How to Write a Letter to an Incarcerated Person
For people who are in prison, including those wrongly convicted, writing and receiving letters from people outside can give them hope, make them feel understood, and give them motivation. Sending…[...]
Author: Brooke Haggar
The Dangers of Domestic Violence and the Importance of Prevention
Violence or abuse can cause serious harm to the victim's health. This can cause health problems like chronic pain, higher chance of stroke, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, cancer, or…[...]
Securing housing after incarceration
Leaving prison can be more of a challenge than many people realize. Things can look much different when it’s time to leave, including a lack of stable and secure shelter.…[...]
5 Tips for Building Your Support Network After Prison Release
Getting out of jail is a huge relief, and it's the first step toward fitting back into society and getting your life back on track. You have a long road…[...]
Tips to Support Children When a Parent is in Prison
More than 2.7 million (1 in 28) children in the United States currently have a parent who is in jail or prison. These children often experience many difficulties in their…[...]
Helping Former Prisoners Get Medical Care
Helping former prisoners obtain the health care they need after release will not only benefit them, but you will also be doing a valuable favor for their families and the…[...]
5 Life Hacks Learned in Prison That Will Maximize Your Productivity
A life hack is defined as a strategy or technique to more efficiently manage one's time and daily activities. After I quickly shook off the shock of being sentenced to…[...]
Prison to Professional: 3 Life After Prison Success Stories
Many studies and findings indicate that education can greatly decrease crime rates and lower the likelihood of people going back to prison after they are released. If someone in prison…[...]
5 Ways A DUI Charge Can Affect Your Life
It is very easy to think that a DUI will never happen to you. In most states, in order to be charged with a DUI, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)…[...]
Life After Prison: Barriers that Come with a Felony Conviction
For many people, not much thought is given to a convict after the guilty verdict is reached in the courtroom. Justice was served—a person who broke the law is now…[...]