Trying to Get the First Step Act Right In May, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) issued a memo that caused concern among inmates and advocates alike. It stated that individuals who’ve earned 365 days of First Step Act (FSA) credits toward prerelease custody would not be...
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Bureau of Prisons Policy Change Undermines First Step Act and Home Confinement Efforts
In a detailed Forbes article dated May 31, 2025, criminal justice journalist Walter Pavlo examines a critical shift in how the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is applying the First Step Act—legislation designed to reduce prison populations and promote early release through...
25 Stoic Principles
I’ve walked through the fire, enduring federal prison—4 years, 4 months, and 12 days. But here’s the thing: I’m free now—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Just like you, I have faced struggles, heartache, and pain. But through it all, I have become happier,...