A person deprived of liberty experiences not just the loss of movement but also the deprivation of love from those they care about the most. People behind bars can become victims of loneliness, a robust lingering sense of regret, and daily remorse that seems not immediately to merit forgiveness.
Giving Care packages is a simple act of kindness that can change the outlook of a person behind bars. Receiving items from loved ones in times of hardship can uplift distressed souls and give them consolation.
In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) obtained more than 2.8 million fraud reports, with consumers reporting more than $5.8 million lost to fraud.
By the end of 2020, around 3,890,400 adults were serving parole or probation in the United States. This figure translates to 1 in 66 adult U.S. citizens under community supervision that year.
It’s unfortunate to learn that up to five million older Americans become victims of financial abuse and exploitation each year. These vulnerable adults become subjected to neglect due to financial exploitation.
Do you have a loved one or someone you’re trying to support in prison, like a pen pal? If so, you understand that loneliness should be expected during incarceration.
Did you know that 112,000 speeding tickets are issued daily? If you do the math, that number adds to around 41 million people getting speeding citations yearly.
Parole is a beacon of hope for many in the criminal justice system. It allows inmates to reclaim their lives, rectify their past mistakes, and embark on a journey of personal transformation.
Undocumented immigration is a dangerous path of entry to any country. Illegal immigrants face arrest, detention, and deportation, which can hamper their chances of legal entry into the United States.
The United States (U.S.) prison system involves a complex web of services the government provides to promote the rehabilitation and care of inmates and keep society safe. However, despite these government efforts, many still don’t clearly understand what’s happening behind bars.
A mugshot is a set of photographs taken by law enforcement after the arrest and booking of a suspect. It serves as a public record detailing the information of a person in custody. Mugshots are part of an online database of 70 million to 100 million arrest records that you can search.
The legal process of the criminal justice system is a complex labyrinth of courtrooms and lawyers—jargon and Latin phrases that seem Greek to the uninitiated.
More than 200,000 people serve life sentences in different prisons in the United States. Receiving a life sentence is a life-changing ordeal for both the convict and their families. However, many don’t know that there are different kinds of life sentences.
By the end of 2021, the prison population in the United States was 1,204,300. From this figure, it’s not difficult to imagine how many families are separated by having a loved one in prison.
As of March 2023, almost two million people are incarcerated in different facilities in the United States.
Imagine a world where children read bedtime stories through handwritten letters, and the prospect of a family trip is nowhere in sight. Around 2.7 million children in the U.S. don’t have to, as it’s the reality they face daily with a parent spending life inside a prison cell.
When you hear the term “life sentence,” you may naturally assume it means lifelong imprisonment.
Did you know that a medical study suggests that frequent communication between prisoners and their family members improves positivity and may reduce the risk of recidivism or reverting to crime after release?
