DID THEY REALLY SAY THAT?! Blind Reacting To Dr. Phill's PRISON Episode

[@TheMom2braydon]

Just because you "broke the law"...doesn't give abusers the excuse to abuse. Lord, please.

[@TheMom2braydon]

Thank you for bringing attention to this. This is NOT okay.

[@t-and-p]

Exactly! The punishment is supposed to be separation from society, not separation from your fundamental human rights, being "guarded" by people who have been separated from their morals and humanity. We can't even pretend that rehabilitation is possible in a prison setting if the very system that is supposed to help people instead ensures that inmates leave *more* traumatised and *less* able to function in society than before their sentence began, due to the horrors inflicted upon them. That is the total opposite of rehabilitation and we can not and should not support such flagrant breaches of trust and power.

[@katalynbabe]

Exactly

[@karahershey]

Amen Your Supposed to do your time for your crime but be abused In Jail

[@Lillpixeychic]

Prison is supposed to be about rehabilitation and fixing the issues it’s not supposed to be solitary confinement and bricks of food so horrible people throw up the first time they eat them As soon as private prisons became a norm we lost all hope of treating prisoners with any sense of humanity

[@4horsemenoftheapocalypse58]

"U shouldn't have broke the law." She didn't run over an old man going 75 in a 55 mph zone, she was an addict that needed help and instead of getting help she got violated. People on social Media are a whole different level of stupidity.

[@kaitlynjoshua9193]

Exactly!

[@deckee0507]

Absolutely! And I reckon you would be hard pressed finding someone who has NEVER broken the law in some way, whether it be on purpose or not. No one is 100% innocent, no one.

[@sarahfreeman819]

Omg exactly!! Why do people blame her? You are so right xx

[@alexandriav3956]

Yes, absolutely! Prison was meant for people who are violent and can’t be around normal people in society. Oh you bought some drugs… you’re just as bad as people who killed someone or raped someone. It’s so ridiculous.

[@hannahbarbarian6786]

@@alexandriav3956 uh no, prison was started after the slaves became free it was never meant for violent people & it was never meant for rehabilitation

[@amandatenney5117]

“Men have it hard in prison because of other men” PREACH! You rocked this video and thank you for it!

[@hannahbarbarian6786]

@@knightoftheislandcounter3330 what lmao

[@HellaKittyGoneBad]

💯

[@amandatomaino1409]

I personally feel that addicts should get sentenced to long term rehab and not prison. Someone with a known mental illness that is unable to get their medication for some reason or another needs to get to a hospital, not a prison. There is no reason to be put in prison for self defense, especially when there's proof that they were defending themselves. I have said for years that prisons should be for extremely violent people. Rapists, murderers, people that abuse people because they had a bad day.

[@jordinurban4994]

^^ This

[@chary361]

It won't work unless they're ready.

[@myheroaus1345]

@@chary361 True, but prison is worse and there isn't really any better option as far as I know. Correct me if I'm wrong

[@rosered6876]

Absolutely

[@rosered6876]

@My Hero AUs it would have to be more than a 28 day program

[@Voyeurrrr]

It’s a miracle that you were able to live a normal life after this, you’re a statistic anomaly and a hero as far as I’m concerned. Your work is so important, Jess.

[@verminscum]

i know you mean well but calling someone whos made it out of that life a statistic anomaly is kinda discouraging to others trying to make it out. it makes it sound like its impossible.

[@CoffeeLover-mz7bk]

@@dianaking1106 You are right Diana King. I personally believe that non violent offenders should not be locked up.

[@Voyeurrrr]

@@verminscum Respectfully, That’s a fact though. And she deserves props for it. Whats harmful are the systems in place (or lack thereof) that make those statistics so grim. As someone who is barely defying said statistics- understanding that reality was the least of what stood in my way. 💜

[@Voyeurrrr]

@@verminscum I’m also speaking to the fact that she not only beat the odds but managed to build a brand and become wildly successful. Like damn, we’re subscribed to her and watch her videos and they move us. That’s incredible. She’s an exceptional person to me.

[@verminscum]

@@dianaking1106 it being factual doesnt mean you have to tell people that. people need to here that they can do it if they try, not that its impossible. as a former addict myself, being told its statistically impossible makes you think "whats the point? why bother?" rather than giving them hope to try.

[@friencheetah]

Jess I'm a nursing student, and the second you started saying that they wouldn't let you get up to use the bathroom after you had given birth set off the alarm bells for me. After you give birth, you need to have an empty bladder or the chance you could hemorrhage raises to a very dangerous level. (Full bladder pushes on the uterus). I can't believe this. Just insane. I'm so sorry to anyone who has ever had to go through this. **Edit** they also totally could have put a catheter in if they really didn't want you up and walking. Smh.

[@daniburke9452]

Yep ur right after I had my son I tried peeing and I couldn't so they just put a cath in

[@nataliedeyton6829]

My daughter is a RN and worked in a federal prison during a traveling job. When talking to other nurses they all say its a lot harder to work in a woman prison.

[@madelinerock6951]

You started watching and you looked so uncomfortable. If it’s you experiencing PTSD, I just want to say that you are so strong for watching this in front of your audience. You are an amazing woman, mother, content-creator, and I can see that you’re really battling something deeper than your past mistakes. We all love you, your girls love you, stay strong Jess.

[@Rynn74]

Agreed 110% Jessica is a HUGE INSPIRATION!!

[@lynsirobertson3527]

I think she was just uncomfortable for the woman who was telling her story. She for sure was upset when the woman was speaking on missing out of her child’s life…. It was all over her face 💔😭

[@madelinerock6951]

@@lynsirobertson3527 I know, and my heart aches for Jess, that woman in the video, and all women in federal or states prisons that are sexually assaulted and must give birth to children IN prison!

[@joycedominguez1828]

She looked like she wanted to cry right from the beginning

[@MamazitaCole]

Yes!! Perfectly said! 💐 xo

[@spookygreg]

When rich people struggle with addiction, they get to go to rehab. When poor people struggle with addiction, they’re sent to prison. Poor and working class people deserve the same compassion that’s given to rich people struggling with addiction.

[@margauxnodvin7478]

Rich people get put in prison for addiction just like every other class does. If you get caught trying to feed your addiction, you’re going to prison, no matter how much money you have. Addicts, rich or poor, don’t belong in prison

[@Bethany0420]

@@margauxnodvin7478 alot of them get away with it and are treated better than those that are poor though.

[@opiatebank]

No. Thiers a difference between the lawyers the rich have and the lawyers everyone else get. Not many millionaire addict golfers in jail. Or Addict wall street guys. They can afford all the pills the quaks can give. No need for rehab.

[@Bethany0420]

@@opiatebank facts 💯

[@internal.inferno2088]

"YOU SHOULDN'T OF BROKEN THE LAW!" Wait..what? So, these guards are allowed to break the law?! That thinking is so flawed. 2 wrongs don't make a right. I think addiction is a mental health issue not a criminal issue. Also, keeping a new Mother in chains after childbirth? We can barely move after? Where the f*ck are they gonna' run to?!

[@valtoton2982]

Even during! WTF, That is cruel and unusual punishment! This is America! I'm so sorry for these women, I wouldn't be able to handle he incarceration nevertheless the pregnancy, labor and delivery during incarceration.

[@JacksonBegleymusicguy]

This reaffirms my belief that lacking empathy is a subhuman trait. Empathy is what separates humans from animals.

[@ofsoundmind143]

Ahhh Jess, when she was talking about giving birth in prison, I could see how heavy that hit you. How could you not have PTSD from that crap? Much love to you, we are not our traumas.

[@jayjay-602]

WORD.

[@kimberlychristmas-lee3868]

She has stated she does have PTSD from specifically that experience

[@KP_Gem]

I just assumed that they had brought women to a hospital to give birth and just handcuffed maybe one hand to the bed or something. That shit was crazy to listen to, that is so awful. I have so much more respect for these women. Giving birth, in general, was traumatizing for me, I couldn't IMAGINE having to do it in prison.

[@karahershey]

How could a women not have PTSD from that

[@merbear711]

Birth even outside of a prison is traumatic enough. I couldn't imagine having gone through what she did. JESS is much stronger and braver than I.

[@SketchingWithSarah]

My heart BROKE with you seeing your reaction. I can tell this is so triggering for you with what you’ve gone through but it’s such an important message so thank you for getting through it. I look up to you so much because you are taking all of this pain and putting it toward fighting for change. You are so strong and the passion you bring to this conversation is what will make changes happen. Love you guys 🖤

[@kimstanymyr6049]

I agree, this was a hard watch, I wanted to jump in and cuddle away her pain!!

[@vicsomeone]

@@kimstanymyr6049 Tears in my eyes watching this too. This is the result of prison for profit is a disgusting idea that encorages abuse and denies rehabiitation. The issue of any person incarcerated for opioid addiction is one that needs to be turned on its head. The real criminals are the pharma companies that unlawfully and knowingly pushed highly addictive drugs to unwitting people yet said they were safe. Purdue and his ilk should be imprisoned for their actions and the addicts compensated for the destruction that the pharma companies deliberately brought to their lives.

[@amypope3250]

I worked in a Juvenile Prison as a social/case worker. My heart broke for those children. They were treated like animals. I didn’t last long and have fought hard with a State Rep to change it. It’s so disgusting.

[@RBrown-zl6wo]

I would love to hear more of your story! I believe we should intervene as soon as problems start. They say talk to the teachers, counselors, your physician…none of them have answers, nor offer help. They all say, get counseling…has so far been useless…I fear for our children💕

[@Bethany0420]

I'd love to hear your story if you'd ever feel comfortable maybe being in a vid with Jess.

[@completelycrazy1]

The lack of empathy of people saying "don't do the crime if you don't want to do the time" is astounding. Scares me how cruel people are.

[@AQSociety]

They use that excuse to justify mistreatment. Thanks for sharing that. I hear it a lot.

[@nataliaspamer9745]

It should scare you... so many people these days live such privileged lives, they see themselves as ultimately above them. And they have no filter... It's so messed up.

[@laztavus]

lmao, what do you not understand, are you in prison

[@lilletrille1892]

They do they time. But in a civil society abuse, fear and lack of basic medical care shouldn't be added to the formal punishment AKA the time

[@Hawther]

There's "doing the time" and then there's being handed off for torture!

[@desdencove]

I used to work in dietary at a hospital. Police were there everyday with inmates. I’ve literally had nurses come in to the kitchen to ask for a tray for a patient and say, “They’re an inmate. Make them whatever and I don’t care if you throw it on the floor.” Like, no that’s a person. They wouldn’t even want a proper meal for them like they would for any other patient. I don’t care if you broke the law. Your punishment is that cell, not to be treated like garbage. We need more compassion in this world.

[@feliciasisk494]

I could tell you were having ptsd flashbacks while she was talking about delivering a baby in prison and I'm so sorry you had to go through that horror. 😔

[@chrissyzcreationz]

Yep, I saw it too. Makes you wanna give her huge cuddles, huh?? LOL I'm serious but we know she isn't really into cuddles. Hehe

[@CaseyMarie11-11]

It was all over her face 😞

[@Janae2000]

@@sandrabrott8580 so? It doesn’t make it any less harder and who are you to judge how someone deals with their past? If she wants to watch in order to feel a connection with another women who’s also faced the same horror as her who are you to tell her to shut off the tv?

[@MinhaFamiliaAQBJJ]

Damn. Maybe she should try not going to prison

[@feliciasisk494]

@@MinhaFamiliaAQBJJ you must not watch a lot of Jessica Kent videos. She gets this comment all the time and it doesn't help anything. Just one mistake can land you in prison and she can't help that she was pregnant at the time she made them. As Jessica has pointed out also there is a lot of people breaking the law on a daily basis and just because someone doesn't get caught is why people make the comment you should have thought about that before breaking the law.

[@emilyhendrickson1608]

Bring back humanity. That simple, we cry for dogs in cages ... breaks my heart. I'm not anti prison, I'm anti abuse. An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.

[@emilyhendrickson1608]

Why do we have organizations for our abused animals who are aggressive because of trauma? It's the simplest way for me to explain to Joe blow. I understand there should be a place that violent offenders live til death, but it should be atheist as humane as we handle dogs. I put my brother in prison years ago, I have guilt every day because I know how sick the prison system is. Jessica I'm from Fayetteville, I feel you. 💞

[@hannahbarbarian6786]

@@emilyhendrickson1608 Yes, bc Joe Biden started prisons

[@Bethany0420]

@@emilyhendrickson1608 both need alot of change. Majority of animals still suffer aswell. People are cruel to animals and humans.

[@Bethany0420]

@@hannahbarbarian6786 🤨

[@opiatebank]

Massive changes comming from the Biden administration. Female inmates can now have normal prison relations with men inmates. The men just need to identify as a woman. Exciting news for woman inmates.

[@jd-vt3ds]

I lurk a lot but I can’t stand the “you shouldn’t have broken the law.” How many of us are one bad decision or bad break away from being in prison? The first story a medical situation lead to being addicted which lead to committing crimes to feed her addiction. What support structure do you support for people that are addicted and can’t afford treatment? Before saying you shouldn’t break the law put yourself in that person’s shoes. I recognize prison should not be nice but you still have basic human rights. I wish more prisons would say your job is to make sure the prisoners serve out their sentence safely and humanely. Their punishment is prison not to be abused. I also want to point out you can tell a lot about a society’s values by how they treat the people that can’t defend themselves like prisoners. Do we really want to be a couple steps ahead of North Korea?

[@bri5155]

Yes to all of this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jenromano19]

So well said!! I agree with all of it 100%! 👍🏻💗

[@hwoods-kg1jf]

Very well said and I completely agree!!!

[@fidelianerina]

Also, the fact people go to prison for an addiction is just wrong. That isn't gonna help them like going to rehab would. Now there at least its professional medical help. Maybe it isn't meant for everyone, and sadly people do relapse but putting them in prison isn't gonna help them. What does prison do? Just makes them go through withdrawals or even get MORE of the substance they are addicted to due to the corrupt officers. The fact that lady went to jail for so long because of addiction is just so horrifying.

[@stacygarrison7991]

I love this comment so very much! I wish more people had this heart and mindset. ❤

[@lindseyhavniear4548]

The instant I saw this episode I thought that you should have been interviewed. We are all here with you Jess, you deserve an award for making it through that traumatic abuse. You are a world changer

[@mommashare-roll9218]

I just sat here bawling listening to Robyn speak and watching you react as you listened. It's SO wrong...it's all so so wrong and I am SO incredibly sorry for what you and every other woman has gone through and will continue to go through all because people can't stop regurgitating the fact that you're incarcerated and it's what you deserve! Ugh, so disgusting and angering. I'm SO proud of your dedication and passion and I continue to follow you and support your efforts because I believe in you and everything you fight for!! Much love to you, Jess!

[@lanceroberthough1275]

❤

[@teganschena8838]

Darlin, the way you emotionally reacted to this, and you understood it hurts my heart for you!! I’m sorry that you went to prison! You are human and we all make mistakes! I’m just glad you’re hear today and are helping open eyes of many people!

[@sunnyerienne]

Jess and any other woman who has been a victim of these horrors, you are such strong women. I am holding space for you. Love and prayers

[@r.c.t.travels]

I honestly believe that there needs to be major Prison Reform. No matter what a person does to get locked up, there should never be a time when women and the children get abused like that! If there needs a Public voice for this necessary subject I am glad to hear you are helping put a voice to this well needed issue!

[@samieD22]

Yes. There should always be reforms in place to move with the times but our system doesn’t do that and it’s terrible.

[@r.c.t.travels]

@@samieD22 I agree totally

[@cultmecca]

Abolition

[@cristyl8632]

Please don’t ever stop putting videos like this out. I’ve never been through anything like this, but you bring awareness to people like me and many others. Ty Jess!

[@sadezem991]

Ohhh, Jess. When she started talking about babies being born in prison, my heart shattered for you. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you. You are doing such important work - I have shown your videos to my friends and family and you have educated so many people. I am a recovering addict who somehow managed to get by without a criminal record, despite being involved in some pretty terrifying crimes. I now work for the Judicial Branch and help people (mainly addicts) understand the system and help them figure out what to do next. It's really disturbing how many defendants are left in the dark.

[@smalltowngirl8673]

Jess PLEASE continue fighting, and putting the word out here about the TRUTH of what happens in the American Prison system! You are extreamly Brave! I wish there were more people like you in our world!

[@melissabehanna3219]

I actually have a PRIA case from time I spent in. I been binge watching all your videos and just completely relating to everything you talk about! Some COs are the absolute worse of the worst. Thank you for using your voice and standing up against these topics that are not talked about!

[@KatieKatt18]

I just wanted to climb through the screen and hold you when she started talking about giving birth. You’ve come so far after going through so and I’m so proud of you!

[@shannonm.4087]

Thank your for having the courage to share this awful experience you had to help others. You are a beautiful, courageous, intelligent, and strong woman- keep telling it like it is- you are helping others so much!!! much love and respect from small town, Indiana (12 years clean & sober!!)

[@t-and-p]

Don't think I've ever wanted to lean through a screen and hug someone as much as I did watching you relive your trauma. My heart goes out to you 💖

[@coliedeekenzo]

Thank you! I’m 10yrs off the streets & living my life! And I’ve been in & out of county before getting a program, I got very lucky bc I was looking at prison time! Been in treatment ever since! I appreciate your voice on these issues!

[@imdva]

10:58 my heart broke for you. I'm so sorry that you had to go through that traumatic experience, but I'm glad that you're able to share it in media so that everyone else is aware of the horrors that happen inside of our "justice" system. We love you Jess! Stay strong.

[@HannaLunaYT]

I’m 100% on your side. I’m so fucking disgusted with the prison system. It’s the most vile fucking thing and I’m so sorry for any woman that ends up in such a terrible system.

[@zanab.]

I just brought your ride or die crew hoodie and it’s literally the softest comfortable thing ever I just got got out of prison last week I went for drink driving that’s why I look up to you so much ❤️

[@JessicaKent]

I appreciate the support! Welcome home!!!!

[@zanab.]

@Jessica Kent thank you so much I finally got a warm shower again

[@elisabethopp1]

@@zanab. those little things mean so much... im proud of u

[@hwoods-kg1jf]

Proud of how far you've come! We do recover! I'm a year and 43 days sober from alcohol today! I NEVER thought I'd be able to quit drinking and it was such a huge problem for me for the majority of my life, so much to the point I destroyed my liver and I literally can't drink anymore unless I want to die and soon so I had to quit. I feel A LOT better since I quit! I haven't had this kind of clarity and clear head in MANY years! It can be a blessing at times but also a curse because with the good comes the bad but the good mostly outweighs the bad so I stay sober, no matter what! I know that drinking is definitely not gonna solve any of my problems! It just doesn't work for me anymore! Best of luck to you!

[@stacygarrison7991]

Welcome home! We do recover! Wishing you a beautiful future. ❤

[@user-Mia-123]

Thank you for sharing, really helped open my eyes and see a new perspective♥️ stay safe and healthy.

[@poppycrew7013]

Just started watching and her story is hurting my soul. We have to do better! I'm going to finish watching in a little bit. I'm crying too much just from her video explaining her story.

[@Eldyra]

I’ve been binge watching several of your videos since yesterday and I’m shocked about the conditions in American prisons. I’m from Germany and all of this is just mindblowing to me.

Your fierce advocacy and empathy brings actual tears to my eyes! THANK YOU JESSICA. Model leader right here! Yes! Keep up the amazing work 💗

[@kvriqa]

I literally started crying when they were trying to emphasize on the pregnant women/babies born in prison as well as the fact that a lot of them are addicts. I was not in prison when I had my twin girls but I was an 0pi0d addict. My BC failed and I had no idea how far along I was, due to weight loss from the "hugs" and just not going to he Dr and taking care of myself. They were 7 months premie. I live in a very rough place. About an hour drive from Philly in PA...and the biggest open hug market in the US. I could never describe in a single YT comment. I still get nightmares like the ones you describe from the PTSD of it. They treated me like shit, told my mom everything I told them specifically do not tell her so they broke the law rlly. I signed a lot of papers and made a lot of life changing decisions while I was barely conscious. Thank you for what you're doing Kent 💚

[@LC-zz4ol]

My brother was addicted to opiods when he was 19, it was really sad, he almost went to prison. He pulled himself out of the addiction and uses 🍃 for the same pains. Your story is heartbreaking and i can see how hard it was for you to watch this. Im glad you are out there helping people!

[@misstracyatkins9874]

Thank you for sharing your stories. Love and hugs from 🇦🇺

[@Bibliobelle_]

I’m so so sorry for what you went through. It’s amazing that you push through the traumatic memories to share these stories and facilitate change. You are so strong and inspiring!

[@zacharykoenig8254]

Thank you for doing what you do, and bringing light to this. I can't imagine how much worse it must have been for you.

[@laurenmatthews1759]

Genuinely so interested to hear your take on this! Your thoughts are always so coherent, centred on rehabilitation and fair! … that’s the way it should be 🙌

[@elizabethdriver-bucholtz1703]

I can’t imagine the trauma you went through. Thank you for using your voice to enlighten us. Blessings to you & your family.

[@tallouse2146]

Politicians gave up on Americans in every way. We are very behind the times and it’s horrible. They purposely want a prison revolving door. It’s disgusting . The guards should be held legally accountable for the abuse they cause.

[@Lillpixeychic]

So many prisoners work for free and it’s an incredibly lucrative financial system. Especially with many prisons are now for-profit private industries where they feed people bricks of food that cost a penny per serving and have very little nutritional value. Places like India have prisons where you can leave and take care of your kids during the day and just sleep there at night… As long as you live close enough to the prison and you have a bright colored band locked on your wrist so they know who you are. As soon as you come to the prison at night they take the bracelet off and put it on the next warning when you leave That way these people can be with their families as long as they didn’t commit a violent crime. All these other places can find solutions and yet here we are putting people in solitary confinement despite knowing it causes permanent psychiatric damage

[@winterfire89]

Jessica, I sobbed my way through this video. I felt your pain and trauma radiate through my screen. I hope you did something kind to and for yourself after filming this. I send you and all the traumatized inmates and former inmates love and healing.

[@rickyjohn8504]

Amen sister, as someone who just been locked up myself, I couldn't have said it better myself. Prison is a chance for people to abuse power every day. I saw it for 13 years while incarcerated in Texas. TDC equals They Don't Care. Thank you for your videos and sharing your experiences and struggles.

[@NikkiStrawH]

you're so amazing and eye-opening for people that have never experienced what you've gone through. I can tell it's really hard for you to watch this and get reminded of all the horrors of prison, but what your doing is helping so many people see the injustice in the prison system so you're truly again so amazing

[@heatherpretty7575]

Hey Jess, I dont know if youll see this but... I hope you never stop talking about this. Your passion and drive has fueled my own passion for a change in womens health in prisons. I am going to school to hopefully be an OB/GYN and if I work hard enough then I would like to do reform on the prison system's health policies. Love you xxxxx

[@catie7466]

thats amazing of you! 💕 people like you give me hope that our country can get better

[@cmonkey91]

I don't know if you'll see this, but I can see the flashbacks on your face throughout this entire video. I'm so proud of you for sharing this reaction with us. Please don't push yourself too much. Take some time. We all love you❤️❤️❤️

[@tabt4986]

Thank you so much for covering this and sharing your thoughts. I can see how hard this was for you. I by no means went through what you did but I did 6 months and I have PTSD from it. Sending you lots of love and thank you for your transparency and bravery.

[@lavendeer6290]

thank you so much for your voice! it infuriates me when people talk about taxpayer money or "wow, a free place to stay, count your blessings!" or "at least it's not China!" like babe, we have 20% of the world's prison population but 4% of the world's population and other places have prisons that are nicer than average USA housing (not to mention places with free housing that looks like the type of stuff you can only afford if you work for Google!) not to mention how addicts like us are treated, or how many states that it's still legal to "have sex with" someone in police custody. evil country that needs a complete overhaul from the ground up.

[@Kim-lm4ee]

The fact that officers are literally able to r@pe people and seggs with them. That’s not freaking fair! I would rather be dead then having someone r@ping me. The government or someone should change this. Thank you Jess for always sharing all this and explaining this.

[@kay001ish]

Don't say that you d rather be dead, there are people living with it

[@Kim-lm4ee]

Still I would

[@kay001ish]

Obviously it hasn't happened to you and there's no knowing what comes after until you are there, no need for such deciding on drastic measures over a none issue for you and it says to survivors that they should die. Think through it and don’t insist on it.

[@hannahbarbarian6786]

@@kay001ish Uh no that's not what they're saying they're saying that THEY wouldn't be able to deal with it & THEY'D rather be dead. If you think that's what she's saying you're lacking comprehension skills.

[@kay001ish]

@@hannahbarbarian6786 lol, have you read her response? I was having a conversation with her and it went well. Why would you resort to reducing me? Don't be a karen

[@elizabetha5561]

Preach this has become a new focus of civil rights legal advocacy

[@phee_cfwarrior7960]

Oh Jess, this tugged at my heartstrings. I cannot imagine what you went through. You are phenomenal and an inspiration to so many. You speaking out, raising awareness and your advocacy is so amazing and i admire you so much for what you went through. I’m doing a double bachelor of psychological science and criminology, it’s my passion and has been for so long. I’m only 1st year and still have 6 years to go. But people like you are who have inspired me to do what i do. I also want to say i really really really admire that you didn’t downplay or invalidate men’s experiences bc i know a lot of women who will happily do that and the reality is everyone struggles and everyone’s struggles are valid. So i really admire that about you. Keep being you and doing what you do, you are so incredible. Sending love from Sydney, Australia. So proud of you and the person that you are. ❤️❤️❤️

[@darkespresso6006]

You had me crying watching you react to the giving birth section. I cannot imagine how hard that was for you not only to experience but also to relive not only in this video but other times as well. I hope you are ok. I am so amazed at your strength, you are a warrior and an inspiration. I wish you and your family nothing but the best!

[@jupiterjunk]

Scary part... most of the CO's I know could not make it into the LE academy, but they DID qualify for Corrections Academy.

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

That's such a good point. I've thought the same for a long time.

[@jupiterjunk]

@@MeganVictoriaKearns Look at enrollment standards, for the two academies. Talk to the recruiters and staff; they'll tell you the exact same thing.

[@BigMamou367]

They rape women while they have a girlfriend at home.

[@Bethany0420]

@@BigMamou367 let's not throw all of them into the same category. Unfortunately some do.

[@JF-wn2yb]

@@Bethany0420 I would hope that's not what anyone is taking away from these videos. It seems like a really hard job to do emotionally. I almost would want to pursue this field because I know I couldn't treat women like this or do nothing if I saw it happen. When that's the case, I'm sure a lot of CO's are ignored, desensitized, or end up quitting. I have never been in a jail to truly know but something is clearly broken.

[@StardewAngela]

the pain on your face is heartbreaking while you talk about this. you are so strong for talking and spreading awareness. before watching you I had zero clue about what was going on in prisons. keep doing what you're doing superwoman ❤️

[@maeborowski2280]

Sorry but I hate Dr Phil. Pregnant prisoners deserve better.

[@JessicaKent]

I said at end that I don’t always agree with the man but this episode is great

[@maeborowski2280]

@@JessicaKent my bad I actually missed that part. Tbh I can just never get behind Dr Phil I think he takes advantage of vulnerable people, but yeah I still support you and your kids and your journey

[@elisapelaccia1558]

Mae Borowski- I can't stand him either. He is so arrogant and condescending, and I hate how he talks down to women. He is a chauvinist pig!

[@One_nJen]

@@JessicaKent I read through several of the comments and didn't see anyone ask ~ many people watching this may already be Disenfranchised and can't vote. Can you point them where to go to carry your voice to the right people? I personally would also like to bombard my State Leaders with letters. The word "Federal" concerned you and it concerned me. They can only hear our voices one time on Election years. I can write a lot of letters in between ❤️

[@apple_far]

@@maeborowski2280 I agree. I think this epi worked cuz he let some1 else do the talking 4 once

[@benjibeatnik]

Everyone needs to see this video. Thank you so much for sharing your story; I can only imagine how difficult it must be at times. I'm so sorry for the trauma you've experienced; it's utterly inhumane & inexcusable, and you did not deserve such abuse...no one does. I look forward to learning more from you. Wishing you healing & peace.🌻

[@tonyacook8966]

Hi Jess 💓 New subscriber here BUT.. I've been been binge watchin ALL your videos 😀 You are such an inspiration and I LOVE how open you are about your struggles!! You're an amazing human and I am SO proud of you for not letting your past define you!! ❤ Much Love from Texas ❤

[@kloveandpeace8290]

Awesome!!! Good job covering this!!

[@chrissyzcreationz]

For once, Dr. Phil did good. That beautiful politician deserves 👏 ❤ for being HONEST and also seems to be working towards fixing the issues! I'll be watching her more closely! The mom who got 20 yrs inside because her health kicked off a addiction, my heart breaks for. The doctors these days NEED to be held accountable for giving us meds w.o giving us an idea of what could happen. Try other non addictive meds and even combine pharmacy meds with natural meds to find a balance. Make changes when a person seems to be needing more or stronger meds, starting with a look inside of the body again and see if things have changed. Look at alternatives for pain relief. Or change to a med that has a different chemical make up so that the body can have time to let go of its dependence on the ones its built a tolerance to. And Jess, I know that look... the flashbacks of trauma and pain as you watched this. I also saw that "Finally someone gets it!! Finally someone who is high enough up the food chain who can hopefully make changes a reality!" I saw your hope, Jess! Hold on to that & keep fighting babygirl! And know that you have an old grandma in Georgia who has your back & is sending you strength and love and prayers!!

[@shanbresnow]

I absolutely adore you! My father was in prison for 10 years. I know the corruption he's described. Your work is meaningful and thank you 🙏🏻❤️

[@KM-ld9ln]

You have such clear facial expressions and I love being able to see your empathy for so much of what people say. Even when you see a picture of a baby and you mutter “baby” shows how sweet your soul is

[@cassiewatson3870]

I was a correctional officer and female inmates are treated with disgust by officers. Some officers are predators, sadist, and bullies. Correctional officers do abuse their power just because they believe that they can and this is the only place that they can exude some form of power because they are really weak and pathetic outside the walls of the prison. Please call your Senators and Congressperson to pass the federal law and start to inform your state governments about prison reform. The realization is that anyone can make a mistake and end up in a correctional facility. Imagine if you, your spouse, or your children make a mistake that would place them in prison, would you want them being abused, assaulted, or raped by the people who are sworn to protect them?

[@HimboImpulse]

Jessica you’re so brave for reacting to this. I can see how much you struggled and how much these topics effect you. I’m happy that you have a big platform and a voice and you can speak your truth to someone like me who didn’t think abt things the way that you helped show. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ love your content

[@kalmanschubert8937]

Jessica this video helped me reach out and get help last week. You are 100% on point. That’s totally true. Men make it hard for one another because there teachers, parents, or mentors passed on the same twisted school of thought on to the next young student to come along. And so the cycle begins again. Just found your channel and I am blown away by your courageous efforts and speaking out.

[@AmitraRadD]

The ones who say things like, "well you shouldn't of broken the law". I can guarantee you put them in prison and have them experience the undercover truth of abuse and they would become the strongest advocates for ending this abusive pattern.

[@theembersinside1420]

💯💯💯 Exactly!

[@angeliquehumbird5538]

I am seriously in awe of your strength and power!!!! We can TRANSFORM THIS ENTIRE PLANET!!!!

[@fightlikeagirl2996]

Dr Phil needs you to tell your story also. It needs to be brought up more and more and not just thrown under the rug. This is the only way change will happen. ❤️ 💪🏼

[@danielpalmer643]

Laws that nobody knows about aren't effective. Lawyers are fond of saying "Ignorance of the law is no excuse", but this amounts to "You have to have memorized all laws, state and federal, by your 18th birthday." Crimes like the ones these women committed (opioid addiction and some stuff related to it) aren't being discouraged by harsh laws like losing parental rights after a year. They didn't say anything about their knowledge or ignorance of the law, but I'd bet a dollar they didn't know about how the court handles custody before their trial.

[@tootired07]

Oh Jess... I could see the pain in your face as you were reacting to this abd i started crying. I just want to give you such a huge hug, I just wish I could take that trauma away from you. You dont deserve it. Your so amazing im so sorry

[@ferninthehouse]

watching your reaction to the second video made me cry. just knowing youve experienced all of it and seeing the pain. even after being out for years it sticks with you. i have learned so much from your channel, i was already against the prison system and the abuse but your channel has put it into a new perspective.

[@monicamayo6953]

How nice it must be to be so perfect that your only comeback to these horror stories is you shouldn’t have broken the law. Seriously what kind of person says that? It infuriates me! I can only imagine how it makes you feel!

[@madisonbutt5364]

This woman is incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DamascenaSims]

You're so brave to step up and fight against the broken system, I'm in awe of you. *Hugs*

[@kristanricketts]

Love you keeping the triggered you on screen. Made me tear up. It's so powerful. Thank you for taking that hit for the others it may change the deal for, even if you still have the scar, someone bc of this won't even get that wound as a scratch. Thank you

[@teylergang]

I’m so proud of you! I know this was emotional for you to watch and brought back old memories, but wow you’re an inspiration! ❤️

[@kristilaas3944]

Can I please have your e-mail address? X

[@sherriep2331]

I accidentally found you a while back. Thank you for giving voice to so many things I never knew. I have a new perspective because of your efforts. Bless you.

[@broganbabyrebscomiskey7769]

Every time you upload I’m lying in bed with my baby sleeping in the cot beside me and it just makes my night even better! Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@broganbabyrebscomiskey7769]

Now I’ve watched this video I’m in tears, I can’t say enough how much I admire your strength, I can’t imagine, I’m sorry ❤️

[@JF-wn2yb]

I've never been arrested and these videos are so interesting and painful to watch. Truly terrible that Jessica has so much PTSD but she's such an inspiration. If this isn't someone following a calling in life, I don't know what it is! I probably wouldn't want to ever think or talk about it again and she's so strong for not turning her back on these issues. Respect!

[@jenjuice432]

Everything you said is so on point. 👏👏 Thank you for having the courage to speak up for those who are unable to and taking the time to educate / raise awareness of the problems that currently exist within the criminal (in)justice system. You seem to get through to a lot of people despite being met with harsh criticism on a daily basis. You're a strong one, Jess. Keep fighting the good fight. 💪🙌

[@cynthialynn8495]

I love your channel so much! My sister is an addict who’s currently in prison & seeing who you have become gives me so much hope for her future ! I always pray for her 💗 & I hope she comes out a better person! This video was amazing and you are a great person for sharing all this with us !

[@Aliyah.and.friends]

This is so sad!! what the lady said in the beginning really resonated with me , my sentencing agreement was not to be emotionally physically and sexually abused by the prison system! Let's just add neglects to that too!

[@bodybysmod]

I worked at a for-profit prison for about 6 months. By the time I left, I respected a higher percentage of inmates than guards. The guards were largely just criminals that hadn’t gotten caught.

[@shruggs5279]

"We just struggle differently!" Yes! We should NEVER be overlooking the bad behavior of C.O.'s. This is the most disgusting idea I have ever heard. The thought of you attempting to give birth while chained to a bed makes my heart hurt. I am so proud of the fact that you have made such amazing progress in your life. **You are an inspiration to many.**

[@r.jars_of_jams]

I mean honestly the way u talk is just…there’s just so much power. You’re so strong. I actually love the stories you post. Not that your experiences were good, they were terrible…however, you spreading the awareness and taking your time to actually EXPLAIN everything in detail is surreally amazing and powerful

[@reneemarkley8848]

The punishment is the separation from society NOT let's treat people like crap until they are released. All of us fall from grace that I never have understood why people think its ok to treat a person horrible.

[@alliecr1057]

I can feel the passion you have for this issue through this video. I cried hearing your experience of birthing your daugther from prison. It actually blows my mind that this inhumane kind of treatment is suffered daily by women and their newborn children at the hands of a corrupt correctional system. I have learned so much from your videos surrounding this issue and it’s so impactful that you continue to share your experiences with others. I hope one day there are major changes so that generations of women and their children born in prison can have a chance at healing and thriving rather than be treated like animals and given every obstacle imaginable against having a good life.

[@sarahfreeman819]

When she started to talk about child birth in prison... I could see how uncomfortable and how tough that was for her ❤️ I send all my love and hope to you Jess. You are an AMAZING person 😍 Don't let anyone, I mean ANYONE tell you any different!

[@edbrock8053]

Thank you for all you do, and I just hope awareness of this terrible situation increases. You’re the BEST!!! Lots of love girl!!! Ed

[@jessicah3450]

I hate to say the same thing happens in mental institutions. I was in there with a pregnant woman having a psychotic break. She was too afraid to tell them, and they don't always test. But she was restrained and when you're involuntary committed, you have to take the medications they want to give you, or you get them in a shot. We know that a bunch of psychiatric drugs cause birth defects. She was already 5 months along before she started showing, and started to get any prenatal care. In a damn county hospital long term psych ward. I just hope baby and mama ended up healthy and okay. When you are under legal commitment, you are also not allowed to say no to anything. They are not places of healing, unfortunately. Edit: Felons need to be able to VOTE! What's the worst that could happen? We get some kind of prison reforms? I dread that we are heading into summer in Texas, knowing Texas prisons do not have air conditioning. It's not a "luxury" it is a necessity in 100°F+ weather. It's not like they can open a window for a breeze. Prisoners will be dying of heat stroke, people who didn't do a crime that deserves a death sentence.

[@beklovesart03]

Thank you for educating and spreading awareness about this Jess. It must get so incredibly hard sometimes but we’re very thankful

[@britneynicole8903]

Wooo!!! Hoo!! Looking forward to watching this! Love you, girl!

[@hwoods-kg1jf]

Thank you Jess for bringing awareness to a very important issue! It's honestly heartbreaking what you went through and what so many other women go through in prison and like you said, just because you broke the law doesn't mean you deserve to be treated so horribly and inhumanly! WE NEED PRISON REFORM NOW!!!! LIKE YESTERDAY!!! KEEP FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT JESS!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@flrrb]

"You shouldn't have broke the law." I agree. That deserves jail/ prison. Not, NOT, anything else from anyone else!! I wouldn't want that for anyone. Love you, Jess and I hope you understand what I mean.

[@lanceroberthough1275]

We love you because of your compassion.

[@hannahcochrane3974]

Yesss new jess video!!

[@sarwall_]

Preach girlfriend 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 you’re gonna do big things in this world for people that are judged and criticized the most. So intelligent and so right 💗 you’ve come so far it’s awesome to see