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We Need A Small (free) Favor
Franz Bakery is awarding $5,000 grants to five nonprofits, and your nomination could help us win! We love Franz Bakery not just for their bread, but also for giving back to their community. Their generosity helps small, grassroots organizations...
📣 Fact-Check Friday: Are Prisons Full of Violent Offenders?
Policy claim: “We need more prisons because they’re full of dangerous, violent criminals.” 🔍 Fact check:FALSE. 📣 TRUTH: According to the Prison Policy Initiative, only 1 in 7 people in state prisons is incarcerated for offenses categorized as violent by legal...
📣 Introducing: Fact-Check Fridays
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....
New Series: The Good, The Bad, The Change
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...
Phillip Alvin Jones Consulting LLC
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...
🚨 FACT CHECK: Can Incarcerated People Lose Their U.S. Citizenship? 🚨
***** 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...