Justin Norcutt-05/19/2024

Building a Better Life: A Journey of Skill Development and Personal Growth  Introduction  In this journal entry, I share my enthusiastic interest in essential skills for building a better life and recount my personal journey of transformation. Since my release from incarceration, I have achieved numerous certifications and completed extensive training, all initiated upon my […]

Choon Yong-05/19/2024-Spanish Class Bonanza

5/19/2024 Sunday daily diary from 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 83 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Robert Jesenik-05/18/2024-Journal #19

Sunday, May 12th Writing this on Wednesday the 15th as we were locked down all Sunday into Monday. Hard to really explain to someone what it’s like to be in a 54-foot cell with 2 people that long. One person(me) sitting /laying on the lower bunk all day, my cellmate on a chair next to […]

Fernando Cordova-05/18/2024

Another beautiful day to be thankful. I awake each morning looking forward to finding change and peace of mind. Waiting for the day I can use my voice and story to give others inspiration and hope. As so many have done for me. Another day of learning on the Edovo platform. Quote of the day: […]

Miguel Venancio-05/18/2024-POEM

From Drew Street to Destiny In the heart of the city, where dreams are scarce, On Drew Street, life’s a deck with the hardest cards.Marginalized minds, racial disparities face, Poverty’s chains, a relentless chase. Yet, in this concrete jungle, resilience thrives, Among the forgotten, hope somehow survives. Incarcerated by circumstance, not by choice, I found […]

Josue Rivera-05/18/2024

It’s been a great month at this new job. It’s been interesting heading over to emergency situations when people have overdosed and being ready to administer Narcan and provide first aid. I also respond to post-overdose follow-ups by phone or in person at the client’s residence. It’s emotionally draining but rewarding to do outreach daily […]

Choon Yong-05/18/2024-Completed ACE class report

5/18/2024 Saturday daily diary from 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 86 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Most Common Probation Violations  INTRODUCTION What do Khloe Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Nick Nolte, Chris Brown, Hugh Grant, Snoop Dogg, Shia LaBeouf, and Michelle Rodriguez have in common? They are all celebrities who know what it means to be on probation in the criminal justice system. Being on state or federal probation, or on […]

Justin Norcutt-05/17/2024

Journal Entry: May 13, 2024 – May 17, 2024 This week marked the conclusion of my seventh week at the Workforce Training Academy for Heavy Equipment Operator Training in Eloy, Arizona, generously hosted by Empire CAT. The journey has been intense but incredibly rewarding. Monday began with an introduction to compaction equipment. This machinery is […]

Choon Yong-05/17/2024-Hemmed 4 dozen pants

5/17/2024 Friday daily diary from 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 86 degrees F. Started walking at 6:00 AM. Breakfast was served […]