ISSUE NO. 21
April 2026
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‘Just Stop and Think About Who You Might Hurt’

By
DJ

DJ writes from a prison in VIC.

Willy Pleasance

Hi everyone,

Next time you think about doing a crime whatever that may be, just stop and think about your partner or your children or any of your loved ones, even pets, because it may affect us doing time, but I can guarantee it affects them a lot more.

I promised my daughter that I wouldn’t come back here and here I am again. I am really regretting it, as the mother of my kids and my daughter are not replying to my letters and I’ve heard nothing about them, and it is just added stress to me thinking they’re done with me and my mental health dramas and alcohol use.

I feel empty without them and I can’t imagine how my dad feels about me being here again.

Choose your actions wisely and always think about the ones who care about you, and if you are noticing you’re going downhill or not feeling right then seek help – it could save you.

Hi everyone,

Next time you think about doing a crime whatever that may be, just stop and think about your partner or your children or any of your loved ones, even pets, because it may affect us doing time, but I can guarantee it affects them a lot more.

I promised my daughter that I wouldn’t come back here and here I am again. I am really regretting it, as the mother of my kids and my daughter are not replying to my letters and I’ve heard nothing about them, and it is just added stress to me thinking they’re done with me and my mental health dramas and alcohol use.

I feel empty without them and I can’t imagine how my dad feels about me being here again.

Choose your actions wisely and always think about the ones who care about you, and if you are noticing you’re going downhill or not feeling right then seek help – it could save you.

Staying Strong

By Mel

My name is Mel. In July, my partner overdosed while I was locked up in Tasmania. The staff there were amazing.

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A Charity Fund From Inside: Even $1 Each Would Make a Difference

By Jonathon

This letter isn’t about myself or my time in prison, but I have spent a fair few years here, and this why I wanted to propose potentially a system where once a week or once a month it is an option, for those who want to or are able to, to donate to a charity from money from our inmate accounts.

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‘I Continue to Laugh in the Face of Adversity’: Newtown’s ‘Dreamer’ Muralist on PTSD and Prison

By Andrew

'Nuff Respect, Kudos, and Vast Appreciation on your Magnificent, Pertinent and Poignant Periodical that just keeps getting better. WORD UP!!!

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Autism and Mental Illness: Prison Isn’t the Right Place

By Garry

I would just like to mention a few things I’ve noticed around prison regarding inmates with both autistic and mental illness traits. Who says these inmates are right to go to prison and not a hospital?

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ISSUE NO. 21

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