What you need to know about Powers of Attorney
Of course, it’s always better to do this before you’re incarcerated, but it can also be done using an attorney and the notary services available at your correctional facility. A …
Of course, it’s always better to do this before you’re incarcerated, but it can also be done using an attorney and the notary services available at your correctional facility. A …
Regular, supportive contact with an inmate is a key recovery success factor. I remember getting letters from a penpal when I was in elementary school and how excited it would …
If you’re a runner, walker, drive or commute to work, or spend a lot of time listening to podcasts or music, there are three podcast episodes on addiction, recovery, and …
For those behind bars access to the internet isn’t allowed, so this PDF version of the our key materials is available to be printed and mailed to an inmate. If …
The following four videos are important to understanding not only the roots of addiction but also (and perhaps more importantly) the ability to heal and move on from active addiction …
The COVID-19 pandemic has been great for addiction. If you think about it, the concept of “social distancing” is akin to “isolation” which is where addiction thrives. According to RightStep.com, …
Without the freedom to obtain recovery materials from the internet, attend live or online meetings, or freely use the telephone/text messaging, working your recovery program can be challenging but far …
Typically, the journey through the criminal justice system has nine phases. They may be different from state to state, but generally this is what you should expect:
The following are resources for inmates re-entering society after incarceration. Job Search:
When a friend of mine was in jail for actions and choices he made related for his addiction, he created a “tool box” to help him meet various objectives that …
The following resources were of help to me and my family. Hopefully, they help you, too! The Prison Fellowship Prison Book Program
Having a group of others working toward recovery is important for the inmate working recovery. Your network members should ideally be in the same 12-step program you are, but anyone …
Books are a great source of information for inmates and their families/friends. Be sure to check with the correctional facility on how to send books! For example, where I was …