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Kenneth asks questions of his pen pal and writes about listening to music. 2 poems are included titled "Lost Forever" and "Don't Let Me Bleed Out" as well as a song titled "Death's Knocking Down Your Door."

Articles cover constitutionality of sexually violent predator laws, sentence lengths, inadequate reentry services, housing restrictions and a Rushville staff member arrested for a sex offence. Mailed by Michael with annotations.

A handwritten letter followed by 4 articles about civil commitment. These cover recidivism myths, overrepresentation of queer persons in civil commitment and the flawed nature of the treatment offered. The letter also mentions 15 other residents want…

Articles cover topics including vague civil commitment laws, lengthy sentences, a lack of pathways to rehabilitation and poor food quality. Mailed by Michael with annotations.

Letter explains that civilly committed persons exist in a "limbo" state between civil and criminal detainment. Michael believes state officials lack training to adequately evaluate residents. Article covers move from Joliet to Rushville in 2006,…

Anonymous letter regarding Rushville staff arrested for sex offences. Attached are articles about two such staff members, forms regarding a confiscated flash drive, and a hand drawn diagram of unsafe bunk bed conditions.

Letter from county clerk with vote by mail application. Marks change from early voting within Rushville to offering vote by mail only.

Formal complaint against IDHS-TDF and Liberty Healthcare staff.
Greg describes being moved out of their cell and unit without explanation and placed in units with cellmates that Greg felt to be unsafe.

Request for assistance in paying tuition for remaining ministry courses.

Cynthia's account of another resident coming to her room and attempting assault. She requests damages from this resident and several staff members due to negligence.