“We’re not violent offenders. We’re individuals who committed violent crimes. But we’re different people now.”
— Robert Barton
“We’re not violent offenders. We’re individuals who committed violent crimes. But we’re different people now.”
— Robert Barton
Restoring
voice.
Reclaiming
power.
Restoring
voice.
Reclaiming
power.
More Than Our Crimes seeks to give a voice to the thousands of Americans, many people of color, who are incarcerated in federal prison. A special focus is the residents of DC, who are sent into the federal system since the District does not have a prison of its own. Our goals: to promote rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, restore civic power, and create pathways to community leadership after release.
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Voices Unlocked
We share unvarnished stories from inside America’s federal prison system to touch hearts and change minds.
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Prison Pulse
On-the-ground reports by incarcerated people provide family members, advocates, public defenders and others with short, specific reports on what’s going on in federal prisons.
Rampant drug use and staff misconduct at Waseca
I arrived at Waseca in 2019, and at first staff were “Minnesota nice.” But then it began to change. In 2022, I taught several evening classes under the supervision of Mr. Mann. A group of orderlies worked in that area...
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