Florida Department of Corrections Archives

Important Update: Felix Garcia Transfered to Va.

Apr 3, 2016deafinprisonorg14 CommentsFelix Garcia Case, News#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Injustice, Pat Bliss

“I am so happy to be in Virginia. These people are real respectful and these guys are huge. I am probably the littlest guy here. I cried because I have never experienced such kindness from security. They treat me like a person.”

How Fox News Became Involved with Felix

May 22, 2015deafinprisonorgFelix Garcia Case#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida, Florida Department of Corrections, Pat Bliss, Tallahassee

By Pat Bliss The day before Felix’s parole hearing in November 2014, a photojournalist representing FOX News interviewed attorney Reggie Garcia and me, in his office. The next morning at the parole hearing he filmed us both, advocating for Felix’s parole. It was an exciting and dramatic time. There were cameras and microphones everywhere. After

I am a Happy Person

Mar 19, 2015deafinprisonorg1 CommentFelix Garcia Case#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #LoveisNeverSilentScreenCampaign, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, James Ridgeway, Pat Bliss

By Pat Bliss This is what Felix Garcia said to me on a visit recently… “I wake up every morning, and say I am a happy person, because so much evil around. By telling yourself you are happy, the evil around has no effect. You will see God’s blessings that way.” What a wonderful lesson

Latest from Pat Bliss

Jan 24, 2015deafinprisonorg1 CommentFelix Garcia Case, News, Uncategorized#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Gov. Rick Scott, Pat Bliss

By BitcoDavid Pat Bliss sent me the following via e-mail: Felix arrived at the Wakulla prison yesterday to begin his new venture in Special Programming known as a transitional program or Lifer’s Program. He was sent there by the parole commission at his parole hearing in November 2014. It is an 18 month program. Last

Pam Bondi, What Say You?

Jan 15, 2015deafinprisonorg2 CommentsNews#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #KeepASLinSchools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida, Florida Department of Corrections, Pam Bondi

By BitcoDavid People often ask me why I write so much about the Florida DOC. Perhaps the best answer would be that it’s the single worst corrections system in the United States – and nowadays, that’s the same as saying in Uganda. Growing up, I was taught that here, in the U.S., we don’t torture,

Felix’s Response to the Parole Hearing

Dec 9, 2014deafinprisonorg6 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#FreeFelix, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Marion CI, Pat Bliss

By Pat Bliss I arrived at Marion Correctional Institution, thinking I was early, but still having to wait one and one-half hours, to get in. Fortunately it was not raining. I was checked through security, and waiting for Felix to come into the visiting room. Actually, I was very excited with the news of the

Update on Felix – Part 2

Jan 20, 2014deafinprisonorg3 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Innocence Project, Pat Bliss

By Pat Bliss After visiting with Felix on Sunday, January 5th I drove to Tallahassee. I took a route I had not traveled before, which took me through mid-Florida flat land compiled mainly of horse farms and training establishments for horse racing. I actually enjoyed it, and allowed enough time to get to Tallahassee before

Friends for the Friendless

Jan 19, 2014deafinprisonorg7 CommentsEditorials#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, #StopHearingLossBullying, BitcoDavid, Colorado Department of Corrections, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Missouri DOJ

By BitcoDavid What if there were a program that benefited the disabled community, cut down on prison recidivism, and rescued animals? Oh wait, there is. A number of states are now exploring programs where inmates can care for and train adopted service dogs. In one example, C.H.A.M.P. Assistance Dogs Inc. has partnered with Missouri Department

I Need Hope…..

Jan 11, 2014deafinprisonorg4 CommentsFelix Garcia Case#BetterIn2014, #JusticeForFelix, #Keep ASL In Schools, Deaf in Prison, DeafInPrison.com, Florida Department of Corrections, Horizon Character-Based Program, Pat Bliss, Tomoka CI

By Pat Bliss Before my leaving for Florida to be with Felix on Christmas day, I received a phone call saying, “I need help, I can’t get it together.” A letter came a couple days later. “I can’t seem to get a grasp of reality… why can’t I get out of here? Why can’t I

H.E.A.R.D. Sends Letter to Editors of Major Fla. Papers

Apr 30, 2013deafinprisonorg5 CommentsPetitions#JusticeForFelix, BitcoDavid, Deaf in Prison, Deafblindness, DeafInPrison.com, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Florida Department of Corrections, H.E.A.R.D., Sexual abuse, Talila Lewis

By BitcoDavid Talila Lewis of Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf, composed and sent the following letter. Dear Editor: The abuse experienced by deaf prisoners housed in the Florida Department of Corrections defies imagination. Our most vulnerable prisoners–those who are deaf, deaf-blind, blind, elderly and mentally and physically disabled–are the victims of extreme