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The Guide to Parenting from Prison

The majority of prisoners leave behind victims. Prisoners that are parents have left children as victims of their incarceration. In the United States, there are an estimated 2.7 million children of inmates. These kids pay a terrible price when a parent is incarcerated. For starters, they have lost a parent – mom or dad. When […]

How to Preserve Your Marriage in Prison

Going to prison takes a toll and causes severe strain on any marriage. Research shows that 85% of marriages fall apart when a spouse goes to prison. Various factors contribute to a marriage falling apart. That said, there are some strategies you can use to ensure you keep your marriage alive after one spouse has […]

How to Plan for Life after Prison

Usually, not many people give a second thought to a felon after a guilty verdict is served in the courtroom. As far as they are concerned, justice was served and the bothersome person has been removed from society and the rest of us can move on. However, this is a very shortsighted mindset. It may […]

How to Prevent Suicide in Prison

Suicide is one of the highest cause of death in prison, with rates that are significantly higher than in the general society. It is a worldwide problem, and it appears to be recently steadily rising. In fact, studies carried out in 2018 show that state prisons have the highest number of suicide cases, and they […]

4 Ways in Which an Inmate Can Get an Early Release

You can secure an early release whether you are incarcerated in a state or federal prison. There are 4 main ways you can get released early from prison: Parole Credit-earning programs Compassionate release CARES Act (Covid-19) So how do you go about it and how does it work? Let’s start with getting parole. 1. Getting […]

3 Possible Prisons Where an Inmate May Be Held In America Today

There are hundreds of prisons in the United States of America holding thousands of prisoners. After one is found guilty of a crime, there is a procedure that is followed by the justice system to determine which prison best suits an offender. Among the factors determining where they will be incarcerated is: The magnitude of […]

12 Ways of Supporting Your Family and Friends in Correctional Facilities

When a loved one is incarcerated, it can be an emotionally challenging experience for the person in prison as well as their family and friends. The inmate will feel the pain of separating from their loved ones for a certain period. There are many ways you can support and care for your loved one in […]

How often do Prison Guards Search Inmates’ Cells?

When inmates begin serving their sentences in correctional facilities, it’s the responsibility of prison guards to maintain order and ensure their security. One way of maintaining security is through regular cell searches. Inmate cell searches help ensure the safety of both inmates and staff. Through the searches, they are able to confiscate contraband such as […]

Getting an Education as an Inmate

Prison education is a great strategy for improving economic opportunities and reducing recidivism for people who are or have been incarcerated. However, there is limited access to educational opportunities in prison. Inmates seeking a college education have few to no options. It’s the same case for ex-cons because of practical obstacles such as limited access […]