tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.comments2023-08-26T10:33:55.661-04:00Our New Websites have Launched. Prisonist.org and GrantLaw.com. Links in Sidebar Below. Rev Jeff Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06756187600070494190noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-6559412208142195542017-03-02T02:53:22.800-05:002017-03-02T02:53:22.800-05:00I’m not sure where you’re getting your information...I’m not sure where you’re getting your information, but good topic. I need to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for fantastic info I was looking for this information for my mission.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.venpastaffing.com/hr-consultancy-in-bangalore" rel="nofollow">Hr Consultancy in Bangalore</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.venpastaffing.com/hr-franchise-in-bangalore" rel="nofollow">Hr Franchise in Bangalore</a>Stepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861131933335575137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-82615260406917853752017-02-28T21:17:32.185-05:002017-02-28T21:17:32.185-05:00This is truly amazing: We once saved lives, now we...This is truly amazing: We once saved lives, now we save souls. Amen. There is not greater calling. Bless you and bless your work. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800181656531515051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-342640486374832452017-02-16T08:01:19.526-05:002017-02-16T08:01:19.526-05:00Beautifully written! Beautifully written! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07817228984189277459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-61149851765618381672017-02-13T05:10:26.866-05:002017-02-13T05:10:26.866-05:00i think it's down and out cannot evaluate the ...i think it's down and out cannot evaluate the current scenario there are good as well as <a href="https://www.funklist.com/top-ten-worst-prisons-in-the-world/" rel="nofollow">Worst Prisons in the World Funklist</a> too Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18246797729372072533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-73986145534858340172017-01-15T09:30:06.456-05:002017-01-15T09:30:06.456-05:00Rev. Jeff, I am grateful for how you open your hea...Rev. Jeff, I am grateful for how you open your heart to speak to these issues. It is a challenge to walk in his steps. Especially as a person who has compromised their judgment. Your openness is so refreshing. I think churches have to step in where the government cannot. We have to rally churches as to this issue to get them supporting their communities. That is the work of Healing Communities with Dean Trulear. This is necessary work. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800181656531515051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-86821624870498821802017-01-10T23:36:08.341-05:002017-01-10T23:36:08.341-05:00I just started reading "The New Jim Crow,&quo...I just started reading "The New Jim Crow," and while I had expected to be confronted with the inner workings of our "justice" system and how they are designed to terrorize black and brown families I am more stunned by how utterly cruel and sadistic and comprehensive the criminal justice system is.....the courts....still readingdoctor robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453048766487432271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-57579056080142459462017-01-10T09:03:36.933-05:002017-01-10T09:03:36.933-05:00A lot of money would be available by ending the ab...A lot of money would be available by ending the absurd "war on drugs", and even more by sensibly adjusting police and prosecutors' policies and priorities. SEE http://www.citizensforcriminaljustice.net/prosecutors-reform-is-up-to-you/ <br /><br />Cannot be in tonight's conference call - going to a meeting of "wrong thinking " ["tough on crime"!] officials. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312696994216920911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-51901423309997421782017-01-05T08:20:54.043-05:002017-01-05T08:20:54.043-05:00Here we see our colleague, Rev. Jeff Grant "s...Here we see our colleague, Rev. Jeff Grant "speak truth to power" and tell it like it is, calling the "professor's" book pure rubbish. <br /><br />Wherever and whenever we see people stereotyping ex-offenders or those in reentry we must speak out about it! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312696994216920911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-9702536493331251202017-01-04T17:48:40.855-05:002017-01-04T17:48:40.855-05:00I have very little respect for academics that try ...I have very little respect for academics that try to make a name for themselves this way. There is no one sweeping profile of a "white collar criminal" and this book sounds misleading. It objectifies real humans and their real struggles and so I am glad you wrote this to shed light on this erroneous work. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800181656531515051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-43493014112793734862017-01-04T14:54:20.343-05:002017-01-04T14:54:20.343-05:00Roddy, I appreciate your balanced perspective and ...Roddy, I appreciate your balanced perspective and wonder why we in the legal profession even use the term "WHITE collar crime?" Isn't that term ipso facto used to distinguish it from "black" crime? If as Mr Grant claims, the majority of white collar criminals "ordinary people, professionals who live down the street, whose children play with yours, who got in over their heads due to desperation, addiction, compulsion or mental illness", then the while collar criminal is "like us" and therefore deserving of our sympathy or empathy. And that's the point of the label isn't it? To distinguish among types of criminals? the type that would commit crimes "we" would commit get lighter sentences, and lower security prisons. The criminals not like "us" get harsher sentences and worse prisons. This is the lesson behind the crack cocaine versus while powder cocaine crimes and sentencing guidelines. Same drug, same crime , same evil: only black "criminals" received 3-5 times longer sentences in hardened prisons than white 'criminals". Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311660401622025076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-51791310388567301932017-01-04T11:23:33.190-05:002017-01-04T11:23:33.190-05:00Jeff,
I really appreciate your comments. It seems ...Jeff,<br />I really appreciate your comments. It seems to me that it is easier to get a book published with certain credentials and not much understanding of the subject than someone who has lived that life, actually committed the crime and experienced incarceration. Interviews get edited, points of view are skewed and they publish it anyway!<br />Thanks for bringing accuracy and accountability to this book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-34486092834131350912017-01-03T20:36:17.741-05:002017-01-03T20:36:17.741-05:00Jeff,
I'm an investigative reporter whose wor...Jeff,<br /><br />I'm an investigative reporter whose work has sent several men to jail. I'm a former longtime Greenwich resident who met you a few times before you went away. <br /><br />I'm not sure that I can say *why* these men did these crimes, and I assuredly don't feel comfortable with a series of interviews being conflated into a "unified theory of malfeasance" (or whatever), but the concept of people getting in over their head, of failing to communicate, etc...also doesn't strike me as quite right either. The people I've reported on were committed crooks, spending prodigious amount of effort to lie, cheat and steal.<br /><br />Still, I'll be the first to acknowledge that our system is so ridiculously screwed up, going after paralegals with "both barrels" while the architects of 2007-2008 are being appointed to government positions.<br /><br />All men and women fail. I'm glad your ministry is there for the silent sufferers left in the wake and I hope to economically support your effort some when I'm a bit more flush. Keep Going. <br /><br />Roddy Boyd<br />Southern Investigative Reporting Foundation (sirf-online.org)<br />Wilmington, N.C.Roddy Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18074062322486005107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-26051587084207889492016-12-28T19:53:41.655-05:002016-12-28T19:53:41.655-05:00FG's 'Outhouse Philosophy on White Collar ...FG's 'Outhouse Philosophy on White Collar Crime!"<br /> The only distinction between a White Collar and other Criminal Offences is the inchoate premeditation - necessarily required in White Collar Crime. The premediation is generally greater requiring some sophistication [Coupled with access.]. It is 'First Impression' devastation [Both latent and patent.] that get's overlooked. White Collar Crime damages a lot more people in its commission, devastates families structurally; as, opposed to other Criminal Offenses [For example: A bank robber who accidentally kills a person in the process of escaping. Compare that to the 'Housing Crisis' or Pyramid Scheme cheating elder's out of their bank accounts; or, fraudulent charity schemes or Adult Education scams. They all have remorse when they get caught and get religion thereafter. Other than that the White Collar Criminal stands a better chance of winning on appeal because they can afford good liar's [Strike that, I mean lawyer's.]. Making a distinction between the two without considering the extent of their pre mediation's and ancillary devastations is a prima facie fallacy [To say the least.]. On comparison, the only difference between White Collar Crime and Other Criminal Offences -- is the White Label. I see judges, prosecutor's, public pretender's, and clerks, in local, state, and federal government that commit inchoate offenses daily who will never stand trial; yet, equally devastate families and the public's interest. Fred Garcia, QMhttp://adalinkedin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-90848765274620241152016-12-28T10:27:09.275-05:002016-12-28T10:27:09.275-05:00WOW! Eugene Soltes truly needs to broaden his res...WOW! Eugene Soltes truly needs to broaden his research in my opinion, perhaps spending a few days in a prison with white-collar felons would change his prospective a bit. In my opinion, he is so far from reality in his understanding of the mind of a white-collar felon. I feel that this kind of thought process, however is that of many college law professors. My daughter is in pre-law and recently did an extensive research paper on Understanding White Collar Crime. This is a subject she is obviously quite familiar with due to me being of that category. She did a true, extensive interview with 3 formerly incarcerated women and 2 women that are now incarcerated. She received a 68 on the paper because her Professor disagreed with her findings. I am not sure what his professional basis was on disagreeing with an opinion based research paper, she is now challenging the grade but it seems that his feelings were that she was too empathetic, my feelings were she was spot on. It is books like Eugene Soltes's and attitudes like my daughter's professor that truly enrage me.Jacqueline Polverarinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-64604447467649997182016-12-26T13:11:55.813-05:002016-12-26T13:11:55.813-05:00You make interesting points. What evidence do you ...You make interesting points. What evidence do you present to back up you opinions?Ben Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09579946064421091030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-41282518470543559282016-12-25T02:10:34.421-05:002016-12-25T02:10:34.421-05:00Well done. The good "professor" is isola...Well done. The good "professor" is isolated from reality, has no understanding of how many, many "criminals" are steeped in shame, remorse, and guilt, and are determined to do right. Soltes only perpetuates stereotypes and thereby does a disservice to all involved.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312696994216920911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-43684752497107002472016-12-12T14:20:12.386-05:002016-12-12T14:20:12.386-05:00Greetings,
First thank you Beatrice for the stor...Greetings, <br /><br />First thank you Beatrice for the story and Jeff for living it out, it is always great to here success stories as the media rarely shares them. I too am a product of life after prison. I retired from the military but had many issues, involving sexual idolatry, and spent 7 1/2 years in prison. Was converted and have dedicated the past 16 years (10 on the outside) to Christ. <br /><br />Has it been easy no, not alt all, the court system itself was a huge eye opener for me when I realized your where guilty and must prove your innocence. Then came the total lack of rehabilitation and education opportunities for inmates (Unless they had money) creating a vicious cycle of recidivism. Finally I noted that there were practically speaking no release and relapse prevention planning taking place. I am sure you are aware that statistically those men and women who have a realistic plan and an solid support network the recidivism numbers drop dramatically. If we add in those who are serious about their faith it there is even a greater decrease. <br /><br />Anyway just thought I would comment and also wish y'all a very Merry Christmas and a joyful prosperous New Year. directorfsmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209207857012163401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-66008345760924455032016-12-09T21:25:12.703-05:002016-12-09T21:25:12.703-05:00Thanks for this excellent piece of writing Beatric...Thanks for this excellent piece of writing Beatrice. And thank you Jeff for your honesty and openness, despite the stigma attached to those of use that returning home. Family Reentry has obviously captured a great leader to help them continue on in their mission!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995699987318050308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-18780206171701843682016-11-24T15:38:19.105-05:002016-11-24T15:38:19.105-05:00What Jaqueline did was not out of malice. It was s...What Jaqueline did was not out of malice. It was survival and ignorance of the law. I had a business, too, at this exact same time. A business I loved and built for ten years. Credit card companies cut off my line of credit. I couldn't purchase store inventory. I always paid my cards but they cut me to nothing. Many business were hurt at this time. I had thought this would be my retirement income. But I also lost my health. I needed a liver transplant. I packed up my inventory, locked the door and walked away. I ended up becoming one of those losers I've read about, too lazy to work, sucking off the government collecting disability that barely let's me pay section 8 housing and buy food.Jacqueline is right -where is the justification of sentencing when rapists get less time.I,too,have spent these last years working for the rights of human beings in prison. Google me and see. My focus is to help and encourage those human beings who have been mistreated unfairly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545140685887650782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-84833328155981219872016-10-21T20:04:32.250-04:002016-10-21T20:04:32.250-04:00Jeff, thank you for sharing this amazing moment in...Jeff, thank you for sharing this amazing moment in your life. You accepted your call into service and are doing an amazing job. It's not an easy path but one you are handling with grace and compassion. Blessings to you, Lynn and the community you serve. - Lisa <br /><br />Lisa Lawler<br />White Collar Wive's Project<br />Cape Cod, MALisa Lawlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021166442233241730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-51402799904367973082016-10-20T15:28:25.022-04:002016-10-20T15:28:25.022-04:00Thank you so very much Jacquie - I am getting some...Thank you so very much Jacquie - I am getting some of that new inspiration from you - bless you always, and again, it was so wonderful to see you and your amazing family at Saint Joseph Mission Church this Sunday - love and grace, Fr. JoePolice to Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318315967449505415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-58166781153292373792016-10-20T08:51:24.287-04:002016-10-20T08:51:24.287-04:00Joe, you are truly an inspiration to so many peopl...Joe, you are truly an inspiration to so many people. I feel so blessed to have been able to witness such an incredible heart felt event this past Sunday. I know you are meant for great things and what you are doing resonates throughout. I personally support you and know deep in my heart what an incredible movement you are creating for all. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-47907949401609929872016-09-16T16:07:59.735-04:002016-09-16T16:07:59.735-04:00I would be happy to reach out to you would it be t...I would be happy to reach out to you would it be the email above?lookingforhelphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682800295188097935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-35038648629937995292016-09-16T14:22:49.427-04:002016-09-16T14:22:49.427-04:00Jean,
To quote your blog -"The price we pay ...Jean,<br /><br />To quote your blog -"The price we pay goes way beyond incarceration and financial restitution.. We lose our place in society, our professional careers our networks, our friends and sometimes our families . We live our lives with the constant reminder of our mistakes. Society is neither forgiving or felony friendly." <br /><br />This is very true. However, I have recently learned that it is possible to regain some of the things we have lost, and work getting past the stigma of the big "F". i am blessed that I discovered Jeff Grant, and the White Collar Support Group. This interaction has really opened up my eyes, and steered me down a new 'path" of thinking. <br /><br />We openly discuss our situations among are Fellow travelers, and lo and behold, I find that almost everyone has the same thoughts and feelings as I do. Learning from Fellow Travelers, for me, has been a really great way to really begin the healing process.<br /><br />It is paramount that we Fellow Travelers realize that we are not alone, and make the most of what we have.<br /><br />Tim<br />Fellow Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651224108114645433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6510238602171978754.post-88193716139582999652016-09-16T13:56:45.942-04:002016-09-16T13:56:45.942-04:00Dear Jean - your words could not be more true as w...Dear Jean - your words could not be more true as well as heartwarming. Sadly your are right, that Society is neither forgiving or felony friendly. Stigma and titles mean so much, yet so little...we live in a world that everyone can and often does make a mistake, I hope your words lead people to find a few new concepts; maybe one of forgiveness, understanding, compassion, and maybe love. Blessings always, Fr. Joe Police to Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318315967449505415noreply@blogger.com