by Encartele Inc. | Mar 30, 2019 | Correctional Insights
It goes without saying that prison food leaves a lot to be desired. A former inmate interviewed by the BBC discussed the notable difference in food quality between his two prison stints—one that took place in the 1990s and the other in the 2010s. Over time, “state...
by Encartele Inc. | Mar 15, 2019 | Correctional Insights, Recidivism
Post-traumatic stress disorder normally thought of as something that only affects soldiers and military members coming back from a stressful deployment. In fact, PTSD can affect anyone who has gone through some terrible event like an accident, rape or natural...
by Encartele Inc. | Nov 19, 2018 | Tips & Facts, Uncategorized
“You can’t do anything right. You don’t matter to anyone. You’re worthless.” Mental illness can be its own prison. When it’s your own mind making you feel trapped and hopeless, the difference between reality and fiction can begin to blur. According...
by Encartele Inc. | Oct 3, 2018 | Correctional Insights, Tips & Facts
“I was in a solitary cell for five days, only allowed one hour in the courtyard. You could go crazy after a while,” Asli Erdoğan wrote of her time in a Turkish jail. “I spent 48 hours without water when I first arrived. I was in shock, which worked a bit...
