Reforming Restrictive Housing

Over the past decade, in the United States and around the World, a discussion about solitary confinement…

Representing with Honor

What does it mean to be one of the best? It’s a simple question that is void of a simple answer. In fact, the answer…

Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week

Giving Life to the Dying

Walking along hallways on the second floor of the Franklin Medical Center, a unique sound can be heard — the sound…

“You Touched My Life”

Everyone in prison has a choice about how to serve their time. The Tapestry program teaches the resident to make…

Providing Rehabilitation Through Art and Drama

How “Smiling” Impacted Ohio’s Correction Approach

From Felon to Father

As incarceration rates in Ohio continue to increase, it can be easy to define those behind bars by the six-digit…

Celebrating Moms From Behind Bars

For many of us, Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate one of the most important people in our lives…

Terminally Ill Children Receive Hope From Inmates