- Critical Resistance
National organization opposing the expansion of the prison industrial complex.
www.criticalresistance.org
- Prison Reform Trust (PRT)
U.K. campaigning organization which aims to educate the public about the detrimental effect of imprisonment.
www.prisonreformtrust.org.uk
- Penal Reform International
Aims to promote humane treatment of offenders, eliminate discrimination in penal institutes, and reduce the use of prisons worldwide.
www.penalreform.org
- Family and Corrections Network (FCN)
For and about families of offenders. Includes parenting programs, prison visiting, and incarcerated fathers and mothers.
www.fcnetwork.org
- Fortune Society
Staffed primarily by ex-offenders, the society is committed to helping prisoners, ex-offenders, and those facing incarceration.
www.fortunesociety.org
- Puppies Behind Bars
Inmates raise puppies to be guide dogs for the blind, police dogs, or assist children in need.
www.puppiesbehindbars.com
- Criminon
International, nonprofit organization dedicated to criminal rehabilitation and the prevention of criminality.
www.criminon.org
- California Prison Focus
Reources and project provided by groups working for prisoners' rights, alternatives to incarceration, prisoner support and prison abolition.
www.prisons.org
- Prison Dharma Network
Buddhist support network for prisoners, prison volunteers, and correctional workers.
www.PrisonDharmaNetwork.org
- U.S. Dream Academy
Founed by gospel singer Wintley Phipps and working to provide opportunities and support to children who have or have had a family member in jail. Services include mentoring, academic tutoring, and exposure to computers and the Internet.
www.usdreamacademy.org
- International Corrections and Prisons Association
Provides a forum for criminal justice professionals to join in a dialogue and to share ideas and practices aimed at advancing professional corrections.
www.icpa.ca
- American Correctional Association (ACA) (2)
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- John Howard Society of Canada, The@
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- Engaged Zen Foundation, The
Dedicated to fostering zazen (seated contemplative meditation) practice in prison. Projects include the Dharma Book Project and the Death Row Chaplaincy.
www.engaged-zen.org
- California Correctional Peace Officers Association
Facilitates training and education programs, lobbies for, and provides other benefits to its membership.
www.ccpoanet.org
- Stop Violence Coalition of Kansas City
Promoting non-violence through education, programming, and collaboration. Focusing on kindness education, bullying prevention, and inmate rehabilitation.
www.stop-violence.org
- Alvis House
Provides services and programs which offer alternatives to incarceration and facilitate the reintegration of the offender into the community.
www.alvishouse.org
- Mental Health in Corrections Consortium
Not-for-profit association of criminal justice mental health and substance abuse treatment professionals.
www.mhcca.org
- Michigan Corrections Organization
Represents state corrections officers and forensic security aides.
www.mco-seiu.org
- National Incarcerated Parents and Families Network (NIPFN)
Nonprofit organization that works with incarcerated mothers and fathers, adults and juveniles, and their families to provide a support network and education source for them.
www.incarceratedparents.org
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