Posted 11/18/2021 by Mark Miclette
If you're new to the experience of visiting someone in prison, the thought can seem daunting at first. Prisons are a place run by strict rules, regulations, and schedules. That's why it's so important to prepare when visiting a prisoner -- you ne... Read more
Posted 12/2/2021 by Mark Miclette
The stats might surprise you, but more than 5 million children have had at least one parent in prison at one time or another! That's 7% of all US children. This figure is probably an underestimate since non-residential incarcerated parents ... Read more
Posted 11/22/2021 by Mark Miclette
Life after prison can be beautiful. Five million formerly incarcerated people live in the United States. They come from all backgrounds, and many of them live full and productive lives. Yet life after prison can have plenty of difficulties.... Read more
Posted 11/15/2021 by Mark Miclette
It's tough to get in touch. The average cost of a 15-minute phone call from jail is nearly $6. That is one reason why many people advocate for cell phones in prison. Yet the issue of phone justice is a complicated one. Can prisoner... Read more
Posted 9/28/2021 by Mark Miclette
Having a loved one in jail is tough on the inmate and all friends and family involved. However, supporting an inmate in jail can mean as little as accepting their phone call. If you're unsure how to support someone in jail, keep reading to find... Read more
Posted 9/28/2021 by Mark Miclette
Being an inmate in jail can be an incredibly stressful experience, but one thing that keeps a lot of inmates going is their contact with the outside world. Are you trying to contact someone in jail? You might be finding the process a bi... Read more
Posted 9/8/2021 by Mark Miclette
Did you know that more than half of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem? This is over one million members of the incarcerated population. Despite the high prevalence of mental illness in jail, mental health services in ... Read more
Posted 9/8/2021 by Mark Miclette
Did you know that there were over two million people incarcerated in 2020? The United States leads the world in the sheer amount of prisoners. Having someone you love as an inmate is difficult in and of itself. Families and friends are face... Read more
