AQS Inmate Call

This episode sheds light on the critical issues of medical neglect and human rights violations within the prison system, featuring a firsthand account from Sophia Rhodes, a long-term inmate facing severe medical neglect. It emphasizes the urgent need for reform and accountability to ensure proper care for vulnerable populations.

In this episode of AQS Inmate Call, Joel Wilborn uncovers how forced psychiatric hospitalization expands the reach of the criminal legal system. From emergency civil holds to forensic commitments, learn why police act as medical transporters, how civil courts detain individuals without standard due process, and why coercive mental health practices act as a wingman to...

When a teenager is sentenced as an adult, the punishment doesn’t stop at the prison gate — it ripples through families, friendships, and futures. Host Joel Wilborn explores what happens when youth meet adult justice: the mental toll, the safety risks, and the cycle of recidivism that follows.

This episode asks hard questions: Are there better alternativ...

In this episode, Joel Wilborn shares a recent experience with the Washington Department of Corrections — including two visitation and communication denials with conflicting explanations, missing documentation, and a letter stating he would receive “no further replies.”

This episode breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what families can do when DOC blocks commu...

In this episode, William Bailey shares his powerful journey from trauma and addiction to hope and recovery. His story highlights the importance of resilience, faith, and the impact of sharing one's story to inspire others.