Our Nonprofit Through our nonprofit, Prison Professors Charitable Corporation (PPCC), we create solutions in response to the collateral consequences of mass incarceration. Our mission is to help justice-impacted people and those within the criminal justice system understand the importance of … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Donations
8,344th Day—Section 9
In Prison: My 8,344th Day—Section9, I offer examples on planning. With daily plans, we strengthen ourselves through prison. Prison: My 8,344th Day—Section 9—Planning While sitting in front of my locker’s open door, I study the calendar I’ve taped above Carole’s picture. We have … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day—Section 9
8,344th Day—Section 8
To succeed through the challenges of a lengthy prison term, we must put priorities in place. We may endure inconveniences today in order to put ourselves on the pathway for higher levels of success later. Prison! My 9,344th Day—Section 8 The administration doesn’t staff our housing … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day—Section 8
Be the Change You Want to See
Many people in jail and prison want to emerge successfully. To get out strong, with dignity intact, a person should start preparing early. We never ask anyone to do anything that we did not do. In our Straight-A Guide program, people learn the strategies that powered me through 26 years in … [Read more...] about Be the Change You Want to See
8,344th Day—Section 7
While reading Prison: My 8,344th Day—Section 7, I am reminded of the import lessons that Abraham Maslow taught me. Solve little problems. Prison! My 8,344th Day—Section 7: Lessons from Maslow When I’m exercising, I don’t feel the limitations of imprisonment. I’m in my world, … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day—Section 7
Scaling the Straight-A Guide
To transform the lives of more than 1 million people in jails and prisons, we’ve invited Michael Tausek to join our team as chairman. Michael served in leadership roles for the state of Maine’s prison system and the New York City Department of Corrections. He knows our program and helps us … [Read more...] about Scaling the Straight-A Guide
Straight-A Guide Results
Our Straight-A Guide program helps people in prison learn how to pursue self-directed adjustment strategies. Participants identify success, then set goals. They build intrinsic motivation and strive to become the change they want to see. We’re spreading our program to reach millions of people in … [Read more...] about Straight-A Guide Results
8,344th Day—Section 6
While in prison, we make decisions every day that influence our prospects for inner peace or despair. In Section 6 of Prison! My 8,344th Day, I discuss the thoughts that carry me through morning exercise. Prison: My 8,344th Day—Section 6—Inner Thoughts When people I meet in prison … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day—Section 6
8,344th Day—Section 5
The harder we work, the luckier we become. Section 5 of Prison! My 8,344th Day shows a strategy to build strength through the adversity of imprisonment. Prison: My 8,344th Day—Section 5—Creating Luck I finish writing blog number 919 and stand to look out the window. The sun shines … [Read more...] about 8,344th Day—Section 5