A remarkable number of foster children will be getting a brand new bike this Christmas thanks to the “bike lady.”
Kate Koch-Gatch’s started a charity to give bikes to foster kids across Ohio. But, the program really exploded when she made a call three years ago to Brian Cook, the Warden at the Pickaway County prison. more…
Many addiction recovery treatments are based on a 12-step recovery program. This program is time-honored, having been in use for over 80 years. Over the past century, however, numerous alternative therapies have been developed to replace traditional 12-step programs...
I often think of sex abuse and prison as a complex system. When I was paroled back in 2000 one friend commented that I was being set up to fail. I believe there was some truth to that but I beat the system and am now a licensed Social Worker in a position to help...
In the United States, laws are made to address a perceived problem. Megan's law was introduced when a convicted sex offender murdered a young girl and the parents argued they should have known about this man. Adam Walsh was murdered by someone who was not on a...
This is the 24th post I have made on Prison CONversation. There is one new development you will see on this post. It is my name. A friend pointed out that I never sign my posts. There remains a part of me that wishes to remain invisible. Prison CONversation needs...
It is important to work together as a community. Those of us who have been in prison or may end up there need to create pathways to promote safety and pro-social behavior. When someone is sentenced to prison it often feels like the end of the world. There is a...
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