STOP PRISON ABUSE | PETITION
( read in: English | Spanish )
It is a common belief that our federal prison system has standards in place
that protect prisoners against abuse. The current system (the Administrative
Grievance Procedure) by which prisoners file complaints does not safeguard them
from abuse and rights violations. This system needs to be examined and reassessed.
It utterly fails to protect prisoners from abuse.
It is a common belief that health care to prisoners is 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—some with tragic, irredeemable costs.
They are incarcerated in prison as punishment, not to be punished.
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."
Please help change this mind set. Sign this petition, urging Congress to exercise
its authority to investigate the abuse and neglect (physical, psychological,
and medical) of prisoners.
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.
Contrary to what may be stated as the national norm, we care about those now
incarcerated who will one day be released and will need to readjust and contribute
to our communities.
SIGN
THE PETITION HERE
We encourage you to add your comments when endorsing this petition. But we cannot
respond to your comments unless you write to us directly at StopPrisonAbuse@gmail.com
Click on links below to Download and circulate print version:
Petition to Congress
in English | Peticion
al Congreso -in Spanish )