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This episode examines the potential to end mass incarceration. With crime rates falling, the emphasis should shift to proactive strategies to reduce incarceration rather than reactive crime preventio…

In this episode, Greg Brown discusses his encounters with the mistreatment of incarcerated individuals by prison officials and their abuse of power.

This episode explores the untapped resources represented by the incarcerated population in the United States. Yakima County Jail has introduced Crime Stoppers playing cards to inmates, aiming to cra…

In this episode, I address the issue of societal disdain for individuals who fail to meet certain living standards. Often, those who are incarcerated commit crimes under the belief that their lives l…

In this episode, the focus is on the exorbitant costs of incarceration. Nationwide, justice systems are incarcerating individuals in facilities that lack the proper staff and resources for effective …

In this episode, the impact of incarceration on human mental well-being is discussed. Justice systems throughout the United States often treat recently arrested individuals as guilty. Courts must eli…

In this episode, Greg Brown discusses the issue of correction officers taking property from incarcerated individuals. American taxpayers are wasting their money by continuously funding a penal system…

In 2023, nearly one-third of inmates in the Washington Department of Corrections were released after their scheduled release dates. Such delays hinder inmates' ability to make arrangements for housin…

This episode tackles the critical issue of trust within the Department of Corrections. Incarcerated individuals and their families should be able to trust DOC officials responsible for the welfare of…

In this episode, the topic of discussion is the disparity in prison sentences for convicted individuals. Cynthia Metsker was sentenced to 12 years for the manslaughter of 42-year-old Colin Bastow. Sh…

In the concluding episode of her podcast series, Kimberly Carter shares personal experiences with overcrowding. She draws parallels with comparable scenarios from California, highlighting how overcro…

In this episode, I discuss Maryanne Atkins and how the criminal justice system failed her. While she is not innocent of her crime, she was not treated fairly during her sentencing. It is no secret th…

In the third installment of her four-part series on prison overcrowding, Kimberly Carter discusses how the Washington Department of Corrections transferred women to the Yakima County Jail to ease the…

This episode delves into the rehabilitation options for incarcerated individuals. Securus Technologies, known for overcharging incarcerated people and their families for subpar services and equipment…

In this episode, Kimberly Carter persists with her solutions to the overcrowding issue in the Washington Department of Corrections. She reflects on her experiences with cramped prison cells in the ea…

This episode examines the shortcomings of the Washington Department of Corrections in ensuring the safety and security of Danielle Reyes, who allegedly took her own life while incarcerated at the Was…

This episode delves into the perils that incarcerated individuals face from both prison officials and fellow inmates. The Washington Department of Corrections, along with the Justice and Penal System…