EDUCATION-
A COMMON THREAD OF HUMANITY

By: Justice (Hon. Harry A. Traynham) I’m in prison, yet I remain upbeat and I’ve managed to maintain a positive outlook on life. I’ve held on to and continue to hold on to an innovative spirit, and through all the hardships and struggles that come with being in prison, I’ve grown to reach for a higher […]

A Note on Recent Media Coverage of Parole ~ From The Humanization Project

Mass incarceration adversely affects hundreds of thousands of families in Virginia today, interrupting many communities. Its costs are high for children, partners, communities, the economy, and especially taxpayers. Meanwhile, the scientific consensus is that long sentences or prison for minor offenses do not help public safety, often reducing it. Small steps have been made to […]

It’s a Hard Knock Life for Gays in Prison ~ By Jeffrey Chaney

As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his […]

Sexual Abuse in Prison ~ by Jeffrey Chaney

As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his […]

Friends ~ By Jeffrey R. Chaney

As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his […]

Sex Offenders are People Too ~ By Jeffrey R. Cheney

Note from Gin: I know this can be a tough subject. Normally the Humanization Project makes a point not to ask about someone’s “crime.” We tell the stories of good people doing good work in the world. We don’t focus on their worst mistake on the worst day of their life. That should not define […]

Recognizing Humanity ~ Interview with Harry (Justice) Tranyham

Justice is a true leader in his community. He resides at State Farm Enterprise Unit with my partner. I have known him to be driven and proactive, organizing men there for the betterment of themselves and others. He, along with a few others including my partner, have started an organization called P.O.I.N.T. which he will […]

Be a Navigator ~ Robert ~ Interview

~ Note from Gin ~ My apologies as I have been moving and then away and have not gotten a chance to update interviews or blog posts. So much is in the pipeline. I hope you all will stay tuned for all we have to come. This interview with Robert is a simple one. I […]