The Panopticon: A Historical Lens on Oppression in the U.S. Prison System In the annals of prison history, one architectural concept has left an indelible mark on the landscape of surveillance and control – the Panopticon. This ingenious design, conceived by Jeremy Bentham in the late 18th century, has evolved into a symbol of oppression…
The State of America’s Criminal Justice Bail System Exposed On any given day in 2020, a staggering 630,000 individuals found themselves incarcerated in local jails, with the majority awaiting trial without being convicted of a crime. The harsh reality is that, post-arrest, a person’s freedom hinges on their access to money. Across virtually all jurisdictions,…
Horrific Conditions in Solitary Confinement in Alabama Prisons In a recent report by the Montgomery Advertiser, it has been revealed that individuals incarcerated in Alabama face appalling conditions in solitary confinement, often culminating in tragic outcomes. EMPIRE Foundation LLC, a staunch supporter of prison reform, raises awareness about the dire situation and calls for urgent…
Not For Human Consumption – Solitary Solitary confinement is undeniably cruel and should be outlawed. Statistics reveal a haunting reality: three out of four inmates, subjected to solitary confinement for 14 continuous days or more, suffered from enduring mental health conditions. These afflictions encompass depression, anxiety, hypertension, and even schizophrenia. Moreover, the same statistics show…
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