At Adopt an Inmate, we believe in the power of storytelling to change hearts and minds. Our Good, Bad, ChangeĀ 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 booksāoffering 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. citizensāor 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, 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...
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.
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...
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,...
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...