Black History Month: 10 Individuals Who Influenced Education Purpose is ingrained in the human psyche, and using your life to impact the world around you for the better provides a sense of accomplishment. Each person is unique in their skill sets, life experiences, passions, and knowledge. No one quite sees the world the same way…
Honoring Tribal Nations: Supporting Justice-Impacted Learners Through Education Incarceration disproportionately affects Native Americans with a recidivism rate of 45.3% compared to 32% for the general population. This disparity is influenced by a variety of historical factors, including displacement, broken treaties, and policies that created generational trauma and economic hardship for Native communities. Despite these challenges, tribal nations are…
Incarcerated Gift Ideas If you have a loved one who is incarcerated, the holiday season can feel bittersweet. You want to let them know they are remembered, cared for, and still part of your daily life, even from a distance. Sending a thoughtful gift is one meaningful way to keep that connection alive. Finding the…
7 Ways to Make the Holidays Brighter in Prison The holidays behind bars are emotionally complicated. In “What It Means to Spend the Holidays Behind Bars” from The Appeal, incarcerated writers describe this season as a mix of loneliness, joys, and the pressure to “be festive” in a place built for punishment. Yet a single…
Blackstone Partners with Largest Learning Platform for Incarcerated: Edovo In July of 2025, Blackstone Career Institute partnered with Edovo, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free educational courses to incarcerated learners. Through this partnership, two courses, Blackstone’s Skills for Success and Criminal Procedure, are now available via the Edovo Learn platform. Blackstone Courses Available on Edovo…
5 Outstanding Soft Skills for Prisoners Developing soft skills—non-technical, interpersonal strengths—can be a game-changer for individuals preparing for life after incarceration. Employers consistently value these traits and cultivating them behind bars sets the stage for a smoother transition into the workforce. Here are five in-demand soft skills that can be developed both inside prison walls…
Tips and Resources to Help Children with an Incarcerated Parent Parental incarceration is a difficult experience for children. And it’s a much more common experience than you might realize–it is estimated that around 1 in 28 U.S. children has an incarcerated parent. You may be a single parent, raising your child while your spouse is…
Reentry Guide: Navigating Life After Incarceration Reentering society comes with many challenges—and opportunities for growth. As human beings, we all have basic needs like food, safety, and shelter—but we also have deeper needs like connection, purpose, and healing. During your time in prison, some of those needs may not have been fully met. Our goal…
Second Chance Month®: Breaking Barriers April is Second Chance Month®, a time to raise awareness of the many barriers to reintegration after prison in an effort to create change. This celebration is recognized nationally and by various organizations. The United States Senate once again recognized April as Second Chance Month this year. History of Second…
10 Inspiring Organizations that Help the Incarcerated and Families Impacted by Incarceration The high incarceration rate in the United States brings with it a myriad of issues and opportunities for growth. Both incarcerated individuals and their families need specialized support, and many organizations have stepped up to aid them and advocate for prison reform, as…
