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...

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...

This past Sunday, I applied for a Social Work job.  I have an interview tomorrow at 1:30.  If I get hired, what will become of Prison CONversation or the many other projects I am involved with? I don't have an answer but change presents opportunities to evaluate what...