Author Archives: Casey

~Anthel Brown -’No End In Sight’

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Casey

The U.S. is trapped in a penal tautology predicted by President Dwight D. Eisenhower four decades ago. A decrease in crime heralds the success of building prisons; and so legislators build more prisons. An increase in crime means we need … Continue reading →

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poem from ~Monico Nava…

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Casey

|Untitled| If tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand If the Sun shall rise before your eyes filled with tears for me Just know my … Continue reading →

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If tax-paying part-time residents shouldn’t be counted outside their home districts, neither should incarcerated people.

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Casey

In a recent editorial, “In new Census, home is where the vote should be,” the Times Herald-Record (Orange County, NY), examines the issue of prison-based gerrymandering in the larger context of voting and election law in New York State. If … Continue reading →

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Please take our MTCJRN 2010 priorites survey…

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Casey

We look forward to your input and help in creating “positives changes” and a more efficient criminal justice system for Montana. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RR3WKX8 Continue reading →

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Have info on Montana prison system mental health treatment??

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Casey

Matt Brown of the Associated Press in Billings is investigating the treatment of people who live with mental illness in the State Prison. Please contact Mr. Brown if you have information that would be helpful. His phone number is (406) 896-1528 and email is:mbrown AT apDOTorg. Continue reading →

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