Tag: family
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A Different Kind of Prison Visit.“I’ll Stay With You, Daddy”: The Power of Prison Visits
A Different Kind of Prison Visit I had not visited a prison in many years. Every visit is different—people change, staff change, and the atmosphere shifts. I rarely go on weekends, as I try to leave that time for family members. But this time, I had to make a Saturday visit, and the experience felt…
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A Tribute to All Mothers: Seen, Unseen, and Unbreakable.The Mothers Behind the Walls: A Tribute to the Quiet Warriors of Reentry.
Mother’s Day is one of the most important holidays on our calendar—not because of the flowers, cards, or brunches, but because of the deep, irreplaceable role that mothers play in shaping lives, carrying burdens, and loving unconditionally. I am not a mother in the biological sense. I haven’t given birth, but I have raised many…
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Revolving Doors: The Real Reasons People Return to Prison. Reentry: A Word That Means More Than Just Getting Out. Revocation, Recidivism, and the Reentry Racket: Who’s Really Failing the System? The Reentry Industry: Just Another Hustle?
Reentry services should be a bridge to freedom, not a detour back to prison—because every person leaving those gates deserves more than a second chance, they deserve a real one. Reentry: A Word That Means More Than Just Getting Out “Reentry.” It’s a word that’s been showing up everywhere lately—on the news, in legislative hearings,…
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True Story of a Loving Son Who Couldn’t Say Goodbye in Person to His Beloved Mother.For Grandma Elaine: A Story of Love, Advocacy, and Time When Grief Comes Behind Prison Walls
“The Subject No One Wants to Talk About” It’s the subject no one ever wants to talk about. Because it’s sad.Because it’s uncomfortable.Because it’s unknown. Whether you’re behind prison walls or out here in this messy, chaotic world—we all share one truth: one day, our loved ones will leave us. And sometimes, there’s nothing we…
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Where Dreams Take the Field, and the Denver Dream Center Becomes the North Pole.
Coors Field: A Place Where Dreams Take the Field Nestled in the heart of Denver, Coors Field is more than just a ballpark—it’s a beloved gathering spot where families and friends come together to watch the Rockies play. Sure, the Rockies might not always top the league, but that’s never been the point. It’s about…
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Thanksgiving Behind the Walls. Thanksgiving with the Forgotten: A Tradition of Redemption and Humanity. A Plate of Compassion and Table of Freedom.
“In times of Thanksgiving, we remember those we love, and for those behind bars, love knows no boundaries.” – Unknown The event commonly associated with the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Pilgrims, who had sailed from England aboard the Mayflower in 1620, endured a harsh winter. With the assistance of…
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Daughters Left Behind: The Hidden Impact of Parental Incarceration on Children – A must-watch documentary that explores the often-overlooked consequences of having an incarcerated parent. It raises the thought-provoking question: “What if we had a dance in the jail”
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice “The number of children who are separated from their parents due to incarceration is significant, though exact figures can vary. According to the Sentencing Project and other research organizations, more than 5 million children in the United States have had at least one parent incarcerated at some point in their…
Justice Unlocked. 