AQS Inmate Call

K-Dog received accountability for the progress he made while in prison. Unfortunately, many people overlook these accomplishments, and the efforts of the penal system, to focus on the crime which has already been handled.

Anyone can be a student. Human's can properly train students how to avoid human rights violations.

There are ways to eliminate contraband from entering prison facilities. The government has untapped recourses at its disposable that should be utilized.

Brian is concerned about his friend Chad who's dad is in critical condition after being assaulted by law enforcement. 

The penal system is seeing an increase in lawsuits because officials fail to promote proper procedure and train personnel. Diversity needs to be emphasized within all government agencies.

A young lady gives her boyfriend a weapon for Christmas and later uses it to murder him. She claims he tried to rape her. Her friends asked me to help her.

Lisa paces her cell because she has no way to use her time productively. People in jail should be allowed to live comfortably while they wait for a court trial. The county needs the resources to help incarcerated people find better ways to resolve their reasons to commit crimes.

Jeffery missed a video visit due to technical difficulties. Communicating with loved ones on the outside is very comforting to him and other incarcerated people. Healing criminal tendencies falls entirely on the individual. The criminal justice system needs to provide video visits, telephone calls, and e-messaging to incarcerated people and their loved ones free of charge. Mental wellness should b...

Tamera's granddaughter was able to speak with her for an entire phone conversation. She was unaware that her family had to pay for the conversation and a private company was making money off her suffering. All people, regardless if they are in lock up, need to feel they belong. The Washington Department of Corrections misuses their own policy to gain profit and keep people incarcerated. All they n...

After time is served and the person returns to society, there is no reason not to commit a new crime and return to prison. Tahoma Trublood has a friend who left prison only to return because he had no support on the outs.

Yellow Mellow is a young white woman who feels black people are mistreating her for her race.  Racism is not illegal, hate crimes are illegal and Melody feels she is a victim of hate crime.

A call from Melody Vick opens discussion on people who commit violent crimes and then remain free for years before law enforcement finally catches up with them. Communities do care about people who've gone missing. Law enforcement officials don't always give up and are willing to stay on the case until justice is served. Kudos to family, friends, community, and law enforcement for staying on the c...

Way Way is selected to mentor teenage boys on the consequences of crime. He hopes to help guide people away from a life of crime by sharing his motivations and mistakes.

Michael discusses the trauma felt by his friend, also named Michael, who is suffering from trauma created when he drove drunk and killed a mother and her daughter. Although they may not know it, nor see the results, incarcerated people and their victims can help with the healing and prevent crime.

K-Dog describes a fellow incarcerated person who dies from diabetes. His friend filed grievances, but they were ignored. There needs to be accountability within the penal system.

A call from Tamera King excited about renewed interest in America's treatment of prisoners. The 13th Amendment includes the following: Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted , shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Prisoners can be treated as slaves. Advocates have been...

Incarcerated people released to the free world don't always succeed - some quickly relapse. If returning citizens want to succeed and bring honor to family members, then they need to make the effort. It will not be easy, but the reward far outweighs the challenging work. Not only should the system offer the resources for improvement, but the system should also lead people to the resources and incl...

Their are many reasons behind criminal activity. We must understand the motive behind the crime by working with people on an individual level. Using alternative sentencing can address the motive leading to criminal activity and it can be addressed in a more effective way than long prison sentences.

Dirty provides information of a recently released convicted murderer who returned to prison after reoffending. Not all release stories have a successful conclusion. Supportive relationships can help with redemption by sharing advice from the incarcerated and offering to be there in times of need.

A husband, and father of two, is murdered by two teenagers after he was ambushed while responding to an emergency call placed by the teens.

Buffy was homeless with a misconseption of her family's feelings toward her. She relies on her addiction to cope with the many issues that plague her. Gabby, her mentor, reaches out to her supportive relationships and helps her find alternative ways to solve problems.

Prison officials can keep contraband out of facilities by applying their own policy to prison staff as well as anyone who enters the facility. The safety and security of incarcerated people depends on the effectiveness of the penal system procedure.

A father allegedly murdered a teenager after his daughter accuses the teen of selling her into sex slavery for $1000.00. Actions based on accusations can lead to hardship for victims, loved ones, and the judicial system. Trust, communication, and support can make or break a case.

Not all suicides can be prevented. Working with people and understanding their individual struggles can help to heal some people and maybe save a life. Kiki describes how a biological man in a women's prison can create mixed emotions among staff and incarcerated people.

When a person is sentenced to prison for 20 years, is it worth the time and expense? One punishment does not fit all people. There needs to be a focus on individuals and their unique situations.