Defund D.O.C: Turning All Prisons Into Treatment and Career Centers

02/15/2025

This was originally posted by Jeffrey Henson a Paralegal/Legal Assistant fighting for Justice & Equality. You can find Jeffrey on Facebook.

At the end of the day, it's about the people who are by your side when life gets hard. It's about the people who are there when you need them the most.

It's about the people who say "we've got this" when you are facing challenges. It's about the people who notice when you're not yourself. It's about the people who check in on you when you have been more quiet than usual.

It's about the people you'd rather sit in comfortable silence with than make small talk with. It's about the people who raise an eyebrow and know you're lying when you say you are okay when you're not.

It's about the people who know your coffee order off by heart, and when you need one. It's about the people who text you to say they are thinking of you on the days that are difficult for you.
Put simply, it's about the people who think of you. It's about the people who notice. It's about the people who show up in the smallest but most meaningful ways. It's about the people who stay, through it all.

02/14/2025

Happy Happy Valentine's Day. Sending love, light & hope to all of you beautiful humans! Don't forget to scroll down and listen to our Valentine's Behind Bars podcast. Feel free to post & share ! ❤️

02/14/2025

🚨🎧 **Missed Last Week's Episode? You Don't Want to Skip This One!** 🎧🚨

We may be a bit behind on our announcement, but trust us — this episode is a hit! Dive into our latest podcast: HOOD CANDIDATE: A RADICAL REPUBLICAN DISRUPTING MASS INCARCERATION with the incredible guest, Andy “Hood Candidate” Williams Jr.

Have you heard of Andy? He’s not just a political candidate who has run for the U.S. Presidency twice; he’s also a former gang member who has spent time behind bars. His journey is nothing short of remarkable! Andy sheds light on the systemic injustices permeating our society and advocates for a new American paradigm rooted in love and understanding.

In this episode, Andy shares his insights on how felony records are not just incidents but badges of slavery. He emphasizes the urgent need for individuals with felony backgrounds and their loved ones to organize and run for political office. The current corrupt status quo perpetuating slavery and mass incarceration will continue unless we unite and take action.

The Defund DOC community is nonpartisan and welcomes all voices, whether you identify as Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian. If you're passionate about disrupting the cycle of recidivism and crime, we want to hear from you!

🎙️ Don’t miss out on Andy's compelling story and vision for change. Listen to the episode now!

https://www.defunddoc.net/podcast/episode/40f78cf5/hood-candidate-a-radical-republican-disrupting-mass-incarceration-with-guest-andy-williams-jr

02/14/2025

🌟🎙️ **New Episode Alert: VALENTINE'S BEHIND BARS!** 🎙️🌟

Join us for a heartfelt episode of the Defund DOC Podcast, where we explore love notes from behind prison walls. Incarcerated Americans share their Valentine's Day messages to their loved ones, breaking the false stereotypes that suggest those inside are unloved or forgotten.

For too long, mass media and corrupt politicians have perpetuated propaganda that demonizes fellow Americans who have made mistakes. This systemic injustice is a blatant crime against humanity, exploiting their loved ones and extracting vast sums from their communities. We need to challenge these damaging narratives and envision a criminal-justice system that prioritizes rehabilitation and restoration.

At Defund DOC, we're advocating for a revolutionary approach: allowing prisoners to invite their families into their lives, providing access to smartphones, laptops, and the internet. It’s time to reform our prisons into hyper-socialized environments focused on education, treatment, and connection.

In this episode, we also discuss important legislative reform bills currently pending in the State of Washington. Tune in to gain insight into a brighter future where we can unleash the true potential of those behind bars.

🎧 Listen now to be enlightened and inspired!

https://www.defunddoc.net/podcast/episode/29f1c829/valentines-behind-bars-prison-walls-cant-separate-our-love-with-special-guest-messages

02/14/2025

(Copy & paste from the petition) Please read, sign, and share.

The Issue

Our cherished son, Al'Mir Montrell Harris, a young man barely 23 years old, lost his future in an unjust and heartbreaking manner at Baldwin State Prison, Georgia on New Year's Eve 2024. A tragic casualty of appalling neglect, Al'Mir was denied the essential medical care that could have lent him the chance to live a bright and hopeful life. This story is not just about Al'Mir, but about countless incarcerated individuals who are neglected and treated without due respect for their basic human rights.

It's crucial to remind ourselves that incarcerated individuals are protected by the Eighth Amendment, which guarantees the right to access adequate medical care. Yet every day, we witness these rights being violated resulting in heartbreaking stories like Al'Mir's.

Therefore, the need for legislation is pressing. We call for the introduction of the AHIMAA - Almir Harris Inmate Medical Accountability Act. This act will reinforce the Eighth Amendment, ensuring that no incarcerated individual is subjected to medical neglect, a form of cruel and unusual punishment that our constitution forbids.

It's a matter of life or death. The implementation of AHIMAA can prevent needless suffering, letting us ensure that no more lives are lost tragically and prematurely, like Al'Mir's.

For the sake of protecting health, upholding justice, and preserving human dignity within our prison system, we beseech all concerned authorities to support and implement the AHIMAA. This is more than a fight for human rights, it's a fight for preserving the essence of our humanity. Stand with us to make the AHIMAA a reality and to prevent more lives from being lost to unjust medical neglect. Sign this petition today.

Implement the AHIMAA, Protecting Incarcerated Individuals' Medical Rights

02/14/2025

Please read, sign, and share Jason Charles petition.

About Jason Charles:
My name is Jason Charles, and I am currently incarcerated in Ohio at Chillicothe Correctional Institution. I am asking you to sign this petition for clemency due to a wrongful conviction that has unjustly impacted my life for the past twenty years.
Twenty years ago, the media painted a terrible picture of me regarding an unfortunate situation that took place at my home, portraying me as the villain when it was, in fact, a matter of self-defense. The facts surrounding the circumstances were grossly misrepresented. Later, BCI reports confirmed my self-defense allegations, but I found myself without the financial means for proper legal representation. As a result, I was coerced into an 18-to-life plea agreement by my attorney, Michael J. Duff, who was later disbarred due to his incompetence and unethical acts involving drug possession and a prostitution scandal.

In 2019, Ohio whistleblower Senator Shirley Smith's January 23rd statement regarding her departure from the Ohio Parole Board went viral, exposing a toxic environment and unprofessional behavior within the board. She highlighted their biased, unethical, and frighteningly unfair decision-making processes, which often lack a comprehensive review of the facts surrounding individuals’ cases. Bret Vinocur of BLOCKPAROLE.COM, a citizen advocate for the past seventeen years, concurs with Senator Smith's observations, stating that the parole board’s decisions are often irrational and based on inaccurate information. He emphasized the need for more accountability and transparency in the decision-making processes that affect the lives of others.

I can personally attest to the biases and unfair treatment I have experienced, as evidenced by the additional ten years I was given on June 28, 2024, after already serving an 18-year sentence due to inadequate representation stemming from my financial situation. I have presented substantial evidence to the Ohio Parole Board, including requested evidence reports processed by Ohio BCI Labs on the night of the incident. These reports show that the individual who came to my home discharged a firearm, and I was merely defending myself. Furthermore, both parties involved had high levels of gunshot residue on their hands, consistent with having recently fired a weapon. Live rounds matching those found at my home were also discovered in their vehicle that night.

Senator Shirley Smith has also indicated that the Ohio Parole Board reviews all clemency requests and makes recommendations to the governor, which she described as an unethical monopoly on injustices. The head Ohio prosecutor at the time, Ron O'Brien, was removed due to his involvement in a million-dollar scandal regarding missing treasury money, highlighting significant ethical problems within the Ohio judicial system. This situation demonstrates how the system is rigged against individuals seeking justice and fairness.

If you would like to see the documentation that proves this was nothing more than self-defense and that I was pushed into a plea deal because I felt I had no other option, please contact either myself or Linda Simms at [email protected]. Additionally, you can listen to me tell my story by clicking the link at the bottom of this post, or by visiting DefundDOC.net.

I urge you to consider my request for clemency. The evidence supporting my self-defense claims is compelling, and the systemic issues within the Ohio Parole Board must be addressed. I hope for a fair review of my case based on the facts and evidence presented.
For further information, please feel free to contact me at:

Jason Charles #562205
PO Box 710
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your support in seeking justice and clemency

🎧 Listen to Jason’s story:
https://www.defunddoc.net/podcast/episode/3b57ca11/football-team-up-former-nfl-player-innocent-man-and-defunddocnet-are-tackling-injustice-part-one-with-jason-charles-and-raymond-fisher

https://chng.it/yPqbbHNv7Y

Petition for Clemency: Jason Charles’ Fight for Justice After Acting in Self-Defense

02/14/2025

We interviewed Landis Reynolds a while back. Landis wrote the book titled “Recycled Futures: Youth Incarcerated as Adults. I’m working on finishing our Valentines podcast episode that will be out on Valentines Day. Daniel mentions this book in the upcoming episode, so I wanted to share both the link to purchase his book, and also the podcast episode. Go get the book, and take a listen to his story.

📕 Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Recycled-Futures-Youth-Incarcerated-Adults/dp/B0CZ9QHLZ7

🎧 Listen here: https://www.defunddoc.net/podcast/episode/1de69cf7/recycled-futures-youth-incarcerated-as-adults-will-society-ever-show-as-much-passion-and-interest-recycling-americans-as-they-do-recycling-garbage-with-guest-landis-reynolds

02/14/2025

Please sign and share 🙏

Clemency for Daniel Simms: End 19 Years of Injustice and Restore Hope for a Reformed Life

02/13/2025

Join Daniel and Linda Simms live stream

02/13/2025

Hey y'all! We need everyone's help! We need you to ask your incarcerated loved one to create lists of prisoners interested in receiving information about EliteInmates.com pen pal website. Our goal is to provide High Quality Inmates with High Quality Connections so that we can make their lives better inside prison. Get back to me with your lists! Thank you all!

02/13/2025

Happy Wednesday! Daniel and I will be live TONIGHT at 6:30pm PST. Join and engage in conversation. We hope to see you all there!

02/09/2025

This prison in Wisconsin does not have vending machine. Let's help change this! Please read. Sign & share! Thank you!

Mandate the Provision of Vending Machines in Prison Visiting Rooms

02/07/2025

Happy Friday, February 7th. Below is the latest update (great news) regarding the unaliving of Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility in New York. Please like, share, follow. ❤️ https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/06/us/robert-brooks-ny-homicide/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawITSRRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZdwSJu3Wi3797hlXFhumlDQ1tm46w1MA0KJL-TItwSiTP2LOHFQgJfnOA_aem_W_LVdWXbuNyRwEW2ylCUfg

New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for criminal charges to be filed and arrests being made

02/06/2025

One Day At A Time ❤️

02/06/2025

‼️ PLEASE SHARE ‼️

We were asked to share this by Phillip Alvin Jones, who is currently incarcerated at the same prison as Daniel. We have had Phillip on our podcast in the past, and he is the host of his own podcast. Please share this post to help spread the word of what he is doing. Phillip’s contact information is listed at the bottom of this post. Thank you all!

🎓 Phillip A Jones Consulting, LLC is honored to announce The Phillip A. Jones, Jr. Scholarship Fund. This fund embodies Phillip Alvin Jones, Jr. who despite being incarcerated remains committed to driving societal change.

Growing up in the challenging environment of inner-city Baltimore, Phillip has first hand experience of lifes many struggles, which led to his incarceration at the age of nineteen.

The mission of the scholarship fund is to provide scholarships for at-risk youth in Baltimore, showing the transformative power of education as a means to avoid the lure of gang involvement. This annual scholarship, will provide financial assistance to three high school graduates, enabling them to pursue higher education and consequently a bright future.

Phillip Alvin Jones
Email: [email protected]
Website: PhillipAJonesConsultingLLC.com