Category: The Book
A Slice of Idaho Prison Life in Pictures.
Illustrations by Tim Yates, Words by Patrick Irving This is the courtyard-view of the building where I live. Inside are four separate housing units that hold 250-plus people. Half of the 20 buildings that make my prison are used solely for housing. Some housing units have doors that you can open and close yourself; others … Continue reading “A Slice of Idaho Prison Life in Pictures.”
8-20-21: A Homework Assignment Sent in by Mail. (Thank you, Mr. Frank)
[Received by mail 8-20-21, 01:30] 8-20-21 08:00 WHAT DO I KNOW ABOUT MYSELF? I’m a highly capable wrecking ball. I’m an extremely empathic chemical flux. I feel best about myself when I’m trying to raise up others. I feel worst about myself when my actions hurt people that weren’t the people I was trying to … Continue reading “8-20-21: A Homework Assignment Sent in by Mail. (Thank you, Mr. Frank)”
2021 Idaho Law Review Symposium – “Incarcerating the Masses: A Critical Examination of America’s Prison Problem”
On March 24th, 2021, Patrick participated in the 2021 Idaho Law Review Symposium session titled “Incarcerating the Masses: A Critical Examination of America’s Prison Problem”
How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 11
“May the palette to paint a picture of antiquated modern fixtures arresting the development of those who need it most find me and assign me the building up and redefining of all the things that one is capable against the will of their host.” — #0000082431 My early morning shower is the highlight of my … Continue reading “How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 11”
How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 8
Previous: How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 7 More moves today. A lot of them, too. Half my dorm just up and left. Everyone summonsed had something in common: some offense or misdeed that rang the bell of report. We aren’t alone in undergoing a cleanse. A large portion of our population is being … Continue reading “How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 8”
Exhausted Grievances in Summary (for legal and investigative purpose)
Updated: 7-10-20 Introduction These grievances present constitutional concerns affecting the Idaho Department of Correction’s inmate population, in part and in whole. Though the focus of this presentation is to address issues affecting many, patterns can also be found in these materials to assist cases individually. The Book of Irving Project makes documents available to assist … Continue reading “Exhausted Grievances in Summary (for legal and investigative purpose)”
How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 4
Previous: How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 3 Irving 82431 “People Are Strange” — The Doors Karnes County Correctional Center, we have arrived. And some of us are noticing the cultural divide. Because I’ve previously benefited from the racial dynamics existing throughout the majority’s ‘Merica, it doesn’t bother me to say, “Okay, fair enough.” It’s … Continue reading “How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 4”
How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 2
Previous: How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 1 DOZENS of tiny screens illuminate the early morning hours of a Tuesday in February. A large group of men are exchanging messages with loved ones while waiting to be disappeared on a bus. Many have forfeited their sleep to send their goodbyes, families and prisoners alike. The … Continue reading “How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 2”
How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 1
FRIDAY’S 4 o’clock news in Boise coincides with an inmate count at the Idaho State Correctional Center the day it’s announced that a group of inmates will be transferred to a county facility in Texas. A Correctional Officer appears with a cart outside my door immediately after the news brief. “You’re adios’ed amigo. Pack it … Continue reading “How To Get Evicted From Prison, No. 1”
Following My Retaliatory Transfer to Idaho
Followup to Retaliatory Transfer Back To Idaho My inmate property arrived with the most expensive items missing, as well as legal work that was in progress at Eagle Pass Correctional Facility. The property wasn’t compensated for following an exhaustion of the grievance process. The legal work was sent from EPCF a month after my transfer … Continue reading “Following My Retaliatory Transfer to Idaho”