From Incarceration to Opportunity

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Letter from the Editor

Hello and welcome friends and family. Thank you for joining us in another edition of Designed Conviction the Magazine. This is a milestone for our 12th quarterly issue, making it three years and running. Thank you so much for all our loyal readers and subscribers. If you haven’t subscribed and you like what you’re reading, […]
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The Things We Say

by Richard Thomas Watkins I sit daily In my little part of this world and listen to those around me who talk… and talk… and talk. . . and never say anything of substance. They share “war stories” with others of who they once were; they have no concept of what it means to become […]
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Underdog to Alpha, The Whitney Peyton Story

From humble beginnings in Pennsylvania to sharing the stage with Three 6 Mafia, Whitney Peytons is in a league of her own. She found her voice at a young age and has been using it ever since. Born and bred on the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Whitney cares about giving back to the community. Like […]
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Some of the World’s Greatest Minds are in Prison

Prison is a place where you can find scholars of every kind. The system can lock up a person’s body but they can’t incarcerate our minds. Right here, we have some of the world’s greatest minds. We have scientists, mathematicians, and preachers. In fact, many of you have excelled in the most difficult of all […]
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Your success is their success by Jim Fussell, Ohio

In Ohio decades ago, I created Domino Deeds. My mission was to spread kindness to unsuspecting souls and attempt to change the perception of incarcerated individuals. In time, others joined in a shared vision to complete a mission. Social media enables me to reach people in different countries and learn about other cultures, time zones, […]
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An impressive gesture by Matthew Leon, Washington

I have a pretty good reputation in prison. I treat people with respect, I’m not a snitch, and I’ve been around for a few decades. I’m someone people know they can go to when shit starts to get crazy around here. As a result, I get a pass on some things. Specifically, I can talk […]
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