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Organizations (61)

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http://www.advocareflash.org
AdvoCare Flash Open in a new browser window
   Prisoner support and education. Providing legal updates to prisoners, their family members and the general public.
   http://www.advocareflash.org
http://arpofasy.freeyellow.com/
After seventeen years Open in a new browser window
   Oregon-based prison reform organization - feels that the rules and regulations governing inmates' lives should be tempered with a little humanity, that prisons should be designed so that inmates have a chance to reshape their lives before they are release
   http://arpofasy.freeyellow.com/
http://www.booksnotbars.org/
Books Not Bars Open in a new browser window
   Works to expose and end the over-incarceration of youth and build a "bottom-up" movement to transform the entire criminal justice system.
   http://www.booksnotbars.org/
http://www.cuadp.org/
CUADP Open in a new browser window
   CUADP works to find alernatives to the death penalty through abolitionist campaigns to stop capital punishment. Many resources and links to other anti-death penalty groups.
   http://www.cuadp.org/
http://vacure.org
CURE, Virginia Open in a new browser window
   Non-profit , membership advocacy organization for prisoners and their families.
   http://vacure.org
http://www.cufj.org
Californians United For Justice Open in a new browser window
   Grassroots umbrella organization for all groups, organizations and individuals dedicated to prison reform in California.
   http://www.cufj.org
http://www.ccadp.org/
Canadian Coalition Against the Death Penalty Open in a new browser window
   Non-profit international human rights group. Educates on alternatives to the death penalty worldwide, with a special focus on the USA. Offers free webpages and penpal requests to death row inmates.
   http://www.ccadp.org/
http://www3.sympatico.ca/cfcn
Canadian Families and Corrections Network Open in a new browser window
   The CFCN provides information and referral services to support families during and after incarceration. Site includes contact information, links and numerous resources.
   http://www3.sympatico.ca/cfcn
http://www.curenational.org
Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants Open in a new browser window
   Membership organization for families and prisoners, with the goal of reforming the use of prison, and helping rehabilitate prisoners. Includes newsletter, campaign details, and contact details for chapters.
   http://www.curenational.org
http://www.sentencing.org/
Coalition For Federal Sentencing Reform Open in a new browser window
   A private group of individuals and organizations concerned about justice in America. Includes mission statement, links, and background information on sentencing guidelines.
   http://www.sentencing.org/
http://www.collegeandcommunity.org
College and Community Fellowship Open in a new browser window
   Helps formerly incarcerated women to continue with college by providing mentoring, counseling, stipends, and tutoring. Based at the City University of New York. [Flash]
   http://www.collegeandcommunity.org
http://www.ccjrc.org
Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Open in a new browser window
   A coalition seeking alternatives to mass incarceration. Includes news and membership information.
   http://www.ccjrc.org
http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~kastor/ceml.html
Committee to End the Marion Lockdown Open in a new browser window
   Chicago-based activist group that works against the brutality of control unit prisons. Site includes literature on prisons and racism, publications by the group, and links.
   http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~kastor/ceml.html
http://conextions.org
Conextions: Substance Abuse and Related Health and Policy Issues Open in a new browser window
   Lectures, workshops and consulting on substance abuse and related health and policy issues. Given in prisons in NY/NJ/CT areas by highly successful former prisoners and recovering addicts experienced in relapse prevention and motivational speaking.
   http://conextions.org
http://www.criticalresistance.org
Critical Resistance Open in a new browser window
   Critical Resistance is a national organization dedicated to opposing the expansion of the prison industrial complex.
   http://www.criticalresistance.org
http://www.quixote.org/ej/
Equal Justice USA, A Project of the Quixote Center Open in a new browser window
   Equal Justice USA works to abolish the death penalty through its Moratorium Now campaign; works for human rights in the U.S. justice system. Site includes news, campaign resources, and links.
   http://www.quixote.org/ej/
http://www.famm.org/
Families Against Mandatory Minimums Open in a new browser window
   National organization of citizens working to repeal federal and state mandatory sentencing laws that remove judicial discretion. Site includes news, photos, and background information.
   http://www.famm.org/
http://www.facts1.com/
Families to Amend California's Three-Strikes Open in a new browser window
   FACTS's purpose is to amend the 3-Strikes law in California so it is only applicable to violent felonies. Site includes news, events calendar, links, and background information.
   http://www.facts1.com/
http://pages.ivillage.com/lawmom3/freestaceylannert/index.html
Free Stacey Lannert Open in a new browser window
   This is the web site of an organization dedicated to obtaining executive clemency for Stacey Ann Lannert, incarcerated for life in Missouri prisons for killing her sexually abusive father
   http://pages.ivillage.com/lawmom3/freestaceylannert/index.html
http://www.harpinfo.org.uk
Help and Advice for Relatives of Prisoners Open in a new browser window
   HARP offers help and advice to relatives of prisoners in East Anglia, UK. As well as answering common questions about the subject the site has a databases of over 250 other organisations which can help.
   http://www.harpinfo.org.uk
http://www.hrw.org/advocacy/prisons/
Human Rights Watch Prison Project: Prison Conditions and the Treatment of Prisoners Open in a new browser window
   Information on prison conditions around the world, international human rights standards applicable to prisoners, and prison-related activities of the U.N. and other organizations.
   http://www.hrw.org/advocacy/prisons/
http://www.members.tripod.com/TheFreedomTrain/ITWframe.html
Inside These Walls Open in a new browser window
   Gives the perspective of an ex-offender who has seen the Illinois Department of Corrections policies.
   http://www.members.tripod.com/TheFreedomTrain/ITWframe.html
http://www.prisonstudies.org/
International Centre for Prison Studies Open in a new browser window
   Assists governments and NGOs develop appropriate policies on prisons and the use of imprisonment. Based at Kings College in the UK. Publishes the World Prison Brief
   http://www.prisonstudies.org/
http://www.justiceaction.org.au/
JUSTICE ACTION - Australia Open in a new browser window
   Information concerning New South Wales prisons and statistics, extensive criminal justice links and resources, JA issues and campaigns, Framed magazine and the International Conference on Penal Abolition and others.
   http://www.justiceaction.org.au/
http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org
Jewish Prisoner Services International Open in a new browser window
   Outreach and services to Jewish prisoners. Site includes information on their activities, pen pal program, How You Can Help section and links.
   http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org
http://www.justicepolicy.org
Justice Policy Institute Open in a new browser window
   Washington, D.C.-based think-tank committed to reducing society's reliance on incarceration.
   http://www.justicepolicy.org
http://www.justiceworks.org/
JusticeWorks Community Open in a new browser window
   A not-for-profit organization that advocates on behalf of female prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families.
   http://www.justiceworks.org/
http://www.kci.org/
Koch Crime Institute Open in a new browser window
   A privately-funded research and policy organization which studies the criminal justice system and identifies the best ways to reduce and prevent crime, especially juvenile crime.
   http://www.kci.org/
http://www.kunstler.org/
Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice Open in a new browser window
   The Fund supports the WMK Racial Justice Fellow at the Center for Constitutional Rights, celebrates our heroes at an annual awards evening, and makes grants to fierce and energetic projects to help guarantee the legacy of William Moses Kunstler. Site incl
   http://www.kunstler.org/
http://www.mercyformom.org
Mercy for Mom Open in a new browser window
   Two sons campaign to get executive clemency for their mother, 66-year-old Marie La Pinta, imprisoned in New York for nearly 19 years in connection with the shooting death of their father.
   http://www.mercyformom.org
http://www.middlegroundprisonreform.org
Middle Ground Prison Reform, Inc Open in a new browser window
   Arizona based non-profit advocacy organization. Includes campaign details and a review of recent legislation.
   http://www.middlegroundprisonreform.org
http://www.mvfr.org/
Murder Victims Families For Reconciliation Open in a new browser window
   MVFR opposes the death penalty and works to change the criminal justice system. MVFR works actively in the areas of Public Education, Policy Reform and Victim Support. Includes history, upcoming events, and membership information.
   http://www.mvfr.org/
http://www.nacro.org.uk/
NACRO Open in a new browser window
   The National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders. Works with ex-offenders, disadvantaged people and deprived communities. Includes campaign news and events diary.
   http://www.nacro.org.uk/
http://www.nalv.org.uk
National Association for Lay Visiting Open in a new browser window
   Describing the work of Lay Visitors and issues surrounding Lay Visiting to Police Stations to check on the welfare of those in detention. Based in the UK.
   http://www.nalv.org.uk
http://members.tripod.com/~foltz.k/napppn/napppnhome.html
Native American Prisoners Pen Pal Network Open in a new browser window
   Dedicated to Native American prisoners.
   http://members.tripod.com/~foltz.k/napppn/napppnhome.html
http://norcalserviceleague.org/
Northern California Service League Open in a new browser window
   NCSL, a non-profit agency, works to reduce crime by providing counseling, job placement, Life Skills training, transitional housing, and social services to jail inmates, prisoners, and ex-offenders. Site includes sections on programs and services, links,
   http://norcalserviceleague.org/
http://www.postcardsfromprison.com
Postcards from Prison Open in a new browser window
   Many images to send as postcards. "Provides the opportunity to break out and escape the tedium of work, school or home using images of prison and punishment. A prisons bookstore is also available.
   http://www.postcardsfromprison.com
http://www.members.tripod.com/TheFreedomTrain/CRPabout.html
Prison Action Committee Community Re-Entry Program Open in a new browser window
   Information about the Prison Action Committee's work in Illinois to help ex-offenders reintegrate into society.
   http://www.members.tripod.com/TheFreedomTrain/CRPabout.html
http://prisonactivist.org/
Prison Activist Resource Center Open in a new browser window
   The source for progressive and radical information on prisons and the criminal prosecution system. Educational and activist resources, news, alerts and analysis.
   http://prisonactivist.org/
http://www.prisonbookprogram.org
Prison Book Program Open in a new browser window
   Sends free literature books to prisoners throughout the USA. Includes mission statement, history and program restrictions.
   http://www.prisonbookprogram.org
http://www.prisonbooks.org/
Prison Book Project Open in a new browser window
   A collective of volunteers distributing free books to U.S. prisoners. Northampton, MA based 501(c)3 non-profit.
   http://www.prisonbooks.org/
http://www.prisonshandbook.co.uk/
Prison Information UK Open in a new browser window
   Publishes The Prisons Handbook and maintains the Institute of Prison Law.
   http://www.prisonshandbook.co.uk/
http://www.prisonpolicy.org
Prison Policy Initiative Open in a new browser window
   Produces original research on incarceration policy and the hidden impact of society's reliance on prisons as a catch-all response to social problems.
   http://www.prisonpolicy.org
http://www.prisonsucks.com
PrisonSucks.Com Open in a new browser window
   Research on the prison industrial complex and crime control industry
   http://www.prisonsucks.com
http://www.prison.50megs.com/
Prisoners Advocacy Committee: Challenge Injustice in Virginia Open in a new browser window
   PAC's mission is to present a sociological connection between today's prisoners and yesterday's slaves. Articles, and advocacy.
   http://www.prison.50megs.com/
http://rjmn.net/
Restorative Justice Ministry Network Open in a new browser window
   A nation-wide directory of criminal justice ministries. Free listing to any criminal justice ministries. Web-sites for criminal justice ministries.
   http://rjmn.net/
http://www.restorativejustice.org
Restorative Justice Online Open in a new browser window
   A clearing house of information including research tools, bibliographies, training, tutorials and expert articles.
   http://www.restorativejustice.org
http://www.interlog.com/~ritten/home.html
Rittenhouse: New Vision of Transformative Justice Open in a new browser window
   Rittenhouse works to develop healing transformative justice (instead of the retributive justice of our present criminal justice system). "We believe crime can become an opportunity to bring positive transformation into the lives of victims, offenders
   http://www.interlog.com/~ritten/home.html
http://www.s-h-a-r-p.org.uk/
SHARP: Help and Advice for the Relatives of UK Prisoners Open in a new browser window
   Help and advice for the relatives and friends of UK prisoners and those accused of a crime, based in Shropshire England but available to anyone in the UK. Site includes news, contact information, and listing of services available.
   http://www.s-h-a-r-p.org.uk/
http://www.spr.org/
Stop Prisoner Rape Open in a new browser window
   Dedicated to combating the rape of male and female prisoners and providing such assistance as they can to survivors of jailhouse rape.
   http://www.spr.org/
http://www.claremontforum.org/
The Claremont Forum Open in a new browser window
   This non-profit organization sponsors diverse community services, such as The Prison Library Project, a Wellness by Design program, and educational and arts programming.
   http://www.claremontforum.org/
http://www.howardleague.org
The Howard League for Penal Reform Open in a new browser window
   The Howard League works for humane and rational reform of the penal system. We research and comment on criminal justice policy and practice, holding conferences and debates, publishing books and reports. We also run projects in schools and prisons.
   http://www.howardleague.org
http://www.november.org
The November Coalition Open in a new browser window
   The November Coalition is a non-profit, grassroots organization which is educating the public about the destructive increase in prison population in the United States due to our current drug laws.
   http://www.november.org
http://www.realcostofprisons.org
The Real Cost of Prisons Project Open in a new browser window
   Explores the immediate and long-term costs of incarceration on the individual, their family, community and the nation. Includes discussion papers and details of workshops.
   http://www.realcostofprisons.org
http://www.sentencingproject.org/
The Sentencing Project Open in a new browser window
   Information about crime, courts, sentencing, criminal justice policy analysis, punishment, alternatives to incarceration, jails, prisons, race, economic class, and reform. Technical assistance, training, publications available.
   http://www.sentencingproject.org/
http://www.unlockprison.org.uk/
UNLOCK - National Association of Ex-Offenders Open in a new browser window
   Campaigns for better facilities for serving prisoners, and to support ex-offenders in rebuilding their lives. Includes campaign news.
   http://www.unlockprison.org.uk/
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Parliament/2398/home.html
United for No Injustice, Oppression or Neglect Open in a new browser window
   Membership organization in California that takes "mainstream, NOT radical efforts" to reform the prison system. Many resources and links.
   http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Parliament/2398/home.html
http://hometown.aol.com/juniorpoo/upstateCPR.html
Upstate Coalition for Parole Restoration Open in a new browser window
   A grassroots organization which is working with legislation to change some of the current practices in the criminal justice system and the prison industrial complex.
   http://hometown.aol.com/juniorpoo/upstateCPR.html
http://www.vpsg.org
Vegan Prisoners Support Group Open in a new browser window
   Offers advice and support to vegan inmates.
   http://www.vpsg.org
http://thevop.com
Voice of the People, by Matt Gray and Associates Open in a new browser window
   The Peoples' tool for effecting a representative government. Providing the essential tools for constituents to help themselves in realizing the needs of their community.
   http://thevop.com
http://www.prisonactivist.org/wpbp/
Women's Prison Book Project Open in a new browser window
   Provides women in prison with free reading materials covering a wide range of topics from law and education (dictionaries, and GED) to politics, history, and women's health. Based in Minneapolis, MN.
   http://www.prisonactivist.org/wpbp/

Last Updated: 2005-02-03 06:55:47