How to prepare for prison

Preparing you or a loved one for going to prison is no easy thing. Nothing can truly prepare you for what you are about to face.The sights, sounds, smells, and culture shift is like walking into another world. Preparing for prison can be a daunting and challenging task, but it’s essential to approach it with…

March 22, 20241Comment

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Prison Re-entry

Supporting a Loved One Through Their Prison Journey

The journey of having a loved one incarcerated is a challenging and emotionally charged experience. Navigating the complexities of the prison system and offering meaningful support to someone behind bars requires patience, understanding, and a commitment to maintaining a connection. In this blog, we'll explore practical ways to support a loved one during their time…

October 20, 20230Comments

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Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Starting Over

There are times in everyone’s lives where we are forced to make a change. These transitions are often the cause of incredible distress in one’s life. Although this may seem very lonely, you are not alone. You may feel lost and without a plan, but you are not alone. Don’t be discouraged if you feel…

August 8, 20230Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Overcoming Barriers to Re-entry

As men and women come from home, they will be met with an entirely new world. Whether one has been gone for six months or sixty years, they will face a society that makes it difficult to become productive members of society. For the over 2 million people currently serving time, it can be overwhelming…

April 8, 20230Comments

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Activities Family Holiday Prison Re-entry

Christmas Time in Prison

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,…

December 8, 20220Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health Prison

Top 7 Prison Programs

Over the past 20 years, the number of programs developed and made available to those incarcerated has grown exponentially. TYRO is here to provide you with information on the top 7 of these programs that are available to everyone incarcerated in the United States. TYRO Leadership We may be a little biased, but the numbers…

April 26, 20220Comments

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Activities Mental Health Prison

Having a Pen Pal in Prison

So, you want to find a pen pal in prison. You may have found yourself feeling lonely and isolated during this pandemic. Now, you are looking for a way to connect to another human being. So, you start thinking about how you can make a difference in someone else's life and writing to an inmate…

January 10, 20220Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership Prison

Jobs After Prison

Finding a job after prison can be a tough task. Some employers won’t hire anyone with a criminal past and other jobs might just not be the right fit. That’s okay! We’ve got a few helpful tips for you to find a job after prison! BUILD A STRONG RESUME This is step one of the whole…

November 10, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

The Power of Family

At TYRO, it is our goal to help incarcerated individuals rejoin society, stay out of prison, and flourish in their future. This is also known as reducing recidivism. What many people don’t know is the impact that families have on reducing recidivism for their loved ones. Families play a crucial role in an incarcerated individual’s…

October 23, 20210Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health Prison

Mental Toughness

The value of having strong mental toughness is often overlooked. Being mentally tough can get you through some emotionally tough times. It can be especially helpful when you have a loved one in prison. It teaches you things about getting through grief, heartbreak, distance, and growth. Becoming mentally tough is a training course for your mind.…

July 26, 20210Comments

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