This month we hear from incarcerated journalist Antoine Davis, who shares a piece about how the Washington Department of Corrections prioritizes prison labor over rehabilitation.

In The Profitable Prisoner, Antoine explains that many people engage in criminal behavior as a result of living with unmitigated trauma. But instead of producing and supporting programs that help hurting people heal, Washington's Department of Corrections places greater emphasis on utilizing incarcerated bodies for cheap labor.

The results are simple: incarcerated individuals learn how to wash dishes and dirty underwear, but never learn how to process the harm that initially led them to prison. This article exposes the sad reality that keeps recidivism rates high, while undermining the push for public safety.

Read the Full Article 

Antoine E. Davis, is incarcerated with a 63-year prison sentence. He is a licensed pastor for Freedom Church of Seattle, and the Inside Director of Organizing for Look2Justice, a grassroots organization that provides civic education for system impacted community members.