When connecting with an incarcerated loved one over a prison phone call, playing games can be a fun way to stay connected and make the conversation more engaging. Here are some games that can be adapted for phone calls:
The experience of having a loved one in prison is incredibly challenging. The financial, emotional and cultural impact incarceration has on a family can make it difficult for families to stay intact. Despite the confines of correctional facilities, there is a special opportunity to nurture and maintain meaningful family connections. In this blog, we’ll explore…
Navigating the Holidays While Visiting a Loved One in Prison
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and the warmth of family bonds. However, for those with a loved one behind bars, the holidays can be a challenging time for their family. Visiting a family member or friend in prison during the holidays…
From the moment your loved one steps out the prison doors, their life will be different. As peculiar as the goings on of prison life may seem, so may the world outside of prison may feel. From cultural changes, to technology advances and even shifts in one’s community. There are many things that will impact…
From the very first step behind the four walls of a prison, it can feel hopelessly difficult. Despite these challenges there are many men and women who find renewed hope and purpose while incarcerated.
Find Your Purpose – It is vitally important that you find your purpose. Without it, it will be difficult to keep…
You may find yourself feeling alone, afraid, and in despair. You are not alone. There are many people, just like you going through a similar struggle. In fact, for the over 2 million families with a loved one in prison, this shared feeling is something that many can relate to.
Family visitations are what you make them. Many visiting rooms may feel cold, harsh and intimidating; not very ideal scenarios for family time. Despite this, there are many ways for your family to truly enjoy each other and create long-lasting memories together.
Are you preparing to visit someone you love who is incarcerated in a jail, prison or detention facility? For the over 2 million who are incarcerated, visiting your loved one will be one of the best ways to help them along their re-entry journey. As visitations vary state-by-state, and institution-by-institution, it is important to know…
Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year for most people! There are family get-togethers, shopping, vacations, and so much more! Christmas is also one of the hardest times of the year for people. Their family might be celebrating Christmas in a prison visiting room, grieving the loss of a loved one,…
The holiday season can bring some of the best memories. From time with family, to making memories and celebrating each family’s unique cultural heritage, there are many reasons the holidays are special. For many it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be an incredibly challenging time. Those with a loved one…