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it is good for the soul
It is good for the soul to take the example of Psalms and pour our hearts out in writing, once in awhile, but it is also a risk for misinterpretation. So at that risk, I'll... ...Read More
 Posted by: sheryl on 2008-08-24 16:58:08  | Rating:   | Views: 38 | Comments: 5 | Tags:  jospeh  pain  trials  psalms  heart 
New school with a twist or 2 Explicit Content
So i have finally started in this great new high school building, its great, the school that is, the building kinda looks like a prison, the only colours are black grey and... ...Read More
 Posted by: Crazyginger on 2008-08-19 15:21:19  | Rating:   | Views: 14 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  highschool  friends  song  prison 
Lock'em up or make them sorry?
I've just heard the most amazing thing and I want to share it. In UK prisons there's a programme called Sycamore Tree, it's a programme based on the principle of... ...Read More
 Posted by: rose22 on 2008-07-08 17:35:32  | Rating:   | Views: 72 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  politics  justice  crime  restorative justice  prison 
no news Explicit Content
XXXXX up, sleep late. missed work. wondering if i'll be called again. XXXXX 'em. XXXXX 'em all. if that twazzer can be late hundreds o' times, why da XXXXX can't i. willing to,... ...Read More
 Posted by: bloodintheeyes on 2008-06-17 23:54:09  | Rating:   | Views: 44 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  darkness  burn  nuclear  light  prism 
A "Quick Write" Adventure
Part of passing the GED exam, involves the students to write a 5 paragraph essay, of which is quite difficult for some of my students who never made it to middle school. One... ...Read More
 Posted by: FromKYtoCApr... on 2008-04-25 22:07:11  | Rating:   | Views: 53 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  Wrting  prison  inmates  poetry 
Why are so many people in Jail?
A recent study by the Pew Center on the States found that, in 2007, for the first time in our nation's history, more than 1% of our nation's population were imprisoned or in... ...Read More
 Posted by: contraeveryt... on 2008-04-25 13:11:40  | Rating:   | Views: 257 | Comments: 1 | Tags:  police  crime  law enforcement  police corruption  prison 
Christopher Pittman, Prisoner Of Ignorance
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the Christopher Pittman case?! Yes, he murdered two people. Yes, he should be punished. But, how can you give a 12-year-old thirty years... ...Read More
 Posted by: paul3249 on 2008-04-14 19:55:21  | Rating:   | Views: 53 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  Cruel and Unsual Punishment  Christopher Pittman  Prison  Punishment  Supreme Court 
The Dictionary
     Willam is my prized student.  He arrives everyday 30 minutes early, is kind and respectful, and always,always completes his assignments. ... ...Read More
 Posted by: FromKYtoCApr... on 2008-04-03 19:09:09  | Rating:   | Views: 48 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  Prison  Education 
My Explicit Content
I think it was Mamacita who said in one of her blogs that some people should not be allowed to pro-create. I would say that about my father if I didn’t love my sisters... ...Read More
 Posted by: Meredith on 2008-03-29 14:59:00  | Rating:   | Views: 345 | Comments: 16 | Tags:  father  identity theft  prison  daughter  credit card 
My School Bus
      What is a teacher to do when her 20 something, tatted, gang member students do not show up for school because..."I didn't need it on the... ...Read More
 Posted by: FromKYtoCApr... on 2008-03-20 11:15:16  | Rating:   | Views: 68 | Comments: 2 | Tags:  Prison  education 
From a private school to a prison classroom
           I am from Kentucky (born/raised/lived for over 30 years) where I use to teach at a private Catholic... ...Read More
 Posted by: FromKYtoCApr... on 2008-03-16 19:08:07  | Rating:   | Views: 52 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  Teaching  prison   
ok so this is my frist blog....
And where do I go with this,what do I talk about,what do I write?Well frist off I'm 32 and have just gotten out of  prison 1 year ago,how's that for a opening line iI moved... ...Read More
 Posted by: victordestrider on 2008-02-11 19:04:15  | Rating:   | Views: 47 | Comments: 1 | Tags:  prison  life 
updates- i guess you could call it Explicit Content
so, i haven't written anything since around christmas time...and my oh my has so much happend! after i wrote the last blog i went and smoked with casey. we ended up going to... ...Read More
 Posted by: ashalee on 2008-01-18 15:34:36  | Rating:   | Views: 95 | Comments: 0 | Tags:  birth control  party  hookup  kingscup  head 
More Violence in the Prison
My first day back to work after Christmas was not about peace and goodwill towards man.  An inmate was used as personal kick ball by four others at the beginning of my...