Help Stop Prisoner Abuse
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It is a common belief that our prison system has standards in place
which protect prisoners against abuse. The current system (the
Administrative Grievance Procedure) by which prisoners file complaints
against prison officials does not safeguard them from abuse and rights
violations. This system needs to be examined and reassessed. It utterly
fails to protect inmates from abuse.
It is a common belief that health care to prisoners is also monitored
and that standards are upheld. But health care to prisoners is poor,
inadequate, and hurtful to both inmates and the general public.
A thorough and independent investigation into the Bureau of Prisons
would find: the use of excessive force and physical punishment, lack of
adequate medical and mental health care, and lack of both education and
rehabilitation programs. It is a self-policed system rife with
corruption, and one that is hostile toward the well being of inmates.
People can make terrible mistakes in their lives some with tragic,
irredeemable costs. They are incarcerated in prison as punishment, not
to be punished. New York Times columnist, Bob Herbert, recently wrote:
"Very few Americans have raised their voices in opposition to our
shameful prison policies. And I m convinced that s primarily because
the inmates are viewed as less than human."
Please help change this mind set. Demand an end to the abuse and
neglect of those incarcerated in our Federal prisons. Demand that they
be treated humanely.
Please contact me if you need further information or if you have
questions, suggestions, or ideas.
I have written this plea and this petition on behalf of a loved one
incarcerated in the U.S. Penitentiary in Beaumont, Texas who has an
explicit wish that they be distributed and supported with love, and
that the importance and need for forgiveness be always emphasized.
TELL CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE!
Please read this letter from an inmate directly so you can be aware:
My name is Donnell Joseph, a prisoner incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. I write this seeking your concern and assistance in a Petition to Congress to investigate the abuse and corruption within the Bureau of Prisons.
Over the years the prison population has grown, and it continues to grow, and this growth has brought with it the poisonous seeds of neglect and corruption. Educational and rehabilitation programs have been cut,
the health care provided to inmates is poor and inadequate. There has risen a system of abuse within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Correctional officials are abusing prisoners through excessive force, and prisoners
are being stripped of their morals and humanity.
This abuse is allowed because this is a system that polices itself. The complaints against the Bureau of Prisons made by inmates and their families (through the Administrative Grievance Procedure) are passed from one prison official to another. Ultimately they are investigated by the Bureau of Prisons. This process does not offer inmates protection from abuse, Constitutional rights violations, or cruel and unusual punishment.
The boldness of sadistic and corrupt officials occurs because the Bureau of Prisons is allowed to investigate itself.
Nothing will persuade me to deal with the injustices the Federal Bureau of Prisons inflicts upon me with anything but civility and dignity. If this system has taught me anything in the last ten years, it is to love more
with each injustice I am subjected to. The light heart which nature has given me is heavy with sadness for the unquestionable stupidity and shameful iniquities which led me to prison. But the Bureau of Prisons should not be given the power to strip away my humanity and reduce me to a human beast.
I implore you to help by signing this petition, urging Congress to exercise its authority to investigate the abuse of federal prisoners.
We, the undersigned, urge our representatives in Congress to launch an intense and thorough investigation into the Federal Bureau of Prisons. There are over 100,000 incarcerated within this system which operates void of public scrutiny. Contrary to what may be stated as the national norm, we care about those now incarcerated who will one day be released and will need to re-adjust and contribute to our communities.
This petition is written and circulated on behalf of Donnell Joseph by Rosalind Burbank.
Please return this petition to:
Rosalind Burbank
PO Box 3841
Albany, NY, 12203.
You may correspond directly to:
Donnell Joseph #01534-112
US Penitentiary
PO Box 26030
Beaumont, TX, 77720-6030
Tell Congress to Investigate!!
which protect prisoners against abuse. The current system (the
Administrative Grievance Procedure) by which prisoners file complaints
against prison officials does not safeguard them from abuse and rights
violations. This system needs to be examined and reassessed. It utterly
fails to protect inmates from abuse.
It is a common belief that health care to prisoners is also monitored
and that standards are upheld. But health care to prisoners is poor,
inadequate, and hurtful to both inmates and the general public.
A thorough and independent investigation into the Bureau of Prisons
would find: the use of excessive force and physical punishment, lack of
adequate medical and mental health care, and lack of both education and
rehabilitation programs. It is a self-policed system rife with
corruption, and one that is hostile toward the well being of inmates.
People can make terrible mistakes in their lives some with tragic,
irredeemable costs. They are incarcerated in prison as punishment, not
to be punished. New York Times columnist, Bob Herbert, recently wrote:
"Very few Americans have raised their voices in opposition to our
shameful prison policies. And I m convinced that s primarily because
the inmates are viewed as less than human."
Please help change this mind set. Demand an end to the abuse and
neglect of those incarcerated in our Federal prisons. Demand that they
be treated humanely.
Please contact me if you need further information or if you have
questions, suggestions, or ideas.
I have written this plea and this petition on behalf of a loved one
incarcerated in the U.S. Penitentiary in Beaumont, Texas who has an
explicit wish that they be distributed and supported with love, and
that the importance and need for forgiveness be always emphasized.
TELL CONGRESS TO INVESTIGATE!
Please read this letter from an inmate directly so you can be aware:
My name is Donnell Joseph, a prisoner incarcerated in the Federal Bureau of Prisons. I write this seeking your concern and assistance in a Petition to Congress to investigate the abuse and corruption within the Bureau of Prisons.
Over the years the prison population has grown, and it continues to grow, and this growth has brought with it the poisonous seeds of neglect and corruption. Educational and rehabilitation programs have been cut,
the health care provided to inmates is poor and inadequate. There has risen a system of abuse within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Correctional officials are abusing prisoners through excessive force, and prisoners
are being stripped of their morals and humanity.
This abuse is allowed because this is a system that polices itself. The complaints against the Bureau of Prisons made by inmates and their families (through the Administrative Grievance Procedure) are passed from one prison official to another. Ultimately they are investigated by the Bureau of Prisons. This process does not offer inmates protection from abuse, Constitutional rights violations, or cruel and unusual punishment.
The boldness of sadistic and corrupt officials occurs because the Bureau of Prisons is allowed to investigate itself.
Nothing will persuade me to deal with the injustices the Federal Bureau of Prisons inflicts upon me with anything but civility and dignity. If this system has taught me anything in the last ten years, it is to love more
with each injustice I am subjected to. The light heart which nature has given me is heavy with sadness for the unquestionable stupidity and shameful iniquities which led me to prison. But the Bureau of Prisons should not be given the power to strip away my humanity and reduce me to a human beast.
I implore you to help by signing this petition, urging Congress to exercise its authority to investigate the abuse of federal prisoners.
We, the undersigned, urge our representatives in Congress to launch an intense and thorough investigation into the Federal Bureau of Prisons. There are over 100,000 incarcerated within this system which operates void of public scrutiny. Contrary to what may be stated as the national norm, we care about those now incarcerated who will one day be released and will need to re-adjust and contribute to our communities.
This petition is written and circulated on behalf of Donnell Joseph by Rosalind Burbank.
Please return this petition to:
Rosalind Burbank
PO Box 3841
Albany, NY, 12203.
You may correspond directly to:
Donnell Joseph #01534-112
US Penitentiary
PO Box 26030
Beaumont, TX, 77720-6030
Tell Congress to Investigate!!
2005 Signatures
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Sandrine A
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- This US torture is the shame of the civilized world
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Gloria R
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Anne M M
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- One of the corporal works of mercy is to visit the imprisoned. My signature is my way of being a witness and a help to those in need, and to support those in law enforcement who keep justice and mercy always in their hearts, even in difficult situations.
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Joyce S
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Angela W
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Amanda
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- Why do we have to fight for our rights to be upheld in the United States? This shouldn't even be an issue, but our boys are dying right here at home, by the hands of those employed to uphold the law.
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Kathryn S. A
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- I believe that all individuals have the right to be treated humanely.
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Debbie B
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Sandra
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Athena C
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Barbara D
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- I appeal to the humanity of you to whom this petition is addressed: If you do not see in the inmates of our federal prisons a reflection of your own humanity, the first person harmed is yourself, for you are alienated from your true self, and are living a role rather than a life. This is the meaning of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. For Christians, this was affirmed by Jesus when he said that the second part of the Great Commandment is like the first (to love God above all): to love our neighbor as ourselves, and that our neighbor includes those we feel are the least like us.
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Barbara R
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Barbara B
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- i am looking forward on some help in the future cause i have an innocent person in prison for a crime he did not commit so i urge you the piblic to contact your senators to let them know the laws they make are unjust because it tears a family apart
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barbara c
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Barbara H
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Deedee B
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Barry P
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A Tatola from S
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- Human rights violations and corruption among prisoners and guards occur daily. By 2000, 2 million Americans have been incarcerated. The numbers continue to grow and overcrowd prison which by itself is a problem. Various issues that arise in this injustice include but are not limited to physical abuse, contraband/deals, and sexual harassment.
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Barbara C
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Rebecca R
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ella s
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Naima I
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- I currently have a husband who is incarcerated in the New York State prison system. He too has witnessed the abuse of the prison system and is a victim of it himself. I strongly support this petition and hope and pray that Congress looks into this with the JUSTICE that this country stands on.Thank- You.
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betty b
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Beverly Crawley G
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- My husband is one of many who is being abused by the Jail Employees, along with being Discrimnated against.
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lilah t
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Corlene R
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Carol L
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- Going to Prison is the punishment ....Human Rights belong everyone
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Alexa D
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Chris R
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- I spent 14 years in America's prison system and have witnessed prisoner abuse first hand. Unfortunately, nobody in positions of power cares unless the media get involved and threaten the political status quo. I've witnessed wonton "murder" by Dept. of Corrections personnel and many,many other less forms of prisoner abuse. Prisoner abuse is as bad or worse in America than any other country on Earth!
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billy lee l
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Allison M
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Tyra S
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Carmen St. C
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- Let's extend this to ALL prisons, State as well as Federal
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Cynthia B
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- The Michigan D.O.C is rampid with corruption , injustices against prisoners, inhumane treatment among many other things! Something has to be done to protect prisoners rights!
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Carmelita C
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Ellie S
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Wendy E
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Christine E
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Joanna Ferris Connecticut M
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- It is a real crime that no officials seem to be interested in guard violence in our own prisons. .Inmate abuse is Out of control. .
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Lorraine S
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toni p
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- prisoners still have feelings,so why should they be treated like this,l think just being locked away from their families is enough punishment.
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Camila G
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- The whole "discipline and punish" mindframe in our system needs to be addressed to generate some changes. Prisions should NOT be an option.
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Sherry H
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- STOP THIS NOW! IT IS HORRIBLE!
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Bob R
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kathleen m
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Dennis F
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Kathleen P
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Dalya L
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Debra M
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- I have a son in jail who has a rod in his leg and needs another operation but he is not able to even get a wheel chair , just a pair of cruches a friend loaned him. The medical attention he is getting is really bad. They knew he can't stand , but put him in hand cuffs and cuffs around his legs leaving him in pain for hours. He does not deserve to be treated like an animal!
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Cheryl L. S
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- Americans and the American govenment has been appalled at the treatment given to Iraqi prisoners, not realizing that the same abuse and worse exists in U.S. prisons. It is not unusual for an inmate to be subjected to retaliation by the corrections officers if the inmate makes a complaint about his or her treatment. Retaliation can be anything from having another inmate serving several lifetime sentences attack the complaining inmate with the promise of extra priviledges, to withholding of food packages so foods rot before dispursement, Inmates who question their abuse or who write to the Superintendent are seen as troublemakers by the abusing officers, and ultimately pay the price. This is an outrage to what we believe American Justice should be and an independant agency should and must be set up to police the system. Let's not forget that many prisons have multiple family members working for the facility and they protect each other when their jobs are being questioned. Please help.
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2005
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