As usual, only writing from prison is accepted.

I am working on a new WITS book project.  Taking a look at ‘ethics’.  It is in the planning stages, but I am looking for essays on the subject.  

What are ethics – in YOUR words.  NOT a dictionary definition.

Are they important, why are they important? Should we expect ethical behavior from those in authority and why? I am looking for heartfelt responses as opposed to clinical responses, which is a challenge when it comes to this topic. I do not want textbook responses.

Share reflections on ethics as they relate to the population living in prison as well as the staff working with that population.  This is not in an effort to hear negative perspectives, I’m hoping for a variety of material, to include both positive and negative.  Most specifically what this book is looking at is one particular case of a WITS writer as it went through the system, calling into question ethics every step of the way, and the book hopes to look at ethics overall in relation to that case.  These reflections on ethics will be used throughout. There is a fair amount of urgency, as this individual is on death row and out of appeals, and I would like to have the book finished in a reasonable amount of time for obvious reasons.

Also, feel free to share reflections on ethics within the judicial system.

Illustrations can include things you’ve seen or experienced.  

This is an evolving project, and not all material sent in will be used in the book.  Although some pieces might be posted on WITS’ site if appropriate, even if they don’t fit the material in the book.

Thank you!  Send submissions to the below address, and poetry is welcome as well.

Walk In Those Shoes
Attn:  Ethics
P.O. Box 70092
Henrico, Virginia  23255