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

11/09/2024

We are live at blogtalkradio.com/defunddoc. Call in if you’d like to speak with us on the show. We have been speaking on solitary confinement.

Join Linda & Daniel Simms in discussion of all things prison related

11/09/2024

I have a question ladies and gentlemen…. my question is: I have been wanting to do a relationships episode where we have people call in and discuss how you make your relationship work, because this life ain’t easy, but this is the strongest kind of love. It would also be cool if your loved one could be on the phone also, so we can hear both sides. We can also talk about things we struggle with. I’m talking to Daniel about this episode idea, but I am sure he will love it. I’m hoping for this Sunday 11/10-if I get enough people would like to join and call in to the conversation on the show. Would anyone be willing to call in and talk with us if we did this. Sometimes, it is helpful for some to hear what works for other. Let me know if you’d like to talk with us on the show, and if your loved one would be able to join as well. I’m shooting for Sunday evening if I can get enough people that would like to participate. If there is enough of a response, I will create an event post and share on the page. Please comment here, send a DM, or email me at [email protected] 🙏

11/08/2024

🌟 Check-In 🌟

Tomorrow is Friday!!! How is it already almost the weekend? I’m not complaining, but seriously, where has this week gone?!?! Has it flown by just as quickly for anyone else?

I woke up late for work this morning but was still able to make it to my client appointments on time….barely 😳

This past Monday, I took the day off so Daniel and I could interview Washington’s Director of Public Defense, Larry Jefferson. That was truly an enlightening, and inspiring experience! We will have the episode published on our website this weekend, and I can’t wait for you all to listen.

We’ll also be doing an episode of the Defund DOC Talk Radio on Saturday, and we’re looking for people who would like to speak with us on the show. If you’re interested, send me a DM or email me at [email protected], and I will get you the info.

I’ll be putting together an event post with all the details for Saturday’s broadcast. We hope to talk with you all! 💬✨

11/06/2024

To listen in on the show, go to blogtalkradio/defunddoc. To call in, dial 563-999-3667 anytime during the hour.

We are looking for some people that would like to call in to the Defund FOC Talk Radio show this evening. We will be on at 6:30pm PST.

If you are interested, please comment, or send me a message with what you would like to discuss on the show. We can give each person around 10+ minutes depending on the number of people that would like to be on the show.

You can also 3-way an inmate to speak on the show if their prison does not automatically cut off the 3-way call.

If we have an overwhelming response, we will schedule people for next Wednesday as well. You can also call in with any questions you have. The call-in number is 563-999-3667.

Please let me know if you would like to be on this evenings show with us.

11/06/2024

🌟 NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY🌟

(Read the question at the bottom of the post, and comment below)

Today, on the first Wednesday in November, we recognize National Stress Awareness Day. This day serves as a vital reminder to identify and reduce the stress factors in our lives, especially as we advocate for our incarcerated loved ones.

Stress is a universal experience; it’s our body’s way of protecting itself from harm. While some stress can be beneficial, too much can negatively impact our health and relationships. It’s crucial to pinpoint the stressors affecting our physical and mental well-being. Whether it’s health issues, financial concerns, or the weight of advocating in a challenging environment, we must acknowledge these challenges.

**Self-care is essential!** If we aren’t taking care of ourselves, how can we effectively fight for those we love? Here are some tools to help manage stress:

- Develop coping skills for anxiety.
- Identify and let go of what you cannot change.
- Engage in regular exercise to release built-up tension.
- Nourish your body with a balanced diet.

Let’s commit to building routines that help us lessen our tension. Go for a walk, practice deep breathing, treat yourself to a massage, or enjoy a long, relaxing bath. If the stress feels overwhelming, don’t hesitate to seek help—talk to your doctor or look into your employer’s assistance programs.

❓Question (comment below).Join the conversation and share your self-care tips and how you’re managing stress. Together, let’s prioritize our well-being so we can continue the important fight for justice! 💪❤️

11/04/2024

I’m not sure what is going on with Facebook, but it is now limiting what I am able to do. It says that users have no violations, yet it is not letting me share my posts, or even comment on posts.

Im asking all of you, when you see that I post something here, please share it to other groups you are in since I am not able to 🙏

11/03/2024

Missed today's powerful episode of Defund DOC Talk Radio? Don't worry! You can still catch the inspiring conversation with Melissa and Rick, the visionary founders of Adopt and Inmate! 🎙️✨

👉 Listen by clicking the link below

🔔 Follow Adopt an Inmate and check out their website, adoptaninmate.org! They’re gearing up for the exciting launch of “Drop a Dime,” so stay tuned for that!

💖 Melissa and Rick are on a mission to transform lives through compassion. During the episode, Rick shared touching testimonials from adopters who described how this initiative has changed *their* lives too!

🚀 The Adopt an Inmate application will be reopening soon! This is your chance to make a real difference and show those behind bars that there is goodness in the world. Let’s spread hope together! 🌍❤️

Join hosts Linda and Daniel Simms for a compelling episode of Defund DOC Talk Radio as they sit down with siblings Melissa and Rick, the visionary founders of Adopt an Inmate. This episode delves into Rick's harrowing journey of being imprisoned despite his innocence and their realization that count...

11/03/2024

Join us on Sunday, November 3rd at 12:30pm PST. You can listen in at blogtalkradio.com/defunddoc and you can call in to speak on the air with Linda & Daniel, or Melissa & Rick. Check out AdoptanInmate.org, and the amazing things they do. Melissa and Rick are changing lives through meaningful connection. Family is who you choose.

11/02/2024

Please take the time to read and share.

I am posting the correspondence from Jason Charles to Defund DOC. Jason included many documents to show that his case was nothing more than self defense. Jason went before the Ohio parole board and was denied due to lacking a reentry plan. Please reads through the email and documents from Jason, and share this, so we get his name out there. I will also post the link to the article with former Senator Shirley Smith.

“Dear Defund DOC Doc; First I'd like to start off by saying thank you for taking time out of you day to read my correspondence, I promise I'll do my best & try not to take up to much of your time. Now my reason for my correspondence is because I honestly need your help on bringing light to my situation regarding Prison Reform. An if there's anyone who can bring light to a situation & force there hand to balance the scale's of justice it's you. But first let me formally introduce myself, my name is Jason Charles. An I'm currently incarcerated in Ohio at Chillicothe Correctional. Twenty year's ago the media painted a terrible picture of me in the eye's of the public regarding a unfortunate situation that took place at my home painting me as the villain, when it was a self-defense matter & they were totally wrong about the fact's surrounding the circumstances. Then later when the BCI reports confirmed the self defense allegations & they seen that I didn't have the money for proper legal representation, then they keep me in the county jail pushing my trial back for over five & a half years which is unheard of, forcing me into a 18 to life plea agreement. So I took the plea agreement that I was forced into by attorney Michael J Duff, who was later disbarred due to his incompetence & unethical acts involving drug possession & some sort of prostitution scandal. Moving forward to 2019, Ohio whistle blower Senator Shirley Smith's January 23rd post regarding why she left the Ohio parole board went viral when she exposed their toxic environment & unprofessional behavior as well as there biased unethical & frighteningly unfair & unpractical decision making regarding the live of others without honestly conducting a comprehensive review surrounding the fact's regarding the matter that brought these individuals in front of their parole committee, to honestly determine their parole eligibility based on the proposal of true & factual evidence surrounding the circumstances not there hypothetical opinions. An Bret Vinocur of BLOCK PAROLE. COM, who seeks to prevent release of the worst of the worst even agrees with Ex Senator Shirley Smith. An even went so far as to state that they have no idea to determine what criteria the parole board is using to determine their parole committee decisions regarding eligibility & that he's been a citizen advocate for the past seventeen years & stated it's a crap shoot with the Ohio parole committee. He also went on to clarify that their decisions are often irrational & based off inaccurate information & that they need more accountability & transparency when making decision on the lives of others. An I can clearly testify that I've witnessed their biasness & everything that they've both stated first hand on June 28, 2024 at 7:45am when they gave me an additional ten years. After serving a eighteen year sentence do to inadequate representation because of the lack finances. I've even presented evidence regarding the circumstances surrounding the case to the Ohio parole board committee, which were evidence reports that they've even requested, & those requested items were forwarded in advance that were processed by Ohio BCI Labs the night the unfortunate situation took place. Clearly showing the parole board committee factual proof that this individual come to my home & discharged a firearm, & I was only defending myself & the other party involved who came with this individual removed his firearm before reporting the incident. I also forwarded them all GSR reports, which are gunshot residue reports that were done on both hand's of the other party. An both hand's had high particle's of gunshot residue which were consistent with someone who would have just fired a firearm. An reports also confirmed that live round's were found in there vehicle the night of the incident that matched discharged round's that were found at my home. An Ex Senator Shirley Smith also stated that the Ohio parole committee also reviews all clemency request & make there own recommendations to the governor regarding request, which would be considered a unethical monopoly injustices. Because in her own word's she called there work environment extremely toxic, unprofessional biased unethical & unpractical regarding decision making. An the head Ohio prosecutor at the time Ron O'Brien who was removed because of his involvement in a million dollar scandal regarding missing treasury money clearly shows that there's a code of ethics problem in Ohio & there purposely rigging the Ohio judicial system & that it not fair & impartial. Because Ex Senator Shirley Smith clearly exposed the fact that out lives are in the hand's of unethical minded individuals, & the power's to be are allowing these individuals to make irrational, unethical & racially bias decision regarding the live of others without looking at the proposal of evidence surrounding the fact's. Which clearly proof's that their not qualified by any means for those positions & should be held accountable for such unethical criminal injustice & deliberate indifference. In closing, all additional ballistic reports & articles are attached to email. Or write Jason Charles #562205 POBox 710 Chillicothe Ohio 45601. Thank for your time & consideration & I look forward to hopefully hearing from you soon, Sincerely & Respectfully Jason Charles.”

Read former Senator Shirley Smith’s disturbing details of what is going on with the Ohio Parole Board.
https://www.cleveland.com/politics/2019/01/ohio-parole-board-is-secretive-and-frighteningly-unfair-former-member-shirley-smith-says.html?outputType=amp

10/31/2024

We will be live on DefundDOC Talk Radio. Listen in by using the link below. Feel free to call in if youd like to talk with us on the show.
The call-in number is 563-999-3667. We would love to hear from you! (If you have trouble with the link, please let me know by commenting)

http://tobtr.com/s/12380625

10/26/2024

Saturday is National '"Make A Difference Day!" You can help make a difference, ending the evil Crime Against Humanity prisoner slave trade! Just write on a piece of paper, through computer or handwritten, the following "End the Human Rights atrocity of the prisoner slave trade! DefundDOC.net!". Defund DOC will be collaging the images with our underground Diesel Therapy Album song 'Slave Ships.' Then we will share the music video across the world! Join us! Make a difference today!

Defund DOC's invites you to embark on a journey of becoming change makers in the U.S. criminal justice system. The American people deserve a criminal justice system that does not enslave them, but will educate them, treat their mental health needs, and releases them with college degrees so they can....

10/25/2024

I stayed late at work tonight to complete my office door for the Halloween door decoration contest. There doors are being judged tomorrow.

I was thinking about adding a bow tie. What do you all think?

10/25/2024

This is one thing that I love about my job (other than helping people). I get to go to places outside of the city, and see things like this. I was told that the deer here, are not really afraid of people anymore, and I was able to get so close without them even flinching. I drove by 3 that were RIGHT next to the road, and they didn’t even look at me. I love animals, and sights like this make me appreciate so much! I wanted to share this experience with everyone.

What wildlife stories do you have?

10/24/2024

The Defund DOC platform (Linda and Daniel) is not in this for fame, or money, or any crazy thing like that.

I made a post a little bit ago, but want to make a couple things clear due to someone slandering Daniel and I’s name

This person published a blog with lies upon lies and mentions us by name.

On our podcast, we interview anyone who has a story to tell. It would be great to spread the word about Defund DOC, but we aren’t going to be famous because of it, and that’s not what I want. I don’t like being in the spotlight.

Another thing to note, I am not Daniels secretary, he does not use me, I am not a puppet. He gives me some of his Ideas, I say yes or no to them. I come up with some ideas and he says yes or no. Daniel and I are partners in life, and in business.

We have never saught out a background check on anyone, and don’t intend to. There are many people on here that I speak with regularly, and I have trust for everyone. I am posting below, a screenshot of a message that I received which stated that the person they were messaging me about wasn’t who they claimed to be…. and I even doubted this person until they backed it up with receipts. I am blacking any names out, because I am not the type to publicly speak about people and put their name out there. That is not something we have ever done, and not something we ever will do.

The accusations that this person has made public are absolutely disgusting. This person claims to be an advocate, yet keeps referring to Daniel as a criminal, and using his past against him.

If anyone would like more info on this situation, please let me know.

AND, if anyone ever thinks that something we do is not for the right reasons, please reach out to me so I can clarify, or make the needed changes to whatever we are doing wrong. We LITERALLY consider you all to be family! You just have to be careful of who you trust in this world.

Daniel and I will continue to speak the truth, advocate, and allow people’s voices to be heard. Thank you all, for sticking with us through this. 🙏 ❤️