Lynn Hael

30-something, wife, writer, artist, animal lover, advocate for human rights, political, opinionated. Wish I could make a difference.

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

"Taking care of your people", I like that.

[Wash your hands and mind your own business, please @Plastically_Eve]

Replace "Canadian" with "American Expat" and yep, pretty much.

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

@JillPiggott @DirigoBlue In Washington state you can earn "up to" $1.75/hourly, but a single, 20-minute phone call costs $2.50 or so. It makes it tougher for #incarcerated people to to send money to their families, that's for sure :( disgusting system.

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

@hiddensentence It can absolutely happen to anyone, and it does, every single day. #NoShame #incarceration

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

Thank you to the @ACLU for all of your hard work, putting our donations to amazing use for all of us 😀. #ACLU100

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

The idea that not all programming is available to all incarcerated individuals is odd to me - I get it, lifers don't have #recidivism issues - BUT at the same time, if they're involved in pro-social programming, they can help others who do face the challenge of release.

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

@Prisonscholars @hiddensentence These education/work/prosocial programs could also benefit lifers - they won't be released, but their involvement can help/teach others and help with their fight against #recidivism too.

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

The weekend is a busy, sometimes scary, time at the Airway Heights Correctional Facility - buzzing with friends and family, all visiting their loved ones. #FridayFeeling #TGIF #WeekendVisitation #Incarceration

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

Fighting recidivism is important and it's a worthy cause. #FightRecidivism. My motto is #FightRecidivismWithArt ;)

[Washington State Department of Corrections @WACorrections]

From handcuffs to help: @spokanecounty program aims to break recidivism cycle | Instead of jail, participants get treatment for mental health and drugs, if they're using | @KHQkev | @KHQLocalNews | https://t.co/U8kf1HAIbA #Mentalhealth #addiction

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

@WordsByElliott It's a small step, but any step is a good step :)

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

@desertkat73 Been there, done that. Offering #comfort

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

@maddylederman @sjredmond This seems to be how it works (or doesn't work) more often than not, unfortunately.

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

I want to make a difference in the world, but it seems like you have to have an abundance of money to do anything worthwhile. Giving someone with fewer items a spot in front of you at the grocery store doesn't really matter in the grand scheme, does it? #ThursdayThoughts #Bummed

[Lynn Hael @LynnHael]

I'm pleased to see that the death penalty is being eradicated, slowly but surely. It's about time.

[ACLU @ACLU]

BREAKING: The Washington Supreme Court just struck down the death penalty, citing racial bias.

This makes Washington the 20th state in the nation to outlaw the death penalty. We won't stop fighting until it's struck down everywhere in America.