This series shares reflections directly from people in prison â what gives them hope, what causes harm, and what they believe needs to change. ADD YOUR TWO CENTS Snail mail: Adopt an Inmate*Good Bad Change*PO Box 1543Veneta, OR 97487 Use this form [spacer...
Prison isnât just about punishment â itâs a billion-dollar business. From costly calls and messaging, to canceled visits, connection is treated like a luxury. And families are stuck with the bill.
This weekâs Civics 101 post breaks down what Due Process really means, who it protects, and why itâs essential to a fair justice system.
A reflection on what we carry â and what we choose to give.
As we welcome the warmth and renewal of spring, nowâs a great time to check in with your adoptee (or any loved one inside). A letter, card, or even a quick note can make a world of difference. Here are a few conversation starters and observances to inspire your May...
đ Claim: âPrisoners are just living off taxpayersâthey donât need support.â đ Fact check:FALSE. đŁÂ TRUTH: Many people in prison work full-time jobs â for pennies, or nothing, per hour. Most are also parents, caregivers, and future community members. People in prison...
Welcome to Policy vs. People, a series that cuts through the fog of political soundbites to ask one critical question: Who is this policy hurting? Every law, budget cut, and bureaucratic barrier has a human cost. And too often, the people impactedâespecially those...
If you've ever received a handwritten letter from someone in prison, you already know how powerful it can be. For people inside, mail isn't just a lifeline â it's evidence that someone cares. Stamps are especially costly and limited on the inside, so we buy them on...
We Have to Know the System, To Change the System We hear it all the time: "Vote! Get involved! Pay attention!" But most of us never got a basic education in how power actually works in this country. Who makes the rules? Who enforces them? Who can change them? And what...
We were honored to join Leilani on her podcast, There's Danger Here for a deeply personal conversation about how Adopt an Inmate began â and why we continue this work. What started with a single phone call from jail has grown into a nationwide movement of connection,...