“We’re not violent offenders. We’re individuals who committed violent crimes. But we’re different people now.”
— Robert Barton
“We’re not violent offenders. We’re individuals who committed violent crimes. But we’re different people now.”
— Robert Barton
Everyone
deserves
a second
chance.
Everyone
deserves a
second chance.
More Than Our Crimes amplifies the voices of the nearly 200,000 Americans in federal prison — many of them people of color. While they were once convicted of serious crimes, our members are ready for a second chance to live freely and contribute to their families and society. Meanwhile, we advocate for a humane prison environment that is centered on rehabilitation.
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Voices Unlocked
We share unvarnished stories from inside America’s federal prison system to touch hearts and change minds.
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Prison Pulse
On-the-ground reports by incarcerated people provide family members, advocates, public defenders and others with short, specific reports on what’s going on in federal prisons.
Mail tampering at Hazelton
I’ve been here since August 2023. All of my incoming mail has been tampered with/altered, including legal mail. They open legal mail and copy it when the recipient isn’t present. In addition, you are not allowed to sign for it,...
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