Christopher Zoukis, JD | July 12, 2024 | Prison Life
Perhaps the most unfortunate aspect of American society is our vast network of prison systems. Crime must be hindered, criminals must pay for their crimes, and prison is where we must confine them. But what if the person spending time in the slammer is not necessarily a criminal, but an erring citizen? What if the […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 10, 2024 | Prison Life
Disciplinary infractions are a fact of life for inmates incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Simply put, those incarcerated in federal prison will likely have to defend against incident reports at some point during their incarceration. Learning how to defend against disciplinary action is not something that should be done after an incident report […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 10, 2024 | Educational Programs
An Australian named John Braithwaite wrote a book titled Prisons, Education, and Work. His book was published in 1980. In his book, Braithwaite presented a number of very cogent and persuasive ideas concerning prisoners and education. At the time Braithwaite wrote, the general consensus in Australia was that prisoners should not receive any benefits greater than those […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 10, 2024 | Prison Life
In an innovative move by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), federal inmates are now allowed to purchase MP3 players from their institution’s commissary and individual MP3 files through their housing unit’s Trust Fund Limited Inmate Communication System (TRULINCS) computers. This system is offered via a federal contract with Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) and has […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 10, 2024 | Educational Programs
Master the Word of God with Home Study that is Flexible and Affordable The Word of God is full of truth about unconditional love, overflowing joy, and perfect peace. But if you don’t know these Bible truths, chances are you’re not enjoying their benefits. RHEMA Correspondence Bible School can help! RCBS is a non-accredited home […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 10, 2024 | Reentry Programs
Mediation for victims of crimes, their families, and the offenders is a large part of finding restitution for the crime and having that crime reoccur. The Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, based in Fresno, California, is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides voluntary, non-fee mediation services to victims of juvenile crime and their offenders. The Victim Offender […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 9, 2024 | Prison Life
The vast majority of inmates incarcerated within the Federal Bureau of Prisons will one day face a disciplinary proceeding. These proceedings could be the result of a serious allegation of misconduct (e.g., fighting or brewing alcohol) or a less serious allegation (e.g., feeding the birds, or not making a bed). Regardless of what the alleged […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 7, 2024 | Advocacy and Reform
The New York-based Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) is one of the largest prison-based higher education programs of its kind. While serving their prison sentences, participants study rigorous coursework and work toward earning college degrees. The program offers access to higher education to both incarcerated men and women who want to pursue their education and increase […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 7, 2024 | Advocacy and Reform
After nearly 40 years of unprecedented growth, our nation’s expanding prison population has finally begun to sputter. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2010 marked the first year since 1972 in which, taken together, state and federal correctional populations declined slightly – a trend that continued in 2011. This modest reduction reflects revisions to […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 7, 2024 | Advocacy and Reform
By John Jay Powers Jack Powers is an inmate in the federal Bureau of Prisons convicted of bank robbery and escaping from prison. He spent more than a decade in extreme isolation at the ADX, where he amputated his fingers, earlobes, a testicle, and scrotum. He has tried several times to commit suicide. “The world outside is […]
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