“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.
Attorney calls obstructed at Butner Low
On 1/13/25, I received email(s) from my attorney, notifying me that she had made multiple phone calls to FCI Butner Low in an attempt to set up a call with me due to upcoming court deadlines. Someone at the prison...
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