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Strict Covid-19 Regulations on Prison Visits Create Angst for Families” by Michael J Doce

captivevoicesJuly 4, 2022 No Comments

By Michael J. Doce and Tariq MaQbool

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“Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” by Brandon Cowser

captivevoicesMay 30, 2022 No Comments

-By Brandon Cowser

I learned about being prejudiced from an early age. I guess it’s a natural occurrence in all walks of life. Now there’s nothing wrong with this act. A person forms an opinion based upon the information obtained over the course of one’s lifetime.

“Ramadan: Divine Therapy” by Tariq MaQbool

captivevoicesMay 12, 2022 No Comments

On April 2, 2022, I started my 21st Ramadan being locked up. And sitting in my cell late at night[…]

“The Silence on the Other End of the Phone” by Michael “Abdur Ra’uf” Hearn

captivevoicesApril 23, 2022 No Comments

-By Michael “Abdur Ra’uf” Hearn

In Season 5 of “Orange is the New Black,” Gloria Mendoza calls her tía (aunt) from prison. Her aunt was at the hospital with Gloria’s son, who is about to be taken into surgery…..

NJSP RETURNING TO NORMALCY

captivevoicesApril 20, 2022 2 Comments

After a two and a half years of hiatus on March 16, 2022, the covid-19 emergency restrictions were eased in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). Religious services, school, and other vocational educational programs also return in full force with minimal restrictions of wearing a mask and keeping to social distancing. Seemingly, things have started to return to some..