Tag: Language and Terminology

Why We Don’t Use the Word “Inmate” on This Site

Mar 8, 2023

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Jhody Polk

in Communication, I Am Getting Released from Prison, I’m Going to Prison, I’m in Prison, I’ve Been Arrested, I’ve Been In Your Shoes, Preparation, Restoration of Rights, Your Rights

We don’t use the word “inmate” on this website. That’s because we recognize it is more than just a word for survivors of the criminal justice system.