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 booksāoffering powerful insights from inside the walls. Don't miss the chance to explore his...
Melissa Bee

šØ FACT CHECK: Can Incarcerated People Lose Their U.S. Citizenship? šØ
***** 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. citizensāor that they could be deported after...
Facebook Blocks Our Post on Trumpās Death Penalty Order
***** 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...
Big News: Our Dime Campaign is Officially Launched!
After months of planning, weāre thrilled to kick off this nationwide effort to collect 2+ million dimesāone for every person impacted by mass incarceration. But this campaign is about more than just coins. Itās about raising awareness, sparking conversations, and...
AI Winter 2024-2025 Quarterly E-Newsletter
Back from a lengthy hiatus and reviving our Quarterly-ish Newsletter! Click below for our latest issue. Donāt forget to share, and send a copy to your loved one inside. We welcome your feedback and comments.
“Cruel and Unusual” is Not So Unusual in Prison
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...
Bobby Bostic and the Judge who sentenced him to 241 years in prison
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...
Jpay to Securus Conversion
FL, TX, and WA State Adopters: If your adoptee is in TDCJ (Texas state), FDC (Florida Dept. of Corrections), or WA DOC (Washington state), be aware that for emessaging, you're going to be faced with a Jpay to Securus conversion. If you have an existing Jpay account,...
Your support makes a difference for prisoners this giving season
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and Giving Tuesday follows quickly after. If you haven't selected a nonprofit to donate to this year, this is a perfect time to support our work. Even small amounts make a big difference to those who can't be with their families. Your support...
Arizona Prisoner’s Annual Secret Santa Drive
Our dear friend Tricia in Arizona is looking for a little help to brighten the holidays for as many as 40 other prisoners. If you'd like to contribute a few bucks to this cause, just go to our Donate page and note that it's for the AZ Secret Santa Project. Hello...