SUCCESS!

 Last week was a very successful one in terms of conquering a broken and uncaring prison system.  So many act as if being in Prison is an excuse for the old adage…you get what you deserve.  What about the inmates, who have worked so hard, steered clear of gangs, stayed out of trouble and tried their best to rehabilitate?  Is their hard work for nothing?  The Prison system sure seems to be giving the impression it certainly does not really matter.  One of the most common things I am seeing lately is the Parole Board offering parole upon completion of programs or reviews in six months upon completion of other stipulations beyond the grasp of the inmate.  It instills such hope and so quickly dashes those hopes when programs are not possible to get into for months…sometimes longer, or when the stipulations of the board like evaluations that require a transfer are ignored and counselors telling inmates they can’t help them achieve these goals in any kind of expeditious manner.   In my opinion, it’s cruel.  This week we got a very difficult case in motion and dates for evaluations confirmed.  There are people out there in our Political arena that DO care.  That do want inmates who deserve and have earned a second chance… to get that second chance, or at least do the things required of them to be considered for a second chance.   It’s just too bad we have to campaign so hard to get those issues recognized.  One day at a time…One case at a time.