I’m not certain whether the craze of conspiracy theories that seems to be sweeping America got its start outside the prison system and moved into it, or whether it was
Author: NeoPrynne
A former academic wearing the Scarlet Letter of a felony conviction.
The Tailored Needs of ProbationThe Tailored Needs of Probation
Probation, like prison, is an exceptionally blunt tool for the enhancement of public safety. One of the real ironies of many studies into the prison and probation system is how
Move/AwayMove/Away
I’m not sure if you remember the bombing of the group Move in Philadelphia back in 1985, or if you have even heard of it. At the time, it was
With Great Power Comes…With Great Power Comes…
I don’t know why I was recalling this limerick the other day, save for the fact that it came to my attention that some classes of offenders are asked rather
It’s Never OverIt’s Never Over
One thing that I find myself explaining is that once you are out of prison, you are still, in many ways, imprisoned. Some people grasp this concept fairly readily, even
“Random at our discretion.”“Random at our discretion.”
I’m a total fool. I really expect too much of myself, and that generally translates to me expecting too much from other people. Many people, including my criminal defense attorney,
Wednesdays are Burger DaysWednesdays are Burger Days
If you are an oldester like me, you might remember the commercial that touted Wednesdays are Prince Spaghetti Day. (And if you want a nostalgia trip you can view the
Speaking of Claude Rains…Speaking of Claude Rains…
Going right along with the Minnesota CO harassing BLM protesters, the sheriff’s office serving dealy search warrants in NC, Derek Chauvin, and countless other incidents, we are also being treated
As I was saying…As I was saying…
In my previous post about correctional staff being particularly susceptible to racism, misogyny, and homophobia, I should have also clarified that the incarcerated not only face retaliation, but also just
Like Gambling in CasablancaLike Gambling in Casablanca
News junkies have likely already seen the item about the Minnesota correctional officer and his wife who berated Black Lives Matter protesters. If you haven’t seen it, you can check