can make or break a case.

Not all suicides can be prevented. Working with people and understanding their individual struggles can help to heal some people and maybe save a life. Kiki describes how a biological man in a women's prison can create mixed emotions among staff and incarcerated people.

When a person is sentenced to prison for 20 years, is it worth the time and expense? One punishment does not fit all people. There needs to be a focus on individuals and their unique situations.