Policy claim: “We need more prisons because they’re full of dangerous, violent criminals.” 🔍 Fact check:FALSE. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, only 1 in 7 people in state prisons is incarcerated for offenses categorized as violent by legal standards. The...
At Adopt an Inmate, we believe that education is a form of resistance—and truth is a powerful tool for change. Starting this week, we’re launching Fact-Check Friday, a series that tackles myths, misconceptions, and misleading narratives about incarceration in the U.S....
At Adopt an Inmate, we believe in the power of storytelling to change hearts and minds. Our Good, Bad, Change campaign invites people in prison to reflect on three simple yet profound prompts. By sharing these personal responses, we amplify the voices of those...
We're delighted to share the work of our friend Phillip Alvin Jones, a talented writer, speaker, and advocate. In this post, you'll find links to his website, podcasts, and books—offering powerful insights from inside the walls. Don't miss the chance to explore his...
***** PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR CONTACTS IN PRISON ***** Lately, we've heard concerns from people inside and their families about rumors that incarcerated individuals are no longer considered U.S. citizens—or that they could be deported after...
***** PLEASE SHARE ***** Here's what happened when we (twice) attempted to share an email from Burke Butler, Executive Director of Texas Defender Service about President Trump's Executive Order to "restore" the death penalty that demanded the United States Attorney...
After months of planning, we’re thrilled to kick off this nationwide effort to collect 2+ million dimes—one for every person impacted by mass incarceration. But this campaign is about more than just coins. It’s about raising awareness, sparking conversations, and...
Back from a lengthy hiatus and reviving our Quarterly-ish Newsletter! Click below for our latest issue. Don’t forget to share, and send a copy to your loved one inside. We welcome your feedback and comments.
From a person who has been locked up almost 30 years in the custody of the Illinois department of corrections, I would have thought that communication married to reunification with family & friends would be the foundation (next to protecting society) to their...
Our friend Bobby Bostic has a familiar name for many with an interest in prison reform, and juvenile life sentences. Locked up at 16 years old for crimes committed as a juvenile, Judge Evelyn Baker sentenced him to 241 years in 1995, believing that teens had no...