Virginia's Troubling Deprivation, Discrimination for Most Prisoners and A Call for Mr, Jeffery Gardner is Needed At Pocahontas State Prison

My name is Jeffery Gardner, and I am being told I have lung and testicular cancer (lymphoma). I don't want any treatment to prolong my life and stay in VADOC (Virginia Department Of Corrections) I've done over 16 years in VADOC, for crimes I didn't commit and it has been hell on me and my family. I have seen things get progressively worse and the quality of life diminishes.

I have been denied all decent jobs (food service, laundry, Rec. Dept. Visitation, Library, etc) that would allow me to spend my time engaged in positive and product activity and earn about $50.oo/month. The Administration and staff hate anyone with a sex crime and want to warehoused in the housing units to work for $16.oo/month. I have to depend on my family for financial support.

security allows inmates convicted of murders, malicious wounding, assault and battery, etc...to work, but out of hatred and animosity with a sex crime can not, even though they have the lowest recidivism rates.

I've lost the ability to watch DVD's on weekends, lost the ability to receive photos, Birthday cards, & Christmas cards. The food was taken out of visitation, so I can't have a decent meal and must forfeit lunch. VADOC put extremely strict policies on publications and commercial vendors. I get overcharged for commissary.

Sitting in a pod 12-14 hours a day waiting on a phone or kiosk to become available is no way to send life, but that's what me and many others are getting. For VADOC to expect me to continue to live this way for 34 more years is ridiculous.

I've explained this to my family and friends. I've essays on the prison conditions in VADOC, which can be found on - American Prison Writers Archive, website (Good time credits and disciplinary procedure & Offender work program discrimination) My concerns are also available on the Virginia Prisons Accountability Committee, Website and posted on 4-29-18.

I have explained to the Institutional Attorney, James P Carmody 116 Veterans Drive Richlands VA. 24641, that I do not want my family to pay VADOC $500.oo for my body. I want it donated to science and prefer it to go to a body farm. VADOC has withheld money for my release, and I have $25.oo in my hold account, there is $1000.oo in my savings account. I want these funds to provide a real meal for American Legion Post 775, most of these men haven't had a steak, porkchop, or pea in years or decades,

Anyone who wishes to support me on an early release can go to:
www.change.orgclemencyforjefferygardner

We at vapac call for family, friends, committee members and followers to visit Mr. Gardner's Petition and sign helping him with this struggle and time of need. Thank you to all those who support him.

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By Jeffery Gardner #1133079

Pocahontas Correctional Center

Jeffery Gardner #1133076 is imprisoned in Virginia's prison system, serving his sentence at this time in Pocahontas State Correctional Center. Write to him and show him support. 

Jeffery Gardner #1133076 

317 Old Mountain Road
P.O. Box 518
Pocahontas, VA 24635-0518

References 

• Jeffery Gardner Warehoused at Pocahontas State Correctional Center Expressing Prisoners Plight
• Good time credits and disciplinary procedure 
•  Offender work program discrimination

Trans-Gender Translates Into: Unsanitary Conditions, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Abuse at Virginia Prisons

TOTAL DISRESPECT AT VIRGINIA VADOC's INSTITUTIONS

Ja-Quitha Earth Camellia fka Steven Ray Delk TransWoman incarcerated in VADOC. (Name legally changed in VA.) (By the way, we at "vapacommittee" ask why the Virginia Department of Corrections is refusing to use her legally changed name?)

Upon arrival at Sussex 1 State Prison (S1SP) after an 8-hour ride from [Virginia] Red Onion State Prison in a steel box (a steal death trap) She, Ja-Quitha was subjected to blatant unmasked discrimination and sexual harassment by S1SP administration she is a bra and panty wearing girl known by the fact that is an essential critical element in her mental health treatment (Dr. Meredith R. Carey VADOC, her priority mental health provider) but S1SP gave her 3X boxer and so bra she has 38B breast so it is quite obvious that S1SP actions were geared to cause mental and emotional pain. (But Ja-Quitha knows the evils of the VADOC quite well she was RAPED at ROSP [Red Onion State Prison] physically and mentally (see active civil action (2) ) S1SP only stuck to the VADOC guideline in treating us transgender-women: It only got worst- (yes I was denied proper undergarments I am 5'7 168lb) (A 3X even if I were going to wear boxers).

Oh yeah, I was held in a visitor booth for 2 hours waiting to be seen by medical and today which is 1-13-19 as I write this I still have not seen a physician here at S1SP. But fear is as I was in the booth on 12-27-18 with full restraints including the black box what if I fall there is no one in the 4x6 to help me no security present. (Violation 3) I was denied my medical lotion and anti-embolism thigh highs, no hygiene no toothpaste, soap, deodorant or toothbrush for 7 whole days, no shower shoes.

I was forced to stand in a shower box after I refused to go into a cell with a broken toilet full of fermenting fecal matter and urine (see video footage of CO's gagging as they open the door to the cell 3B41 on 12-27-18,

I am being treated for PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I also suffer from all that comes with Gender Dysphoria. Fear consumes me but the VADOC's daily menu of subjection to hate bias prejudice abuse simply because I am Trans Gender & sexual makes life unbearable requiring constant therapy and treatment. I am being denied the basic of life. It is a sad day when life's essential needs are denied simply because I was born different then [than] you.

So VA. politicians, citizens and all of you: I nor any other Trans Gender sexual was sentenced to these acts of violence!!

So which of you will stand and with a beaming smile take credit yes proudly cradling the birth of your child the VADOC, S1SP, ROSP.

State Prisons of corruption.

Will you be there when they kill me?

Trans Lives Matter~No one can speak for us & We will be heard

Please respond to my (no our fight) 

Ja-Quitha Earth Camellia #1097269

F/K/A Steven Delk

(NOTE Ms. Camellia provided a S1SP address but she has since been transferred Red Onion State Prison)

Ja-Quitha Earth Camellia FKA Steven Ray Delk is imprisoned in Virginia's prison system, serving her sentence at this time in Sussex 1 State Prison. She wanted to share with the public a glimpse of a life of a Trans in the VADOC. Her following is with the Pink Panthers, she stated If you wish to receive the latest news in the Trans Community following [me] "Earth", Write to her and show her support. Her address is: 

Ja-Quitha Earth Camellia #1097269 

F/K/A Steven Ray Delk
Sussex 1 State Prison
24414 Musselwhite Drive
Waverly, VA 23891-1111

References

Delk-v-Moran 7:16-CV-00554

Pink Panther Movement

Two South Carolina mental health patients drowned in a prison transport

Freddie Gray Van Driver Found Not Guilty of Administrative Charges

Freddie Gray Died From ‘Rough Ride,’ Prosecutors Assert

🔥PRIORITYALERT🔥 Criminality By Two Virginia Sussex 1 State Prison Guards By Emmit G Roscoe Jr.

"Incident of September 29th, 201." On 9/29/18 @ approximately 7:30 am C/O B began feeding breakfast meals on 3 delta solitary confinement unit of Sussex One State Prison. While C/O B conducted feeding I overheard other prisoners complaining about being deprived of recreation and shower. Correctional officer then approached 3 delta 04 which house myself, as I began to verbally express the disservice of being continuously deprived of recreation and shower. I ceased my complaining by requesting C/O B to provide me with an informal complaint, to grievance this ongoing deprived of recreation and showers while housed in solitary confinement at Sussex 1 State Prison. C/O B then informed me that he (C/O B) was going to steal (deprive) Roscoe his breakfast meal for being allegedly verbally disruptive. C/O B also informed me that if I kept "complaining" I would be deprived of meals to come and C/O B said he would justify his action by saying I was being verbally disruptive. I respectfully responded telling C/O B it was against the law to use my food as punishment. That's when C/O B told me if I "uttered" one more word that he would show me that he could [do] what he wants and get by with it. C/O B then went on to say that Cheif Warden Isreal Hamilton told him and his co-workers at a managers meeting approximately a week prior "that anyone" whom is being "verbally disruptive" that they (correctional staff) could refuse prisoners meals as punishment.

Sometime latter [later] that "a.m." (Department of Correction) Lt C entered 3 delta pod, I presented my complaint of being deprived my meal by C/O B and Lt C only response to this form of prohibited Corporal Punishment was "you've already lost one meal and you still complaining" I ceased my complaining and asked for an informal complaint. Lt C then said to me if I didn't let it go that he would "personally make it his "duty" to make me wish that I had left it alone. Latter at approximately 1:45 pm that same day I was moved from my assigned cell 3 delta 04 and put in the show [shower] so my toilet could be fixed. I stayed in the shower from 1:45 pm to about 4:30 approximately. Lt C and C/O Gb came to put me back in my assigned solitary confinement cell 3 delta 04 being a solitary confinement prisoner I am only allowed to be moved with wrist cuffs and leg iron once properly administered. The shower has available cutout spaces so these restraints may be administered be for the shower door is open. The wrist cuffs were put on me with the shower door locked however In violation of safety concerns Lt C ordered C/O Gb to open the shower door which C/O Gb followed that order, without applying the leg irons first. The Lt then told me to get on my knees in the wet unclean shower when I said no explaining to Lt C. that if he (Lt C) followed policy and apply the leg irons with the shower door secured. That's hen Lt C began jacking my arms up behind my head as my hands were cuffed from behind while use joint manipulation then I was slamed [slammed] and my head slamed [slammed] into the shower wall then to the floor I then temporarily lost consciousness when I regained consciousness multiple prisoners began [to] call my name out of concern of my well being watching me be assaulted maliciously and sadistically. My legs were then apprehended with leg irons as I lay defenseless on the unsanitary shower floor I was then picked up by my arms by Lt. C and C/O Gb and dragged to the cell I was not offered any sort of medical attention I was I was left laying on the floor for about and [an] hour Pluss with my hands cuffed behind me until shift changed. I requested medical attention and was taken to medical. I suffered a knot on my forehead which was dressed and cleaned. I filed multiple informal complaints. One for use of unnecessary use of force, the other informal complaint was about deprivation of my meal.

On 11/2/18 after not receiving an answer to either complaint I began to explain to Captain R that I never received a response for both complaints. Captain R responded "if you don't shut the hell up Im going to buck on your trays for being disruptive" days latter C/O B deprived me of my lunch tray which camera footage will show during feeding time he did not access the tray slot box to allow me to except my tray. When I began to complain about the deprivation of this meal C/O B state "R. said dont feed you" as a matter of fact the deprivation of meals carried on to November 5th 2018 when I was deprived my breakfast, lunch, and dinner and I asked C/O G why I was not being fed his exact words were "Im following orders or my family wont eat" On Wednesday 11/7/18 after my family made a local police report and called the prison complaining that I was beat and was deprived of my meals in retaliation of that I was then placed on hunger strike observation,

Incident of November 8th-9th 2018
On November 8th, 2018 I was awakened out my sleep at approximately 7:15 am by Sgt. M. whom knocked on my cell window with a camera and ambulatory restraints. When I got out the bed I asked Sgt Moyer what was the restraints for he informed me that I was being placed on ambulatory restraints for allegedly flooding my assigned cell which was impossible because I was on alleged hunger strike observation which water was terminated when I informed Sgt. M of this then stated, "Man Im following orders." I then asked to speak with the Watch Commander and was denied that request. Having no one to appeal to I stated my claims on the hand held camera the restraints were put on me I was placed in the shower and Sgt. P took the mattress out my assigned cell I was then put back in the cell without being checked by medical and mental health I stayed in the maliciously and sadistically administered restraints for 30 hours approximately. On 11/9/18 at about 10:30 am despite being ordered to remove the restraints, Sgt P refused to remove the restraints forced me back in the cell where I stayed for an additional 3hrs approximately.

"Declaration"

I, Emmit G. Roscoe Jr swear under penalty of perjury that the above is a true account of described incidents


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By Emmitt G Rosco Jr.                   1/9/19
vapac

*UPDATE* Emmit Roscoe Jr. has since been transferred to Red Onion State Prison

Emmitt G. Roscoe Jr. is imprisoned in Virginia's prison system, serving his sentence at this time in Red Onion State Prison. Write to him and show him support. His address is: 

Emmitt G Roscoe Jr. #1422097

Red Onion State Prison
P.O. Box 1900
Pound, Virginia 24279

🔥PRIORITY ALERT🔥 - Virginia Sussex 1 State Prison Dog Bites Prisoners In A Melee, Subsequent Transfers

Prison Dog Bites Prisoners In A Melee on 1/9/19;  at Virginia Sussex 1 State Prison general population, during one of it's infrequent out of cell exercise. Subsequently on 1/10/19; members of the Sussex 1 State Prison Strike Force and others from within the Virginia Department of Corrections Eastern Region participated in transferring at least 30 prisoners from Sussex 1 to Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prisons. The prison is/was on total lockdown and a shakedown [cells are being searched]. This is not the first time incidents have happened at Sussex 1 State Prison, with response from the administration, en masse transfer to Red Onion or Wallens Ridge Stae Prison.

Also around 12/21/18 or 12/23/18 a prisoner allegedly committed suicide in a Sussex 1 State Prison Solitary Confinement cell in pod 3D

Prisoner families and friends are urged to contact the prisons and check up on the well being of their loved ones. We also ask mainstream media to find out what's going on at Sussex 1 State Prison

LETS HOLD PRISON OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE

By vapac

🔥ACTIONS NEEDED🔥 THERE IS CONCERN FOR TWO VIRGINIA SUSSEX 1 STATE PRISONERS KELLEY & GARRETT

There is concern about Michael Kelley #1190718 and Curtis Garrett #1546886, who are in solitary confinement at Sussex I State Prison.  
DETAILS:

Michael Kelley #1190718 was transferred from Red Onion to Sussex I State Prison in October 2017 and has been in solitary confinement ("restrictive housing") since then.  The reason for his transfer was ostensibly so that he could receive medical treatment at VCU.  He told IAHR that he was nearing completion of the Step-Down Program immediately before his transfer, but his participation in the program was suspended when he was transferred.  He has not been provided with a pathway toward release from isolation at Sussex I.  He has had a few medical appointments at VCU, but each appointment is followed by long delays until the next appointment.  His access to phones and electronic media is extremely limited, and he reports that his isolation at Sussex I has been even more stressful than at Red Onion.

Curtis Garrett #1546886 is in a reentry unit at Sussex I and is due to be released from prison in June of this year.  His family reports that on Christmas Day, a prisoner started walking around the pod and swinging a broom handle at people.  As Curtis and others tried to stop him, officers came in with dogs.  Immediately, as instructed, Curtis and the other prisoners lay on the floor as the dogs came close.  Frightened and eager to get away from the dogs, Curtis got up, ran into his cell, and closed his cell door.  Officers with dogs pursued him, entered Curtis' cell and told the dogs to attack.  Curtis was bitten by the dogs as officers allegedly beat him.

Curtis was taken to Southside Regional Medical Center for treatment.  He suffered serious wounds and nerve damage in his left arm and leg.  When Curtis returned to Sussex I, he was put in solitary confinement.  At an initial meeting with the warden and assistant warden on Wednesday, January 2, his mother was told that they had reviewed the security footage of the incident and that it showed Curtis was not at fault in the melee but he should not have run back to his cell.  Nevertheless, they said the reason Curtis was in solitary was that there is a pending investigation of the incident, and he would have to stay there until the investigation is completed.  No one has been able to tell Curtis or his family how long the investigation is likely to last.  No investigator had talked to Curtis as of January 12.  His family's attempts to communicate with the warden or assistant warden since this meeting have been unsuccessful.  They are asking for Curtis to be transferred to another facility where his injuries can be treated effectively and where he will not be in solitary confinement ("restrictive housing").

Curtis' mother visited him on January 2 and January 9.  Both times he was wheeled to the visit in a wheelchair.  During the first visit, she reported that he was in a panic mode, clearly traumatized by the dog attack and continually reliving it.  During the second visit, a week later, he was physically and mentally drained.  He looked weak and dehydrated and had trouble articulating his feelings.  She also noticed that blood was soaking through his bandages.  A nurse herself, she reported that the hospital had directed that his dressings be changed every day, but the medical unit at Sussex I decided that they only needed to be changed every other day.  We are concerned about the quality of the medical care he is receiving.

Your action is needed,  "vapac" in alliance with Gay Gardner & Interfaith Action for Human Rights (IAHR) on these issues ask you to contact the below DOC officials, urging them to remove these men from solitary confinement/"restrictive housing" and transfer them to a setting where they can receive effective medical treatment without damage to their mental health.

Israel Hamilton, Warden, Sussex I State Prison

Israel.hamilton@vadoc.virginia.gov

804-834-9967

William Jarratt, Assistant Warden, Sussex I State Prison

William.jarratt@vadoc.virginia.gov

804-834-9967

Harold Clarke, Director of Corrections

Harold.clarke@vadoc.virginia.gov

804-674-3000

A. David Robinson, Chief of Corrections Operations

David.robinson@vadoc.virginia.gov

804-674-3000

Steve Herrick, Director of Health Services

Steve.herrick@vadoc.virginia.gov

804-887-8118

Via Gay Gardner & Interfaith Action for Human Rights (IAHR) &

Virginia Prisons Accountability Committee