Inmate resource information

Inmate resource information admin1

This prisoner resource area is it working progress that will probably never end it is our goal here to create the definitive list of prisoner resources on the internet. 

Through the years of advocacy I have tried to find all of the available resources for prisoners and create a list I have seen other advocates do the same thing only to find our list changing almost daily as programs change budgets change systems change and so many of us have been left with incomplete list. Or worse a list full of resources that no longer exist just dead ends when you're looking to find some answers for your loved one behind bars.

Although I'm sure that will still happen to us we're going to try to keep this listed as fresh and updated as possible we're asking that anyone that knows of a resource for someone that's incarcerated please email us at 

Info@prison project.net

So we can add it to the archive. 

The majority of the resources that you'll find here are informational and later we're going to probably use this same area to start our archiving basic motions for the pro se litigate.

 

 

Basic legal links

Basic legal links admin1

β€‹πŸ›οΈ Legal & Advocacy Groups

  • ​Georgia Innocence Project
    • ​Link: https://www.georgiainnocenceproject.org/
    • ​Description: An independent non-profit organization dedicated to correcting and preventing wrongful convictions in Georgia. They provide resources for those seeking help with DNA-based exonerations and legal advocacy.
  • ​Southern Center for Human Rights
    • ​Link: https://www.schr.org/
    • ​Description: This organization works to protect the rights of people in the criminal justice system across the South. They focus on improving prison conditions, ending the death penalty, and fighting for systemic justice reform in Georgia.

β€‹πŸ“œ Georgia Legislative & Government Resources

  • ​Georgia Senate Bill 244 (Official Text)
    • ​Link: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66383
    • ​Description: Direct access to the current language of SB 244. Use this link to stay updated on the bill's progress and to see exactly how the law is being written regarding sentencing and post-conviction relief.
  • ​GDC Policies and Procedures (SOPs)
  • ​Georgia Re-entry Resource Map
    • ​Link: https://dcs.georgia.gov/locations/reentry-resource
    • ​Description: An interactive map provided by the Department of Community Supervision. It helps formerly incarcerated individuals find housing, employment, and support services in their specific Georgia county.

β€‹πŸ“˜ Inmate Self-Help Guides

  • ​The Jailhouse Lawyers' Handbook
    • ​Link: https://www.jailhouselaw.org/
    • ​Description: A comprehensive guide for prisoners who want to file federal lawsuits to challenge mistreatment or poor conditions. It breaks down complex legal concepts into language that is easier to understand for those without a law degree.
  • ​A Jailhouse Lawyer's Manual (Columbia Law)
    • ​Link: https://jlm.law.columbia.edu/
    • ​Description: One of the most detailed legal resources available for inmates. It covers everything from how to conduct legal research to filing for a writ of habeas corpus.

​❀️ Support for Families & Inmates

  • ​Heartbound Ministries
    • ​Link: https://www.heartboundministries.com/
    • ​Description: A Georgia-based group that provides programs for the "forgotten" in the justice systemβ€”including the children of incarcerated parents and the staff within the facilities.
  • ​FAMM (Families Against Mandatory Minimums)
    • ​Link: https://famm.org/our-work/locations/georgia/
    • ​Description: A national advocacy group that works on sentencing reform. Their Georgia page provides specific updates on how state laws impact families and what can be done to push for fairer sentencing.

Free Bible and Bible study program

Free Bible and Bible study program admin1

Volunteers can direct prisoners to mail their request to: Tyndale House Publishers, Attn: Inside Journal Bible, 351 Executive Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Include this information to make sure the Bible and/or workbook get delivered: Prisoner's complete name and prison ID number The facility name The facility address for prisoner parcel delivery Whether the prisoner would like the English or Spanish Bible If the prisoner would like to add the workbook in English or Spanish Limit one Bible order per person. Orders can take several weeks to process and ship.