Posted by on November 5, 2014

More schools less prisons! Do the math!
We at PRISON CALL DEALS are still excited that Proposition 47 passed in California, and we loved the campaign. That’s why we’re dedicating today’s post to the great campaign posters – very effective! Take a look and see for yourself.                           What do […]
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Do the math! Schools not prisons!
We at PRISON CALL DEALS are very excited that today Proposition 47, reducing sentences for some crimes, passed in California!  Congratulations to everyone who made this possible!     Penalties for common drug and theft crimes in California will be reduced from potential felonies to misdemeanors, shortening the time some offenders spend behind bars. Crimes covered by […]
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Posted by on October 22, 2014

Preventing the Public From Looking In
When we discover an article with a different perspective on the life of inmates, we from PRISON CALL DEALS feel obliged to share it with our readers, because it is very important to have a realistic view on this subject. As you already know, the state Department of Corrections bars inmates from being interviewed by […]
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Posted by on October 16, 2014

One woman’s battle to bring her inmate closer to home
We at PRISON CALL DEALS are inspired by stories of families providing support to their inmates – one such story features Meg McCarthy, a graphic designer and advocate for prison reform, who has been invited to serve on the Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform’s board of directors. Her husband, Richard Gagnon, is serving a 17-years-to-life […]
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Bank of America, JPMorgan investigated over federal prison deals
According to the Center for Public Integrity, government auditors are investigating exclusive contracts held by Bank of America Corp. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. to provide financial services inside federal prisons.       Treasury’s inspector general, Eric Thorson, will audit Treasury’s “awarding and administration” of the contracts with Bank of America and JPMorgan “in […]
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Posted by on October 15, 2014

Is it possible to become a better mother while serving time in a maximum security prison?
Is it possible to become a better mother while serving time in a maximum security prison?   This is a seemingly impossible question, a contradiction in terms. But a very relevant question though – because 80% of female prisoners in the US are mothers of school-age children.     Filmmaker Jenifer McShane addresses this question […]
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Posted by on October 13, 2014

One phone call from jail
We’ve all seen the classic one call from jail in countless movies – we would like to know if any of your out there have had this “one phone call experience” and if you can share who you called. Send us your comments and stories here: http://prisoncalldeals.com/your-voice             We usually post […]
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Massive elderly population in US prisons
We at PRISON CALL DEALS strongly believe in prison reform, and are saddened by this touching video about the massive elderly population in prison Dying inside: Elderly in prison     Long sentences that were handed out decades ago are catching up with the American justice system. Prisons across the country are dedicating entire units just […]
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Posted by on October 9, 2014

When There is an Idea, There is a Way!
Did you know that the United States imprisons a higher percentage of its people than any other country in the world? Also, statistics shows that people of color are imprisoned at over ten times the rate of white people.     Did you know that, currently, nearly seven out of ten prisoners released back into […]
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More good news from Alabama!
Alabama inmates can call home for less under new phone plan approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC), which will lower the cost of phone calls from jail and prison inmates and help stop what it says are excessive fees. Commissioners said the plan will help families who sometimes face unfair costs for trying to […]
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