5-7-23 To: Initiate Justice RE: Please Read San Quentin News Article on food portions in prisons. Hi, I would like to request for a proposal to increase food portions in prisons. Prisons used to serve 3 hot meals. Now we… Read More »“Now we get 2 hot meals with a sack lunch that hardly keeps you from being hungry.”
Today 22nd of June, I received the May 2023 “Inside Journal” letter. I’m writing in response to the “Wellness Corner ”, write 3 wins I’ve had while in prison. I’ll keep this short & to the point. I’ve been locked… Read More »“My 2nd win in prison is being able to read.”
[Name Redacted] Mule Creek State Prison P.O. Box# 409040 Ione, Calif. 95640 May 21st, 2023 Crystal C Inside Membership Manager Initiate Justice P.O. Box# 15836 Los Angeles, Calif. 90015 Dear Crystal C, Hello, Hello, Hello, How Are You?? I do… Read More »“…when the board panel said that they founded me suitable and granted for release. I was more scared than feeling happy.”
Dear Crystal, Greetings, I hope this finds you in good health and spirits. I have a Parole Hearing coming up in late April and I was hoping that the offer for a letter of support was still available. It would… Read More »“You guys are the ones that make it possible for us to have a chance and hope for a future beyond these walls.”
October 2nd, 2022 Dear Initiate Justice, My name is [Name Redacted] & I am currently incarcerated at the Pelican Bay State Prison. I am writing this letter in hopes of receiving some guidance in regards to my situation. I don’t… Read More »“I don’t really know how to begin so ima just dive into it:”
3/18/2023 Dear Initiate Justice I’m just one of many system-impacted persons in awe of the extraordinary work you are doing to educate our politicians that the old barbaric practices should be eliminated from today’s society. The real problem affecting the… Read More »“Thank you for being there for us, sincerely”
C.H.CF. Stockton, CA. 95213 Initiate Justice Los Angeles, CA Hello, here are some NEW MEMBERS whom I’ve talked to and would enjoy receiving your information concerning NEW LAWS and OLD ONES too! They’ve enjoyed reading the pages that you’ve sent… Read More »“I’m a 71 yr/old man- but still have HOPE that I MIGHT go FREE someday due to your updated information on NEW LAWS.”
November 23rd 2021 Dear Initiate Justice, I just want to say “thank you” to all your staff and volunteers for all you’ve done and continue to do for us, inmates. I am grateful for the updates your newsletter/magazine provides on… Read More »“These stories are tragic and humbling.”
Dear Friends, My Name is , I’m 56 years old and I have Prostate cancer. I was told of my condition about my Cancer from the Medical Staff at in October of 2021. Since then, nothing has been done about… Read More »“I have told the Medical Staff that I’m in pain but they are doing Little to nothing for me, I need help.”
To whom this may concern Hi, my name is Is there anything that can be done about the conditions at facility? The dining hall leaks water from the ceiling from both pipes and from the rain. In the cells there… Read More »“They do not believe in preventive maintenance, and only fix things when they are broken and they do not and cannot keep up with the needed repairs.”