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WILL MICHIGAN BE THE FIRST STATE TO ENACT POLICIES, RULES OR LAWS, THAT PROTECT THE LIMITED PRIVACY PRISONERS HAVE IN THEIR PERSONS AND COMMUNICATIONS?
Federal law protects prisoners medical records from being exposed to the public or any unauthorized person. However, prisoners are subject to various surveillance technologies, communication screenings, and searches. The vast majority of all of these legal privacy intrusions, contain no or little relevant information that constitutes violations of policies or laws. However, the information gained is left unprotected.

Kevin L. Tower
Sep 32 min read


WHICH STATE WILL BE THE FIRST TO DEVELOP A PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS MODEL CENTERED AROUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AS THE HEALER-HELPER THROUGH REHABILITATIO
When most defendants first come into contact with the criminal justice system, it is usually during an arrest, detention or investigation. Defendants generally have a negative view of law enforcement and the criminal justice system, in the early stages. They see law enforcement as the enemy and the criminal justice system as being the process that destroys their lives. How do we as a Nation, turn this negative view around, to where defendants and their loved ones see the syst

Kevin L. Tower
Sep 23 min read


LAWS THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE SHOULD CONSIDER ENACTING TO DETER BEHAVIOR THAT AFFECTS OTHER PEOPLE.
These are suggested starting points, to further develop.
Regarding taunting, bullying, intimidating, trolling, stalking or harassing:
1. Any person who knowingly taunts, bully's, intimidates, trolls, stalks or harasses another person, without legal justification, is guilty of assault and a misdemeanor and may be sentenced for up to one year in jail in addition to a fine of up to $5,000.
2. Any person who knowingly taunts, bullies, intimidates, trolls, stalks, or hara

Kevin L. Tower
Sep 25 min read


A PRISONERS QUEST TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE WORLD (Restorative Justice Model Mental Health and Incarceration Autism and the Justice)
Kevin Tower is serving a life sentence in the Michigan Department of Corrections for the double murder of his father's brothers. Despite his

Kevin L. Tower
Mar 24, 20252 min read


MICHIGAN REPUBLICANS PROPOSE ‘SUCCESS CREDITS’ TO EMPOWER WARDENS AND REFORM PRISON SYSTEMS
Michigan Republican Representatives favor giving prison wardens greater ability to control their prisons. How this would work, is by giving

Kevin L. Tower
Jan 21, 20253 min read


COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL COACHING ("CBC") IMPROVES BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND INCREASES SUCCESS IN EDUCATION AND THE WORKPLACE.
Cognitive Behavioral Coaching can be done by peer specialists in their particular field. Many people are familiar with life coaches and fina

Kevin L. Tower
Jan 21, 20252 min read


MICHIGAN'S PROPOSED "GOOD TIME" BILL NEEDS TO BE REWORKED. THE GIGS UP, THERE IS NO SOLID SUPPORT FOR DAY FOR DAY OR ONLY DOING HALF OF YOUR MINIMUM SENTENCE IN MICHIGAN.
Push for an updated Michigan Good Time Bill, blending community placement and evidence-based programs to cut costs, prioritize rehab

Kevin L. Tower
Dec 25, 20242 min read


A CALL FOR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION: ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND EMPATHY TRAINING
For too long our country has experienced violence that could be prevented, except for inaction. When is the next shooting going to take plac

Kevin L. Tower
Oct 25, 20243 min read


WITHOUT RISK, THERE ARE NO REWARDS: THE NEED FOR CONTINUOUS INNOVATION IN BUSINESS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Federal and State prison systems across the country struggle with recruiting staff to work at prisons. A decade ago, prisons struggled with

Kevin L. Tower
Oct 7, 20243 min read


TENDING THE PEACE PROMOTES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
For too long, criminal defendants with mental or neurological disabilities have faced the justice system without the support they need.

Kevin L. Tower
Jun 20, 20241 min read


CRIMINAL JUSTICE: AT THE CROSSROADS OF LOCK THEM UP AND KEEP THEM OUT
#News #TheQuestForTheOpenGate #CriminalJusticeReform #PrisonReform #CrimeVictims #CSAR #SocialJustice What does the government do about...

Kevin L. Tower
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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