8 Step Checklist
There are numerous ways you can contribute to the Decarceration Movement and support those affected by Mass Incarceration. Please complete our checklist below and check any of the items you plan to complete. You can save this for your use and make edits to it to update your progress.
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Start Conversations
Engage with friends, family, or even strangers about the issue of mass incarceration. By raising awareness and discussing the challenges faced by those trapped in the prison system, you can encourage empathy and understanding.
1.Start Conversations - Goals
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Inform a minimum of 5 people about Mass Incarceration and tell them about www.schoolman101.com
Do you know any organizations that might assist?
Wear or d splay Decarceration products to start conversations for you.
Print Decarceration materials to pass out to reach more people
Inform your incarcerated loved one of www.schoolman101.com and our efforts.
Utilize Social Media
Take advantage of the power of social media platforms to spread information and educate others about the realities of mass incarceration. Share articles, documentaries, or personal stories that shed light on the issues. Encourage your followers to join the conversation and become more informed. Commit to our social media strategy by telling a minimum of five (5) people in your network to help reach the goal to mobilize 1.9 million people.
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Utilize Social Media Platforms to inform people about Mass Incarceration.
Follow Schoolman101's Blog.
Share Articles and Experiences involving Mass Incarceration
Direct web/social media traffic to www.schoolman101.com
Submit interesting info and testimonies to Schoolman101.com
Volunteer/Donate
Research local organizations supporting decarceration efforts and see how you can contribute. Whether it's volunteering your time, skills, or resources, every effort counts. You could help with mentoring programs for individuals reentering society after imprisonment, or donate to organizations providing legal aid to those unjustly incarcerated and their families.Setup or sponsor a Decarceration Workshop or schedule a visit from Schoolman101 to visit your; Business, School, Church, Synagogue, or other organization.
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Find organizations that support Decarceration and contribute.
Volunteer your time or skills.
Consider teaching or giving a speech at a jail or prison.
Purchase Decarceration products to help schoolman101.com outreach.
Setup or sponsor a Decarceration Workshop.
Become a Decarceration Ambassador to train others to make a difference.
Support / Submit Legislation
Research local organizations supporting decarceration efforts and see how you can contribute. Whether it's volunteering your time, skills, or resources, every effort counts. You could help with mentoring programs for individuals reentering society after imprisonment, or donate to organizations providing legal aid to those unjustly incarcerated and their families.Setup or sponsor a Decarceration Workshop or schedule a visit from Schoolman101 to visit your; Business, School, Church, Synagogue, or other organization.
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Research proposed State and Federal Laws related to Incarceration / Decarceration.
Write letters, emails, and call your representatives - Make your voice heard.
Rally at Representative's district offices monthly.
Create petitions / sign petitions.
Wear Prison Reform T-shirts and display products.
Distribute Decarceration materials to gather support.
Educate Yourself
Take the time to learn more about the root causes, consequences, and potential solutions regarding mass incarceration. This will enable you to have more informed conversations and advocate for change effectively.
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Attend events/video calls with Schoolman101.com
Seek out meetings and information on Decarceration and Mass Incarceration.
Learn how to sponsor a Bill to promote change.
Print Decarceration materials to pass out to reach more people
Interview victims of Mass Incarceration; share their experiences on our blog or other social media platforms.
Attend / Sponsor Events
Look for local events, workshops, or panel discussions focused on criminal justice reform. Participating in these gatherings can connect you with like-minded individuals and provide opportunities to learn from experts in the field.Consider setting up your own event.Wear or display Prison Reform Products at the events and on our special messaging days. Each purchase helps schoolman101 continue our mission to enact change and reach more individuals, and 10% of every purchase goes to buy socks / hygiene products for the indigent inmate population.
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Look for local events,workshop, and or panel discussions focused on criminal justice reform.
Consider setting up your own event.
Wear or display Prison Reform Products at the events and on your special messaging days.
Helping Your Specific Incarcerated Loved One
You may feel helpless in assisting your loved one regain their freedom but there are ways you can help to give them a greater probability of success. Read the pamphlet on how to make parole in Texas, click here A frustrated inmate told schoolman101: “You can do what you want on the outside, but if we aren’t making noise from the inside, it is not as impetuous as we need. We must join you from the inside!"(This is what the inmates did in Michigan to get an 18 and under billed passed.)Schoolman101 will inform you regularly on the many ways YOU can make a difference. Please refer to the information below and work with your incarcerated loved one to improve their chances of being released -- get started today!
7A. Assist Your Specific Incarcerated Loved One - Create a Prison Bio
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Help your inmate create a Prisoner Bio
Seek a Civil Rights Attorney if possible, to help you understand your inmate’s rights and inform their fellow community of their rights.
Coach your inmate, encourage them to work on their Individual Treatment plan they received upon incarceration.
Reach out to a Psychologist who is willing to do an independent (one-on-one) with individuals to show your inmate's personal growth.
Help/facilitate assessment tests for your inmate to assist them in preparing for release.
Show your rehabilitation from the beginning of incarceration to
where you are today. All degrees and certificates you have received. The package should include supporting documents from news articles, research studies, etc., that help to educate the reader.
7B. Assist Your Specific Incarcerated Loved One - Create Reentry Plan
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Budget/Saving - Encourage them to save money on their books.
Faith, Family, and Peer Support Groups
Housing
Employment
Reference Letters
School / Trade School
7C. Assist Your Specific Incarcerated Loved One To Create a "Informational Pamphlet" along with the other like-minded inmates to outline their unit's plight:
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Who are we?
What is our purpose and intent?
What we are seeking through a change in the language of the law?
What we are asking prosecutors and judges to look at for fair relief?
What we are asking the Parole Board to look at, and how they could be educated on the new language to guide their decision-making process.
Spend time in the law library working on Amicus Curiae briefs. The purpose of the amicus curiae is to influence the decision of the court. A so-called “friend of the court” will submit an amicus curiae brief that addresses aspects of the issue or case at hand and attempts to inform on the court’s decision. That can be
packaged and sent to Federal and State legislatures.
Encourage the inmates to advocate for the prison system to create programs and workshop classes specifically for legislation at all levels. These approved classes on days and times give the men opportunities to come together to build strategies and find ways to engage more with the community leaders and organizations who could start coming into those classes or workshops to talk, or even do programs. Which usually led to their direct involvement in supporting the advocacy for the cause.
Locate volunteers to come to their unit and leverage their support and network.
Taking Care of Yourself is Important, Too!
Make time for your health, get plenty of rest, and also, work to get your own budget and finances in good order so you will feel more secure and when your loved one is released you will be better able to help with their reentry.
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Seek out organizations in your area that provide support for the families of the incarcerated. View a list of known outlets.
Join a support group for yourself and children if applicable.
Take time for self-care, Exercising, Resting, and Hobbies to reduce stress.
Take care of your spiritual needs.
Take an assessment test to help you understand yourself better and meet your goals.
Learn how to budget your finances to make you more secure, and have resources to assist in your inmate's transition to civil life.
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