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
Things to do when you’re feeling down
If you have a loved one in prison, it’s normal to feel down at times. It’s tough not being able to see your loved one
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
How to prepare your loved one for reentry
You and your loved one are eagerly waiting for the day that they’ll be free. As much as you both hope and wish for that
Tips to help prisoners deal with stigma upon reentry
When a person is released from prison, they often deal with the stigma of having a criminal past. It’s an unfortunate reality. Because of this
Working through the new reality of a loved one in prison
Was your loved one recently imprisoned? If so, there are probably lots of emotions running through you right now. You may be angry at the
Gifts you can give incarcerated loved ones all year long
The holiday season may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we need to stop giving gifts. Throughout the year, we can be
Some quick tips for writing letters to an incarcerated loved one
Writing letters is one of the simple things you can do to help your incarcerated loved one. We’ve talked a little bit about this in
Tips for raising a child with an incarcerated parent
If you’re raising or helping raise a child who has an incarcerated parent, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. The child will
Tips for staying in recovery during reentry
Reentry is tough enough without throwing in addiction. When a person reenters society they have to adapt to living on the outside and new norms.