A Call for Change in Inmate Classification and Housing First and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who has been reading my blog, and I would especially like to thank the people who have been kind enough to write in and ask me a few questions. This week, I received a letter from a…
When Condemnation Comes Full Circle: Navalny’s Death and Reflections on Western Prison Reform When I was placed in solitary confinement because I was advocating for prison reform, where was the United States’ newfound glory and its pro-Navalny stance? Where was democracy when Navalny was down? Where were The US pro International Human Rights stance when…
On Education….. Education is an inherent right for every individual, and prisoners should not be exempt from this principle. Unfortunately, Colorado’s approach denies certain inmates access to education while ensuring this fundamental right for others. According to the US Department of Justice, over 48% of US adults aged 25 and older have completed post-secondary education.…
Unveiling Colorado’s Covert Solitary Confinement: A Breach of Justice In the shadows of Colorado’s Department of Corrections (CDOC), a clandestine solitary confinement unit operates, shrouded in a façade of compliance. Despite legislative strides to limit solitary confinement, CDOC persists in housing offenders with mental health disorders in isolation, raising questions about accountability. Colorado’s legislative framework,…
Not For Human Consumption – Mental Health In the unsettling realm of Jefferson County Colorado’s county jail, I found myself grappling with a profound need for mental health treatment. It was a simple request, an admission of my struggles with depression and anxiety. The response was swift – a counselor assigned me to a Drug…
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…
Not For Human Consumption – Intro Greetings, everyone, and welcome to my blog, which I’ve titled ‘Not for Human Consumption.’ My name is Stephen Ogden, and I am thrilled to delve into the topics of criminal justice and prison reform, areas I am incredibly passionate about. I’ll be covering a wide range of subjects, from…
