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Freedom Reads Returns to Open Additional Freedom Libraries in Virginia Prisons
National non-profit Freedom Reads opens 32 Freedom Libraries at Dillwyn Correctional Center and Buckingham Correctional Center; Freedom Reads Founder & CEO Reginald Dwayne Betts performs his one-man show FELON: An American Washi Tale. Read More
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Freedom Reads Brings Literary Presentation to Men’s and Women’s Prisons in Rhode Island
In its first events in Rhode Island prisons, national non-profit Freedom Reads brings literary dialogue to the John J. Moran Medium Security Facility and the Gloria McDonald Women’s Facility in Rhode Island Read More
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Freedom Libraries Open at Maryland Youth and Adult Detention and Correctional Facilities
National non-profit Freedom Reads opens Freedom Libraries at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, and Dorsey Run Correctional Facility; literary performances presented at three youth detention facilities Read More
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Freedom Reads, National Book Foundation, Center for Justice Innovation Launch First Major US Book Prize to Be Judged Exclusively by Incarcerated People
Inaugural “Inside Literary Prize” will send a selection of National Book Award honorees to hundreds of incarcerated people in a dozen prisons across the country; Inside Literary Prize winner to be announced in June 2024 Read More
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Freedom Reads Partners With the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) to Empower Youth Through Literature
Freedom Library conceived by Reginald Dwayne Betts, former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet, opens at DYS' Edward J. Loughran Memorial Library in Dorchester, Massachusetts Read More
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A Aabbott and Cathy Bail Bonds provides bail bonds to people arrested during the worldwide pandemic
Vulnerable communities like people held in prisons and jails are often most at risk during public health emergencies. They have fewer protections from an outbreak, and may face more significant fallout from any disruptions in daily life. Many of those arrested for crimes post bond in order to avoid time in prison before trial. Read More
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Comedian Muffy Performed in a Florida Federal Prison on July 11, 2019
Comedian Muffy performed one hour of Inspirational Comedy on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex, a prison facility that operates the Federal Correctional Institution for 142 incarcerated individuals and staff, and gave out copies of her book "26 Life Lessons." Read More
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Comedian Muffy Hired to Perform Inspirational Comedy
Comedian Muffy (aka Laura J. Steele) will deliver an after-dinner speech at The Iowa State Association of Counties on January 15, 2020 in West Des Moines, Iowa. She does Inspirational Comedy professionally. In addition, she gives free performances of her Inspirational Comedy in prisons and jails. Her next prison performance will be in FL, 7/11/19. Videos at www.comedianmuffy.com. Read More
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Comedian Muffy to Perform in a Florida Prison on July 11, 2019
Comedian Muffy will perform several one-hour performances of Inspirational Comedy on Thursday, July 11, 2019, in the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex, a prison facility that operates the Federal Correctional Institution. Prior to this performance, she performed in a prison in Iowa. Video testimony from this performance can be viewed at https://comedianmuffy.com/ Read More
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Comedian Muffy to Perform at a Women's Prison in Iowa on Dec. 27, 2018
Comedian Muffy will be performing on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women a medium/minimum security prison located 25 miles east of Des Moines, IA in Mitchellville, IA for 600 inmates and staff. There will be three one hour performances at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. www.comedianmuffy.com or cell/text 908-621-1152 or email [email protected]. Read More
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Federal Prosecutors Stay Silent to Convict Innocent Man
Attorneys have recently discovered numerous instances of prosecutorial misconduct in the case of United States v. Donovan Davis, Jr. AQMI Foundations assists inmates with their cases while they are incarcerated, as well as when they are released. Read More
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Do You Want to Do Something Effective to Stop Crime?
Volunteers at the Criminon Center in Clearwater, Florida, say that with a few hours each week you can do something effective to reduce crime. Help close the "revolving door" through which prisoners return to a life of crime and wind up back in jail. Read More
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Prison Bars Makes Debut on Steve Harvey Show, Shares Criminally Delicious Snack Bars and Pathways for Second Chances
Former NBA player and inmate launches new venture missioned to produce "criminally delicious" snack bars and create pathways to second chances for formerly incarcerated individuals. Prison Bars Founder & CEO, Seth Sundberg, to discuss the launch of the company, its mission, and big hopes for tackling recidivism with Steve Harvey on April 6, 2016. Read More
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meshDETECT® Announces Issuance of 2nd Patent Covering Mobile Inmate Calling
meshDETECT® is pleased to announce that it has recently received its second patent for inmate mobile communications from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for U.S. Patent 9,271,145, which is a continuation of our first patent entitled "System and method for controlling, monitoring and recording of wireless telecommunications services in penal institutions." Read More
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Symposium: Billions of Wasted Dollars, Homicides and High Recidivism Can Be Rendered a Thing of the Past in U.S. Prisons
According to Greg Capazorio, President of Criminon, situations like the one at Lowell are "one reason the work of Criminon volunteers is so important." According to the Criminon website, the organization's goals include, "addressing the causes of criminality and restoring the criminal's self-respect through effective drug detoxification, education and common sense programs." Read More
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Amanda Knox Faces 2-6 Years in Prison in Current Trial in Italy
Two-time convicted and acquitted for murder and convicted felon Amanda Knox faces 2-6 years for obstruction of justice in her current trial in Florence, Italy. This could be an extraditable offense and it is being reported that Knox's conviction is very likely in this case. Read More
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A Free Inmate Finder Has Just Been Released by SearchQuarry.com
The Inmate Finder from SearchQuarry.com is an online resource where a person can locate inmates in state prisons around the United States. The Inmate Finder is free to use and mobile friendly, so it can be used on any device. Read More
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Glenn Painter's Critically Acclaimed "Beyond the Sentence" Spawns the Formation of the Much Needed Prisoner Civil Rights Complaint Services
Countless prison inmates are abused by and deprived of their constitutional rights by prison guards every day- this new service by Glenn Painter seeks to remedy such wrongs Read More
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Survived Prison Officer Craig Wylde Recommends Cut Resistant Tops After Surviving Outrageous Assault
A prison officer, who has survived one of the most outrageous attacks on prison staff in the UK, is now recommending cut and slash resistant tops to help protect his colleagues. Read More
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Ex-Offender and National Speaker Allison T Moore Brings Memoir Workshop Home To Delaware to Empower
Studies show that memoirs have a therapeutic effect on highly stressed individuals. "Life is full of meaningless experiences-until we give each one value with the cost we attach to them." Read More
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Ex-Inmate's Story of Triumph in 'I Was I Am...How to Move beyond Your Past to Create an Extraordinary Life' Throws Lifeline to Others Struggling with Obstacles to Success
- One of the most difficult things for ex-offenders to accomplish when they are released from prison is finding employment and becoming a productive member of society. For many, the stigma of a criminal record is just too much to overcome. For othe Read More
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A Survivor of Alcohol and Prison Write His First Book on How He Conquered His Demons to Achieve a Life of Sobriety and Peace
A book about world travel, fighting addictions, life and so much more. colorful descriptions and excitement throughout, this book has everything in it. Read More
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