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The Social Psychology of Prison Grief
Read Kenjuan’s published article on page 39 The title of this piece is “The Social Psychology of Prison Grief.” This is Kenjuan Congo, Jr. calling from a prison camp behind enemy lines. In issue number… Full Transcript
More Thoughts on Mental Health
Verlie Word, 133220, Nottoway Correctional Center, Virginia Department of Corrections. After receiving feedback and encouraging words, I was inspired to continue with the subject of mental health. When I use the word mental health, I’m… Full Transcript
On Mental Health
My name is Verlie Word. I’m calling from Virginia Department Correctional, Nottoway Correctional Center. I will be speaking on mental illness. I want to talk about the toll prison takes on our psychological well-being. Incarceration… Full Transcript
A Mind That Does Not Stick
I am Izell Robinson, Minnesota inmate number 210006. Today, I wanted to share a piece I wrote for a prison scholarship opportunity where it’s a company that offers prisoners scholarship money to do college courses,… Full Transcript
“The Prison Psychology Ponzi Scheme” by Joadanus Olivas. A prison psychiatrist once asked me, “Do you think I believe all you inmates suffer mental health problems? He continues to state that he doesn’t believe 90%… Full Transcript