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Incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism: The reality of prison life and what it's like to be an inmate locked up behind bars.
The Unseen Dreams: Stories from Stolen Lands. Content Warning.
In the heart of the Middle East, a land of eternal conflict and human suffering, there exists a place with a name that stirs both hope and despair: Palestine. This ancient and storied land has been a crucible of tension and strife for generations. But amid the politics, power plays, and heartbreak, the true victims are often forgotten—children who, in a stolen land, struggle to live and dream.
By Alexander jackson2 years ago in Criminal
The Evil Mother: Angela McAnulty Starved and Tortured her Daughter to Death . Content Warning.
Paramedics said 15-year-old Jeanette Maples resembled a 'concentration camp victim.' Her horrifying injuries -hip wounds to the bone, broken teeth, and apparent starvation- were inflicted by her mother.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
The Story of Barbora Skrlova: The Woman Who Pretended to Be a Child
Barbora Skrlova is a Czech woman who became notorious for her involvement in a child abuse case and her ability to deceive people into believing she was a child herself. Skrlova suffered from a rare condition called hypopituitarism, which affected her growth and appearance, making her look much younger than her actual age. She used this to her advantage to escape justice and manipulate others, posing as different children in different countries.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
The Tragic Story of Opelika Jane Doe: A Decade-Long Mystery Solved
Amore Joveah Wiggins was a young girl who was brutally murdered and left unidentified for nearly 11 years. Her skeletal remains were found in a trailer park in Opelika, Alabama, in 2012, but her name and story remained unknown until January 2023.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
The Commodification of Lived Experience:
The arena of social justice advocacy is laden with organizations committed to criminal justice reform. Yet, an unsettling paradox persists—many such organizations, including the Fines and Fees Justice Center -FFJC and, until recently, the Fortune Society, are primarily led by white individuals. These white-led organizations often suffer from internal power imbalances that can dilute the impact of their advocacy work. This blog aims to scrutinize this complex issue, with a particular focus on a recent letter criticizing the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program - IFRP.
By Freedom for People2 years ago in Criminal










