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AQS Inmate Call
Supportive relationships play a crucial role in shaping our confidence and self-worth, enabling us to achieve success. One often overlooked aspect is the impact that connecting with incarcerated individuals can have on both parties involved. Engaging in conversations with those who are incarcerated can create a significant positive change, not only for them but also for ourselves.
Episodes
AQS Inmate CallFuture Criminals
In this episode, host Joel Wilborn examines the case of Shalin Alltus, a young woman whose teenage choices led to life-altering consequences. The conversation…
AQS Inmate CallTrimming the DOC
This conversation explores the complexities of incarceration, focusing on the personal stories of individuals like Mary Ann Atkins, the impact of addiction…
AQS Inmate CallReforming the Penal System: A Holistic Approach
In this conversation, Joel Wilborn discusses the complexities of prison reform, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation and community support. He addresses…
AQS Inmate CallLocked In, Reaching Out: Understanding Incarceration & Communication
In this conversation, host Joel Wilborn discusses the challenges faced by individuals in the prison system, particularly focusing on communication barriers…
AQS Inmate CallThe Role of Knowledge in Inmate Survival
In this episode, host Joel Wilborn takes a deep dive into the realities of prison life, highlighting the essential role of knowledge in helping inmates…
AQS Inmate CallThe Case of Shalin Alltus
This conversation delves into the harrowing experiences of Shailen Altus, who recounts a childhood marked by abuse and neglect. Raised by a mother who…
AQS Inmate CallInside the Inmate Experience: A Deep Dive
This discussion examines the experiences of inmates, addressing issues such as medical care, food waste, drug abuse, and the effects of strip searches. It…
AQS Inmate CallThe Truth About Incarceration
Joel Wilborn addresses the issue of incarceration, underscoring that not all individuals are violent offenders. The discussion emphasizes the importance of…
AQS Inmate CallDebra Canady: Personal Story of Wrongful Conviction Pt. 2
Cheryl reads the second letter from Debra Canady. The conversation delves into the flaws of the U.S. legal system, highlighting how it operates as a business…
AQS Inmate CallDue Process: A Fundamental Right
In this episode, host Joel Wilborn explores the critical role of prison reform, emphasizing due process and the treatment of individuals facing deportation. He…
AQS Inmate CallBreaking Down Barriers: Supporting Inmates
This discussion explores the financial experienced by inmates and their families, the insufficient and support available to them, and necessity systemic…
AQS Inmate CallJustice-Involved Individual
In this episode, Joel Wilborn discusses the complexities of crime perception, the implications of sanctuary cities, and the political narratives surrounding…
AQS Inmate CallAdvocacy and Reform
In this conversation, Joel Wilborn discusses his dual roles as a prison advocate and reformist, emphasizing the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals…
AQS Inmate CallFunding DOC
In this episode, I examine the current state of in America, questioning the effectiveness of the system and advocating alternatives to traditional…
AQS Inmate CallWCCW's Misconduct
In this episode, I discuss the troubling practices at the Washington Correction Center for Women, focusing on issues such as food waste, judicial integrity…
AQS Inmate CallA WADOC Lawsuit
In this episode, I discuss the challenges faced by inmates, particularly regarding marriage rights and communication restrictions imposed by the Department of…
AQS Inmate CallDebra Canady: Personal Story of Wrongful Conviction
In this episode, host Joel Wilborn reads a letter from Deborah Canady, an inmate at the Washington Correction Center for Women, who shares her harrowing…
AQS Inmate CallDOC Ethics?
In this episode, I examine the ethical standards of the Washington Department of Corrections (WADOC). WADOC returned my mail, denied my visitation, blocked my…
AQS Inmate CallThe DOC Mental Wellness
In this episode, I explore the mental wellness of not only incarcerated individuals but also the mental wellness of the Department of Correction officials…
AQS Inmate CallWashington Prison Marriage
In this heartfelt special episode, I delve into the profound impact of love and connection within the prison system. Join me as I share a personal story that…
AQS Inmate CallHow to Fight the DOC
I have discovered some areas in which the state government is weak. Its citizens can keep the DOC (Department of Corrections) accountable. The incarcerated…
AQS Inmate CallDOC's Contraband
In this episode, I examine the Department of Corrections' efforts regarding the introduction of contraband into DOC facilities. Contraband can be brought in by…
AQS Inmate CallSafety & Security Under DOC
In this episode, I examine the lack of support inmates receive under the care of Department of Corrections personnel. Despite their claims, the DOC does not…
AQS Inmate CallDOC Myth vs Fact
In this episode, I explore the misconceptions surrounding the Department of Corrections (DOC). The public's expectations of the DOC often differ from its…
AQS Inmate CallGoing to Prison?
In this episode, I discuss how to prepare for prison. The Department of Corrections cannot be expected fulfill all their responsibilities, so incarcerated…
AQS Inmate CallWADOC Privileges
In this episode, I explore the privileges granted to the Washington Department of Corrections that are not extended to other agencies. The WADOC often abuses…
AQS Inmate CallThe DOC's Mental Wellness Issues
In this episode, I examine the state of mental health within the facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections. The lack of adequate…
AQS Inmate CallBroken Trust: DOC Policy Failures
In this episode, I explore the numerous instances where the Department of Corrections disregards policy and law, mistreating those entrusted to its care. A…
AQS Inmate CallThe Lesson of Bonnie and Clyde
Law enforcement, the penal system, and the justice system should train personnel on the value of romantic relationships among incarcerated individuals. People…
AQS Inmate CallUnderstanding Correctional Industries
In this episode, I take a deep dive into Correctional Industries, a program designed to provide job training and work opportunities for incarcerated…
AQS Inmate CallForgiving the DOC
In this episode I discuss the Washington Department of Correction's lack of responsibility and their efforts to hide the truth for self-preservation. The DOC…
AQS Inmate CallDisconnected: Love and Struggle Behind Bars
In this episode, I recount a recent incident where my email communication was suddenly cut off after Superintendent Headly terminated my Securus account…
AQS Inmate CallLove Behind Bars: Navigating the System
In this episode, I explore the obstacles I've encountered while attempting to marry my fiancée, who is incarcerated at the Washington Corrections Center for…
AQS Inmate CallHolding DOC Accountable: The Need for Supportive Relationships
In this episode, I discuss my experiences with lodging complaints against the Washington Department of Corrections. Incarcerated individuals require supportive…
AQS Inmate CallFostering Worth in Prisons
In this episode, I explore how straightforward approaches can be adopted in prisons to help individuals foster a sense of worth rather than feeling like a…
AQS Inmate CallDOC Stabbing
In this episode, I address a stabbing incident at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. This event is a stark indication of the Department of…
AQS Inmate CallDOC Rules
In this episode, I talk about a discussion with Kimberly Carter regarding an infraction she incurred for breaking a facility rule of which she was unaware. The…
AQS Inmate CallWhen the DOC Ignores Your Concerns
This episode explores the avenues for assisting incarcerated individuals when Department of Corrections officials neglect the concerns of loved ones or issue…
AQS Inmate CallKimberly Carter: The conviction of Diane Bowerman
In this special episode, Kimberly Carter explores the tragic events that resulted in Diane Bowerman's imprisonment. Bowerman was found guilty of aggravated…
AQS Inmate CallIncarcerating Youth
In this episode, I examine a solution to the overcrowded youth detention centers in Washington. The state operates under a determinate sentencing scheme, where…
AQS Inmate CallDOC Sexual Misconduct
In this episode, the focus is on the Dublin FCI controversy in California, which encompasses a series of alarming constitutional violations and abuses at the…
AQS Inmate CallTHE WASHINGTON WAY, Part I (The Three Stooges/Prison Guards)
For decades Washington State Penitentiary prisoner Greg Brown has advocated that Washington state uses citizens' tax dollars to build and fund more and more…
AQS Inmate CallMen in a Woman's Prison
In this episode, I share stories from women at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. Bryan Kim, who identified as a transgender woman, was moved from a…
AQS Inmate CallBehind Bars and Misinformed: The Hidden Truths of WADOC’s Public Image Over Justice
In this episode, the topic is the misinformation disseminated by the Washington Department of Corrections and the risks it presents to incarcerated individuals…
AQS Inmate CallGreg Brown: The Law Library
In the revised podcast episode, Greg Brown explores the complexities of his lawsuit against prison officials for banning inmate conversations in the prison law…
AQS Inmate CallBehind Bars: Addressing the Overdose Crisis at Washington Corrections Center for Women
This episode covers the increase in drug overdoses at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. It highlights how incarcerated individuals obtain…
AQS Inmate CallGreg Brown: The Twight Zone!
In this captivating, updated episode of his podcast, Washington State Penitentiary inmate Greg Brown takes us on a tumultuous journey through a day that…
AQS Inmate CallGREG BROWN IS CHAINED, SILENCED, AND SUBJECTED TO MODERN DAY KIDNAPPING AND LYNCHING.
GREG BROWN IS CHAINED, SILENCED, AND SUBJECTED TO MODERN DAY KIDNAPPING AND LYNCHING. HELD AS A POLITICAL PRISONER AFTER STATE PROSECUTOR LIED AND PAID…
AQS Inmate CallEnding Mass Incarceration
This episode examines the potential to end mass incarceration. With crime rates falling, the emphasis should shift to proactive strategies to reduce…
AQS Inmate CallGreg Brown: Sgt Brandon Archer as the poster child for the prison welfare job industrial complex at Washington State Penitentiary.
In this episode, Greg Brown discusses his encounters with the mistreatment of incarcerated individuals by prison officials and their abuse of power.
AQS Inmate CallThe Untapped Resources of the Incarcerated Population
This episode explores the untapped resources represented by the incarcerated population in the United States. Yakima County Jail has introduced Crime Stoppers…
AQS Inmate CallGuarded Secrets: Unmasking Prison Power Abuse
This episode explores the impact of incarceration on society. The justice system incarcerates numerous individuals for extended durations, incurring…
AQS Inmate CallEmbracing Differences
In this episode, I address the issue of societal disdain for individuals who fail to meet certain living standards. Often, those who are incarcerated commit…
AQS Inmate CallInvesting in Incarceration
In this episode, the focus is on the exorbitant costs of incarceration. Nationwide, justice systems are incarcerating individuals in facilities that lack the…
AQS Inmate CallIncarcerating Innocents
In this episode, the impact of incarceration on human mental well-being is discussed. Justice systems throughout the United States often treat recently…
AQS Inmate CallGreg Brown: CO Theft
In this episode, Greg Brown discusses the issue of correction officers taking property from incarcerated individuals. American taxpayers are wasting their…
AQS Inmate CallDelayed Early Release Date
In 2023, nearly one-third of inmates in the Washington Department of Corrections were released after their scheduled release dates. Such delays hinder inmates'…
AQS Inmate CallBetraying Trust
This episode tackles the critical issue of trust within the Department of Corrections. Incarcerated individuals and their families should be able to trust DOC…
AQS Inmate CallReducing Prison Sentences
In this episode, the topic of discussion is the disparity in prison sentences for convicted individuals. Cynthia Metsker was sentenced to 12 years for the…
AQS Inmate CallKimberly Carter: Prison Overcrowding and Potential Solutions (Final)
In the concluding episode of her podcast series, Kimberly Carter shares personal experiences with overcrowding. She draws parallels with comparable scenarios…