Kat Brady

Kat Brady is coordinator of the Community Alliance on Prisons of Honolulu.

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Legislature Must Fully Fund Correctional System Oversight Commission Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2015

Legislature Must Fully Fund Correctional System Oversight Commission

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Hawaii’s jails and prisons have been part of the hidden world of punishment for decades.

Why Isn’t Hawaii Talking About Principles And Values? Screenshot: Hawaii Senate/2022

Why Isn’t Hawaii Talking About Principles And Values?

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Democracy is a form of government built on a foundation of ethical truths, and it cannot survive without them.
The Department Of Public Safety Must Build Trust Around The COVID-19 Vaccine Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

The Department Of Public Safety Must Build Trust Around The COVID-19 Vaccine

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Other jurisdictions have found ways to encourage their imprisoned persons to take the vaccine.
Hawaii’s Use Of Striped Uniforms For Prisoners Is Downright Inhumane

Hawaii’s Use Of Striped Uniforms For Prisoners Is Downright Inhumane

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Reinforcing the criminal mindset through uniforms that degrade prisoners doesn't help prepare inmates to re-enter society.