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.

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

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

National Non-Profit Freedom Reads Returns to MCI-Norfolk, home of the first Freedom Library

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

National Non-Profit Freedom Reads Returns to Carl Robinson Correctional Institution and Opens 15 Freedom Libraries

Freedom Libraries, conceived by Reginald Dwayne Betts, former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet, open at maximum security facility in Warren, Maine

Freedom Library conceived by Reginald Dwayne Betts, former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet, opens at DYS' Edward J. Loughran Memorial Library in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Freedom Libraries conceived by former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet open at St. Brides Correctional Center and Indian Creek Correctional Center

Freedom Libraries conceived by former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet open at Maine Correctional Center and Maine Correctional Women's Center.

Freedom Libraries conceived by former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet open at Manson Youth Institution,York Correctional Institution and Cheshire Correctional Institution

Libraries with empowering, carefully curated literature will be available at Valley State Prison and Central California Women's Facility

Freedom Libraries, conceived by former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet, open at Logan Correctional Center

Freedom Libraries, conceived by former prisoner-turned-acclaimed-poet, open at Otisville Correctional Facility

No one is disposable.

Reality may just surprise you.

The Anchor Group awarded contract to the design and implement an integrated case management system (ICMS) for the Courts in The Bahamas

​​​​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.

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."

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.

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/

Without much fanfare, a prison in Siaya, Kenya, is investing in the future of inmates, using the Scientology Volunteer Ministers program.

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].

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.

AQMI Foundations assists inmates with their cases while they are incarcerated, as well as when they are released.

Drug-Free Tennessee marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with drug prevention.

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.

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.

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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."

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."

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.

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.

Easy-to-use criminal records resource provides visitors the most relevant data and fastest searches possible; free five-day trial period offers opportunity to locate any criminal record on anyone in U.S.

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

Visionary leader and construction giant, Cheryl McKissack Daniel, CEO of McKissack & McKissack has joined the Advisory Board of Urban Stone/Social Market Maker.

Winner Pictures is currently running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for distribution for their documentary 'Released' which about breaking the recidivism cycle.

Sears Building Converted Into Haunted Prison Guaranteed To Scare The Bravest Tourist

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.

Prison officers in New Zealand are appalled with their Corrections Department for saying stab vests are available after another prison officer was attacked at Rimutaka Prison last week.

Vadim Vassilenko who is on a hunger strike protesting against his 69 months in pre-trial detention, was transferred to the Rikers Island prison.

Vadim Vassilenko is a private person who seeks public support in his case. He is a Ukrainian citizen arrested in the USA and has been spending about 5 years in a county jail without a trial.

Event Raises Funds and Awareness for Children of Incarcerated Parents

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."

- 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

A book about world travel, fighting addictions, life and so much more. colorful descriptions and excitement throughout, this book has everything in it.

Lawrence Lawton, an ex-con with a passion for helping teens and young adults meets with members of Congress. Lawton tells kids how he lost time, his family, friends and his freedom; and that it just wasn't worth it.

"THE BLACK ROCK," A FEATURE DOCUMENTARY BY BAY AREA FILMMAKER KEVIN EPPS,CHRONICLING THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE BLACK EXPERIENCE ON ALCATRAZ, NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD at Alcatraz, Rasputin and Amoeba Stores, and online at www.blackalcatraz.com
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"Gain by Violence," R. J. Thomas' prison adventure, is now available as an e-book.

Charles J. Hynes, District Attorney of Kings County (Brooklyn), New York will appear as a guest on the Reality Check Radio show on Saturday, Oct 3rd 8am - 9am.