MONALISA is a pillar of hope, an ordained Minister, a certified Life Coach, a mother, a relationship expert, and most importantly; a woman who has battled and won her own fight with the criminal justice system, from both sides of the prison bars. After almost a decade in prison, Monalisa’s daughter is now free! Monalisa is embarking on her crusade to heal families who have encountered the effects of the prison system, rebuild the family unit and ultimately restore empathy in mankind.
About Monalisa
MONALISA is a pillar of hope, an ordained Minister, a certified Life Coach, a mother, a relationship expert, and most importantly; a woman who has battled and won her own fight with the criminal justice system, from both sides of the prison bars. After almost a decade in prison, Monalisa’s daughter is now free! Monalisa is embarking on her crusade to heal families who have encountered the effects of the prison system, rebuild the family unit and ultimately restore empathy in mankind.
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Topics to discuss with your loved one in prison
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Where to find hope when things seem bleak
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How to help your loved one make it in prison
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Why you should join a support group when your loved...
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It’s time for criminal justice reform
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When your adult child goes to prison
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What your loved one should know about reentry
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Life sentence – What does it actually mean?
When you hear the term life sentence, you may assume it means the person has to spend their life in prison. And, while this is true in some cases, other…
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What you should know before your prison visit
Visiting an inmate is more complicated than just arriving and getting in line. You need to know all the particulars to ensure that you can actually see your loved one.…
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