Abusive heat, cold and humidity are serious issues in prisons across the country

Politicians want to open a new federal prison in rural Kentucky. These activists have better ideas.

The mission of the Texas Inmate Families Association is to break the cycle of incarceration in Texas by strengthening families through organizing, support, education, and advocacy.

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Lea has been fighting for criminal justice reform in Maryland for 16 years. She is about to be honored with an award. Here is her story...

Joyce is disabled and on a very tight budget and cannot afford to take calls from her two incarcerated sons. She is worried about them being "alone" and asks if there is a way to make the calls affordable for "normal people."