A friend of mine pulled me aside and told me that his sister just died from the coronavirus and now his mom is fighting the virus. As he explained this to me his eyes began to water, regretfully the only comfort I could offer was just to listen. He eventually pulled himself together and assured […]
Harry “Justice” Traynham – COVID-19 Read More »
Mass incarceration adversely affects hundreds of thousands of families in Virginia today, interrupting many communities. Its costs are high for children, partners, communities, the economy, and especially taxpayers. Meanwhile, the scientific consensus is that long sentences or prison for minor offenses do not help public safety, often reducing it. Small steps have been made to
A Note on Recent Media Coverage of Parole ~ From The Humanization Project Read More »
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his
It’s a Hard Knock Life for Gays in Prison ~ By Jeffrey Chaney Read More »
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his
Sexual Abuse in Prison ~ by Jeffrey Chaney Read More »
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his
Friends ~ By Jeffrey R. Chaney Read More »
As usual, I have been behind getting writing posted up here. So much is going on with COVID-19 advocacy and other things. Jeff is on my mind right now though because he is facing the end of his prison sentence and uncertainty about what is next to come. We are featuring a series of his
Stand Up Under the Banner of Pride ~ By Jeffrey R. Chaney Read More »
Note from Gin: I know this can be a tough subject. Normally the Humanization Project makes a point not to ask about someone’s “crime.” We tell the stories of good people doing good work in the world. We don’t focus on their worst mistake on the worst day of their life. That should not define
Sex Offenders are People Too ~ By Jeffrey R. Cheney Read More »
The current global pandemic can be, or likely already is, a life altering event for the citizens of our planet. Every single human is currently at war with an unseen enemy. Either we are fighting this virus directly after contracting it, or we are fighting to stay clean of it. I fully understand and agree
COVID-19 Alert: “Extraordinary Times Call for Extraordinary Measures,” by Terry Church Read More »
Hello, Criminal Justice Reform Supporters! The Humanization Project thanks everyone for all the help and support during this year’s legislative session. What mixed feelings we may have as the year ends. Such big hopes, so many valiant fights, some great wins, and a lot of the deep reform that fell just short. We know there’s
