Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow Launches Super Caucus, Calls for True Reform in Alabama’s Prison System

Prominent Prison Reform Advocate and Author Demands Comprehensive Accountability and Transparency

Dothan, AL — In a bold move aimed at reshaping the future of prison reform in Alabama, Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow, founder of the Incarcerated Peoples Caucus and longtime justice reform advocate, has announced the formation of a super Pac to spearhead an “Alabama Solution” addressing the state’s enduring correctional crisis.

Dr. Glasgow, who has championed prison reform for more than three decades, is widely recognized for his unwavering advocacy, especially in the face of state resistance. Despite being routinely denied a public forum by Alabama officials, Dr. Glasgow’s efforts have persisted, bringing vital issues to the forefront of public discourse and legislative consideration.

Notably, Dr. Glasgow was instrumental in pushing for the removal of slavery and racially charged language from the Alabama Constitution, a move reluctantly enacted by the state. He also stands as a leading voice in the fight to restore voting rights for formerly and currently incarcerated individuals across America. He founded “Let My People Vote” and the Formerly Incarcerated Convicted People and Families Movement in 2004, which has led to wins in Tennessee. Recent legislative action has been taken to introduce a bill that would re-enfranchise those convicted of felonies.

For over thirty years, Dr. Glasgow has identified and exposed systemic problems within Alabama’s prison system, advocating for the rights of incarcerated people while emphasizing the importance of victim rights and genuine rehabilitation efforts. His work and evidence are highlighted in the documentary “The Alabama Solution,” which brings national attention to the need for meaningful change and serves as a testament to Dr. Glasgow’s commitment.

In a recently released statement, Pastor Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow addressed the state’s pilot prison oversight program, describing it as an insufficient response to a crisis that has plagued Alabama for decades. “A limited pilot program is not the comprehensive reform our prison system desperately needs,” said Dr. Glasgow, referencing the ongoing issues of violence, neglect, and inhumane conditions that have been repeatedly documented by the U.S. Department of Justice, civil rights organizations, and those directly affected.

Dr. Glasgow criticized the state’s plan to limit oversight to a few facilities, arguing that the crisis affects all 14 state prisons and demands systemwide transparency and accountability. “Violence, understaffing, corruption, lack of medical care, systemic rape in our women’s prison, and the failure of rehabilitation programs impact the system as a whole,” he emphasized.

He outlined, in his “Solution,” the critical elements required for genuine reform:

• Independent and transparent oversight across all Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) facilities
• Reliable reporting of deaths, assaults, and medical neglect
• Protection for whistleblowers, inmates, and correctional staff
• Implementation of real rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism
• Accountability for misconduct at every level

Dr. Glasgow also addressed critics of the documentary, underscoring that advocating for humane treatment of incarcerated individuals does not diminish the suffering of victims. “Justice is not served when prisons become environments of chaos, violence, and neglect. A broken system does not honor victims, protect communities, or rehabilitate those who will eventually return to society,” he stated.

Drawing on his personal experience with incarceration and ongoing work with families and advocates, Dr. Glasgow expressed hope for Alabama’s future. “Alabama has an opportunity to lead with courage, transparency, and compassion. But that requires more than a pilot program. It requires real reform.”

He concluded by urging elected officials and the public not to treat the current moment as a temporary fix or a personal springboard for their own political campaigns, but as the beginning of lasting accountability and transformation across Alabama’s entire prison system. The state needs more than a Band-Aid for a critical gunshot wound. — Pastor Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow

Justice Reform Advocate

Author of Freedom Fighters: Organizing Justice Reform from the Inside Out

For full details about a real Solution, contact Dr. Kenneth Sharpton Glasgow.