The Humanization Blog
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 […]
Stand Up Under the Banner of Pride ~ 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 […]
COVID-19 Alert: “Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Measures,” by Terry Church
The current global pandemic can be, or likely already is, a life altering event for the citizens of our planet. Every single human is currently at war with an unseen enemy. Either we are fighting this virus directly after contracting it, or we are fighting to stay clean of it. I fully understand and agree […]
Virginia 2020 Criminal Justice Reform Summary ~ From Taj Mahon-Haft, Co-Founder of the Humanization Project
Hello, Criminal Justice Reform Supporters! The Humanization Project thanks everyone for all the help and support during this year’s legislative session. What mixed feelings we may have as the year ends. Such big hopes, so many valiant fights, some great wins, and a lot of the deep reform that fell just short. We know there’s […]
Love, Devotion, and Restoring Justice ~ Kari Anderson, Jayln Midgette, and Lemar Anderson Interviews
~ Interview with LeMar Anderson, Kari’s Husband ~ What do you spend most of your time doing now? Due to being incarcerated my days are rather structured with little deviation in schedule. Typically my day begins around 5:30 AM, with me waking up and preparing for work. Before leaving, my morning ritual is to read […]