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Get to know the Humans behind the bars. Find stories, letters, and interviews written by people in prisons around the world.

Introducing

Anthony, 62

I am a born-again Christian, living on a foundation of faith in God. I am a man in recovery, engaged…
Barry
February 18, 2025
Introducing

Benjamin, 53

I have a son—he’s 16 now. He’s the main reason I stay out of trouble. Since I’ve been here, I…
Barry
February 14, 2025
Introducing

Jason, 44

I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my grandpa—not just his words, but his actions. By the time I…
Barry
February 11, 2025
Introducing

Robert, 58

But the look on that little girl’s face, her joy at having new clothes, made it worth every penny. This…
Barry
February 6, 2025
Introducing

Rodney, 36

I had just lost my oldest brother, and my girlfriend and I were at odds. Living in Chicago, Illinois, it’s…
Barry
February 6, 2025
Introducing

Jamel, 60

Thousands of incarcerated sons and daughters sit helpless, unable to be there as their parents’ voices grow weaker with every…
Barry
February 5, 2025
Introducing

Raymond, 67

Imagination is wonderful, useful, and enjoyable. I love allowing my mind to open up and think freely. Human beings have…
Barry
February 5, 2025
Introducing

Joseph, 25

Life, for me, is full of potential. I recognize that I have a lot to offer, and with the many…
Barry
February 5, 2025

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