Michael Harman-08/01/2024-Newsletter 25

Advocating: I would suggest more focused training for white collar criminals or drug crimes. For white collar criminals more than likely we are no longer allowd to perform our former profession and need help and job training figuring out what to do now and in the future to provide a life for ourselves and our […]

Thomas Jefferson Williams Jr-08/01/2024-Newsletter 25

My idea on something I believe would create change in the federal system in a major way is to create a program that will allow people that sentence men and women to actually serve a little time in the facilities that they are sentencing people to. It would be better if the people could get […]

Fernando Cordova-08/01/2024

Today is a day that always takes me back. Today is the day of my arrest. I have been incarcerated since August 1, 1997, and I only wish I would have started to think positively at that moment. I know it is never too late to start; I think of all I could have accomplished. […]

Choon Yong-07/31/2024-Commissary

7/31/2024 Wednesday daily diary form Atwater Camp.Woke up at 5:30 AM. Made up my bed, cleaned up, changed to BOP uniform and made a cup of coffee. Stretched, drank my coffee and watched the local news and weather report, high temperature for today is 98 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Newsletter 25-How to Get Early Release

TL;DR: Inspiring change in prison requires belief and action. While only the President or a federal judge can change a sentence, administrative changes can also lead to early release. I’ve advocated for programs like the First Step Act and continue to push for more opportunities for relief. Despite cynicism, effective advocacy can create change. Henry […]

Fernando Cordova-07/31/2024

It is another day that I awaken and am blessed. Today, I had to learn patience. My tablet kept acting up and I had to be patient because it was frustrating. This will prepare me for when I’m back in society, as I know this will only be a minor issue. I’m inching closer to […]

Marquelon Dakarai Johnson-07/31/2024

What is the Brave Program? (Part 9) Brave Complete criteria *Demonstration of applying treatment concepts and community participation in the Brave Community during and after treatment *Employment verification within the compound facility community or verification of exemption status (e.g. attending an education or vocational training program). *Completion of established goals on treatment plan *Satisfied financial […]