Oregon State Prisons

Perhaps there is no more significant type of trouble than the one leading to prison. If you've been to prison before, you probably know what to expect and how to prepare for prison. But, if you have not been to prison, the idea of being locked up will likely cause confusion and extreme anxiety. People…

This article covers the prison industrial complex, the history of the abolitionist movement, and the current trends in what is known as transformative justice. Reforming The Reformers – The Prison Abolition Movement The Prison Industrial Complex The "prison industrial complex" is a term that gained resonance through the activist work of thinkers like Angela Davis…

This article covers what you need to know if a loved one is arrested and sentenced to prison. It will also help you understand and  navigate the prison process as well as inform you on: How to locate and communicate with the prisoner once arrested. How to find constructive ways to express your support and…

Programs For Families in Financial Trouble Financial Hardship When a family member is incarcerated, it quickly becomes a financial hardship for the family left behind. Not only is there lost income, but the family also now has other costs associated with their loved one's incarceration, such as travel expenses related to visitation, communication expenses, child…

Once convicted of a crime in a federal district court, your lawyer may determine there are viable grounds to appeal the conviction based on a court error of law. There are precise procedural rules your lawyer must follow to secure your right to appeal.   This article provides a summary of a very complex legal procedure.…

Due to today's search technology, nearly anyone has informational access to other people's lives, including whether someone has a criminal record. According to the American Progress for Justice, over 70 million Americans have a criminal record that can come- up on background checks. Criminal Records are Publicly Accessible Purpose of Expungement The primary purpose of expunging…

There are many different types of criminal defense lawyers. Most spend their time in state courts defending clients in state criminal actions. Other criminal defense attorney practice in both federal and state courts. This article focuses mainly on the federal criminal defense attorney. Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys If you are a target in a federal…

Symptoms Of Depression Depression and stress can disrupt how you function, eat, sleep, and get along with others. There are different reasons why people experience depression. For example, financial trouble can cause poor self-esteem. Losing your home to foreclosure can cause marital problems and lead to separation, divorce, and bankruptcy. Financial stress and worry can…

Extended States Of Hopelessness And Despair Depression often begins with escalating levels of stress and anxiety, culminating in feelings of being trapped and emotionally exhausted. The nervous system has come under assault, and the person impacted neither has the energy nor the will to change the circumstances that have caused the cycle to continue. Escalating…

Goals Of Mental Health Counseling Mental health counselors are highly trained professionals that are licensed by the state. Counselors, unlike medical doctors, are not licensed to prescribe medication. Counseling is more a form of talk therapy that focuses on supporting clients to deal with emotional issues that are causing stress, anxiety, and depression. General goals of…

Our Emotional And Mental Health Emotional suffering touches nearly every family in America, and over 30% of the population is said to have suffered some form of emotional suffering. Emotional and mental disorders can happen to any age group, race, religion, or income class. The good news is that conditions affecting our emotional and mental…

Developing a regular meditation practice helps liberate you from reacting to trouble with fear, anxiety, and panic. Meditation grounds you in the present moment. A place of calm being, not fearing - an interior space where you can then focus on what needs to be done. Sometimes this can be done best through the practice…

Have you done something you thought was inappropriate and called yourself a terrible person, but then the pain of being insensitive and cruel was so much that you brushed it off as no big deal and then did something even worse? Many of us are inclined to be cruel to ourselves when things go badly…

When anxious thoughts race through your mind, do you feel like your heart can jump out of your ribcage? When a wave of anger burns through your heart, is it complex for you to articulate coherent thoughts? These are just some instances where your heart and mind work in tandem. Like a duet, one does…