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It is a common belief that the U.S. prison system has standards in place which protect prisoners against abuse. The current system (the Administrative Grievance Procedure) by which prisoners file complaints against prison officials does not safeguard them from abuse and rights violations. This system utterly fails to protect inmates from abuse.
It is a common belief that health care to prisoners is also monitored and that standards are upheld. But health care to prisoners is poor, inadequate, and hurtful to both prisoners and the general public.
A thorough and independent investigation into the Federal Bureau of Prisons would find: the use of excessive force and physical punishment, lack of adequate medical and mental health care, and lack of both education and rehabilitation programs. It is a self-policed system rife with corruption, and one that is hostile toward the well being of prisoners.
People can make terrible mistakes in their lives — some with tragic, irredeemable costs. They are incarcerated in prison as punishment, not to be punished. Former New York Times columnist, Bob Herbert wrote: “Very few Americans have raised their voices in opposition to our shameful prison policies. And I’m convinced that’s primarily because the inmates are viewed as less than human.”
Help change this mind set. Demand an end to the abuse and neglect of those incarcerated in U.S. federal and state prisons. Demand that they be treated humanely.
Please sign this petition, urging Congress to exercise its authority to investigate the abuse and neglect (physical, psychological, and medical) of federal prisoners — investigations which will in turn bring scrutiny and change to state-run prisons.
We, the undersigned, urge our representatives in Congress to launch an intense and thorough investigation into the Federal Bureau of Prisons. There are over 200,000 incarcerated within this system which operates void of public scrutiny. We care about those now incarcerated who will one day be released and will need to readjust and contribute to our communities.
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October 2, 2014
We just hit 500 signatures on this petition. Now text three friends the link and ask them to sign immediately.
Reached 500 supporters
October 1, 2014
May 25, 2013
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that people are finally ready to challenge the status quo inside our prisons. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now to keep the pressure on the Bureau of Prisons. Direct your friends to this page and email your local representative today to demand an independent investigation into these conditions.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2013
273 Comments
A moment ago I received a phone call from my brother saying the CEO keep using him as a punching bag please help I'm in need of support on how to settle this not Justice for only my brother but for all prison abuse ALL LIVES MATTER
When did prison officials and guards get the idea that they could continue to meat out punishment after the judge had sentenced the perpetrator? Their job is to do everything in their power to rehabilitate the 'human being'! They should be held accountable!
my nephew sits in a texas prison battling cancer. He was paroled - release date April 2015. He was diagnosed in January 2015. They are keeping him to do 4 mos of chemo, he will miss his parole date. We are devastated, no where to turn.
Rikers, Woodbourne, Fishkill, Sullivan, Attica, Ulster, and Otisville has a problem with putting their hands on inmates, and the people who run the facilities are in on it as well. They keep giving inmates Tier 3's to keep them in there and stealing their belongings.
The abuse has to stop. I have loved ones that are currently incarcerated an the treatment that any prisoner/ inmate endures is inappropriate. I am concerned about not only my loved ones safety, but the safety of all prisoners/ inmates.
GOD-willing, all forms of prison and jail assault shall very soon disappear, forever.
My son and some other inmates at mid state correctional facility has been mistreated and heard they kill someone please help me I don't no what to do about my son
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
It is a common belief that the U.S. prison system has standards in place which protect prisoners against abuse. The current system (the Administrative Grievance Procedure) by which prisoners file complaints against prison officials does not safeguard them from abuse and rights violations. This system utterly fails to protect inmates from abuse.
It is a common belief that health care to prisoners is also monitored and that standards are upheld. But health care to prisoners is poor, inadequate, and hurtful to both prisoners and the general public.
A thorough and independent investigation into the Federal Bureau of Prisons would find: the use of excessive force and physical punishment, lack of adequate medical and mental health care, and lack of both education and rehabilitation programs. It is a self-policed system rife with corruption, and one that is hostile toward the well being of prisoners.
People can make terrible mistakes in their lives — some with tragic, irredeemable costs. They are incarcerated in prison as punishment, not to be punished. Former New York Times columnist, Bob Herbert wrote: “Very few Americans have raised their voices in opposition to our shameful prison policies. And I’m convinced that’s primarily because the inmates are viewed as less than human.”
Help change this mind set. Demand an end to the abuse and neglect of those incarcerated in U.S. federal and state prisons. Demand that they be treated humanely.
Please sign this petition, urging Congress to exercise its authority to investigate the abuse and neglect (physical, psychological, and medical) of federal prisoners — investigations which will in turn bring scrutiny and change to state-run prisons.
We, the undersigned, urge our representatives in Congress to launch an intense and thorough investigation into the Federal Bureau of Prisons. There are over 200,000 incarcerated within this system which operates void of public scrutiny. We care about those now incarcerated who will one day be released and will need to readjust and contribute to our communities.
Updates
October 2, 2014
We just hit 500 signatures on this petition. Now text three friends the link and ask them to sign immediately.
Reached 500 supporters
October 1, 2014
May 25, 2013
The momentum behind this petition is undeniable and shows that people are finally ready to challenge the status quo inside our prisons. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now to keep the pressure on the Bureau of Prisons. Direct your friends to this page and email your local representative today to demand an independent investigation into these conditions.
Reached 100 supporters
January 14, 2013
273 Comments
The grievance system is so distorted and a long process that you'd be dead by retaliation before you ever saw the completion. Guards hate their jobs and they hate the people. It's a separate culture that needs to be brought to community standards.
A moment ago I received a phone call from my brother saying the CEO keep using him as a punching bag please help I'm in need of support on how to settle this not Justice for only my brother but for all prison abuse ALL LIVES MATTER
When did prison officials and guards get the idea that they could continue to meat out punishment after the judge had sentenced the perpetrator? Their job is to do everything in their power to rehabilitate the 'human being'! They should be held accountable!
my nephew sits in a texas prison battling cancer. He was paroled - release date April 2015. He was diagnosed in January 2015. They are keeping him to do 4 mos of chemo, he will miss his parole date. We are devastated, no where to turn.
Rikers, Woodbourne, Fishkill, Sullivan, Attica, Ulster, and Otisville has a problem with putting their hands on inmates, and the people who run the facilities are in on it as well. They keep giving inmates Tier 3's to keep them in there and stealing their belongings.
The abuse has to stop. I have loved ones that are currently incarcerated an the treatment that any prisoner/ inmate endures is inappropriate. I am concerned about not only my loved ones safety, but the safety of all prisoners/ inmates.
GOD-willing, all forms of prison and jail assault shall very soon disappear, forever.
My son and some other inmates at mid state correctional facility has been mistreated and heard they kill someone please help me I don't no what to do about my son
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The grievance system is so distorted and a long process that you'd be dead by retaliation before you ever saw the completion. Guards hate their jobs and they hate the people. It's a separate culture that needs to be brought to community standards.