Christopher 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 […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | June 11, 2024 | Crime and Justice
The concept of “criminogenic” is central to understanding what drives individuals toward criminal behavior—and, more importantly, how to prevent it. By exploring the meaning of criminogenic, identifying key criminogenic needs and risk factors, and examining the role of dynamic risk factors, we gain valuable insight into the root causes of crime. This understanding forms the […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | November 3, 2023 | Prison Life
Following Sam Bankman Fried’s November 2, 2023, guilty jury verdicts, all eyes are turning toward his March 28, 2024, sentencing. Likewise, many are wondering where SBF will serve his time in federal prison. This article discusses the Bureau’s designation policies, likely facility placement, and what Sam Bankman-Fried’s life will be like in federal prison. Sam […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | August 7, 2023 | News
Effective February 1, 2011, the Federal Bureau of Prisons instituted a national policy in regard to DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) collection. This policy was promulgated under Program Statement #5311.01, entitled “Inmate DNA Sample Collection Procedures.” According to the Program Statement, “DNA analysis provides a powerful tool for human identification. DNA samples collected from individuals or derived […]
Read MoreChristopher Zoukis, JD | July 17, 2023 | Crime and Justice
Everyone’s had frustrating work experiences. In those situations, it’s tempting to jump ship and work for someone else. In the heat of the moment, acquiring and redistributing closely held knowledge to a competitor can seem like a good idea. However, it constitutes a theft of trade secrets, and if you aren’t careful, it can cost […]
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