Living the Good Life – Interview with Scott Grooms, Sr.
Scott is an amazing human being who has done so much with the short time since he has been out from behind bars. He’s a great friend and a joy to talk to. Please enjoy!
Lazaro Perez – COVID-19
Being in here during this pandemic is quite the experience. Coming into DOC I was not expecting going through anything like this. I feel helpless because I cannot help my family out in the streets with the additional income for all essentials. I also feel helpless towards my five year old son who needs me […]
James E. Dolan – COVID-19
May 3, 2020 As to the inquiry regarding the impact on we the incarcerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, I have passed your questions to a couple dozen of my fellows, considered their responses with my own observations and thoughts, and come away with the following summary for you. * At the top of nearly everyone’s […]
Timothy Rumage – COVID-19
May 3, 2020 Helpless. That is how I feel being incarcerated during this pandemic. I am helpless to support and protect my children, my family or my friends. Furthermore, I am afraid that because of rampant negligence, I may not make it out to see all those people again should I get sick. I am […]
Gregory Nelson – COVID-19
Dear Any Who Will Listen The Governor’s office and the Department of Corrections gave a hope of early release and a way to east the fear and worry of COVID-19. This was great for our families and ourselves especially since having less than a year on my sentence I had arrangements for my release. All […]
Jermain Barry – COVID-19
I’m writing in regards to say that during these trying times, there’s so much anxiety I’m dealing with. The fact that I was sentences to 26 years and I’ve been incarcerated 19 years with no possibility for parole or early release like non-violent offenders. I have family who love me, and need me there to […]
Derek Stephens – COVID-19
First and foremost, I must offer my deepest appreciation to the people whom made it possible for my voice to be heard as I express my concern. Although I am incarcerated for a violent crime, I am still human. I have people that love me, as I do them! I have been away from my […]
Brian Keith Hensley – COVID-19
To whom it may concern, These are real dark, uncertain and frightening times to be incarcerated in Virginia. Especially for those of us with pre-existing health conditions. I’m 58 years old and I have a multitude of health issues (COPD, elevated A1C Levels, high cholesterol levels, A-Fid heart rhythm disorder), and I wear an anti-embolism […]
Unknown – COVID-19
To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter to share my thought on the COVID-19 Inmate Early Release Plan. As long as the inmate has a release date it shouldn’t matter what they are convicted of. Putting stipulations on us is basically giving those that have a release date a potential life sentence […]
Taj Mahon-Haft – COVID-19
To anyone who’ll just feel about it… It seems the world is falling apart. Life as we’ve known it has ended virtually overnight. Everyone I now is going through chaos, needs me, and there’s nothing I’m allowed to do about it. Life behind bars is ever frustrating in its isolation and incapacitation. Despite having spent […]