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Digital archive featuring stories from people incarcerated in CA prisons, their loved ones, & staff. Initiative of faculty & students at UC Irvine.
10/06/2022
Don't miss out on our FREE speaker event! PrisonPandemic proudly invites Keri Blakinger, the author of Corrections in Ink: A Memoir, to discuss pressing issues concerning the correctional system.
Please join us at Winifred Smith Hall in Claire Trevor School of the Arts on Oct. 12th (Wed), 4:30 - 6 PM. Free signed copies available first-come-first-serve basis.
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08/27/2022
Today's letter came from a person incarcerated in Valley State Prison, located within Chowchilla, CA. Prison policies are often placed without the input of those held in the facilities. As vaccines were rolled out, many felt they had no choice in how they protected themselves.
To learn about others' experiences, listen to and read more stories from our website by clicking the link in bio.
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08/13/2022
Today's story is from a person incarcerated at Solano County who highlighted their experience of trying to communicate during the lockdown. Due to limitations placed during the pandemic, incarcerated individuals faced difficulties receiving letters from their loved ones. Many mention this disconnection with their families leaving them feeling helpless, powerless, and even more isolated than before the lockdown.
To listen and learn more about this person's story, you can search our website for "The Bare Minimum."
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07/23/2022
Today's story comes from a person in California Correctional Institution. This facility saw a sizable outbreak of COVID-19 in January of 2022, once again drastically altering prison life. Additionally, CCI's confirmed case rate is double that of Kern County. It's very hard for incarcerated people to protect themselves against this rapidly spreading virus.
To learn more about this person's story, go to our website, select Tehachapi from the prison directory, and listen to "No Matter How Bleak."
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07/12/2022
Today's post comes from an individual incarcerated at Salinas Valley State Prison. Prison staff has been accused of neglecting COVID-19 safety protocols, such as providing incarcerated people appropriate masks. Beyond that, those incarcerated in this facility are often unable to acquire alcoholic sanitizer, gloves, long-lasting soap, and other important cleaning supplies. Without these necessities, higher rates of disease can occur more easily.
Visit our digital archive today to listen and read about how incarcerated people are coping with the pandemic.
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07/08/2022
Today's story comes from a person incarcerated at Wasco State Prison. While detailing the differences between jail and prison during the COVID pandemic, this person mentions how their cellmate helps them stay positive. Many of the stories on our archive report the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and good mental health in the face of the pandemic and the prison system.
To hear more stories like this, go to the link in our bio, choose Wasco, and select "Comfort and Safety."
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