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Prison Camp Survivor is Casually Building and Donating a $50 Million Children’s Hospital in New Zealand
When Mark Dunajtschik escaped Knicanin prison camp near the end of WWII, he was forced to flee his homeland of Yugoslavia. Five years after...
Nonprofit Flips Abandoned Prison into Sustainable Farm With the Help of At-Risk Youth and Jobless Veterans
On the grounds of an abandoned and decommissioned prison in North Carolina, vegetables are being tended by hands that, if not for the opportunity...
Former Prisoners Use Skills Learned as Inmates to Help Firefighters Battle Blazes–And Give Jobs to Ex-Cons
These former New Mexico inmates are also hoping that their business, All Around Forestry, shows other prisoners that there is indeed life after jail.
After Losing Hope of Ever Finding Their Dog, Pup is Finally Found Living Like King Among Doting Prison Inmates
Although this pup's owners were frantic with worry over his disappearance, he was found only days later living like a king amongst the local prison inmates.
Inmates Sentenced to Life in Prison Have Commitment to Spiritual Transformation Unlike Any I Have Seen
Prisoners serving life-sentences might not seem like the most obvious group for seeking spiritual enlightenment, but that's exactly the case in California.
Prisoners Are Finding Purpose–and Rehabilitation–By Caring for Lambs for Drought-Stricken Farmers
Not only does the program help to alleviate stress for struggling farmers, it also teaches Australian inmates about agriculture and livestock.
Female Inmates Are Helping to Save Endangered Butterfly Species From Behind Prison Walls
More than 1,200 of the endangered Taylor's checkerspot butterfly have been raised and released through the prison's conservation program.
Unable to Find Housing After His Historic Prison Release, Kim Kardashian Offers to Pay 5 Years of His Rent
Say what you want about Kim Kardashian, but her recent offer of assistance to a former inmate is just one more step in her campaign for justice reform.
Hula Dancing is Proving to Be an Unlikely Source of Reform for Male Prisoners
Though hula dancing is usually associated with grass skirts and dashboard figurines, these male inmates have found spiritual relief in the Hawai'ian art.
Artists Invite Refugees to Transform Their Prison Shelter into Bright Community of Color
Is it possible to transform a prison, using only paint, into a welcoming space? A creative team in Amsterdam proved it can be done...
India Passes Historic Ruling That Decriminalizes Homosexuality, Which was Punishable by up to Life in Prison
India’s historic ruling to ensure equal rights and privacy for all its citizens overturns a 150-year-old law, which was instated during British colonial rule, that made homosexuality punishable by up to life in prison.
First Major US City to Make Prison Phone Calls Free
The measure is set to go into full effect in 270 days after it was approved by the city council this week.
Fewer People Are Returning to Prison, as Rate Drops by 23% in U.S. – Here’s Why
An exciting new body of research shows that while America is becoming safer, with historically low crime rates—it is also becoming more progressive in...
After Securing Release of 2 Men From Decades in Prison, Woman Ensures That No One Will Suffer Same Fate
Thanks to the determination of a New Orleans judicial advocate, thousands of juveniles have been freed from potentially spending a life behind bars.
Watch Exonerated Man Reunite With Puppy He Had Raised in Prison
Malcolm Alexander spent 38 long years behind bars for a crime that he did not commit – but when he was finally proven innocent, he was set free alongside the dog who helped keep him sane.
Beauty Therapy Course Gives Prison Inmates Skills to Make Up a Beautiful Life
The therapy course doesn't just offer hope for better prospects on the outside – it also offers self-esteem and motivation for better behavior.
Watch Convict From Women’s Prison on the Front Lines as Firefighter
Convicted of drinking and driving, she was hoping to go to an alcohol treatment center during her time in prison, but California “needed bodies”...
Fierce Competition to Be the Kindest Inmate Inside a Women’s Prison
Typically, kindness doesn’t top the list of survival skills needed in a women’s prison.
But last week, inmates around the world who call themselves “compassionistas” teamed...
Prisoners Change Their Lives, Becoming Expert Braille Transcribers for Blind Students
Just because these inmates are behind bars doesn't mean that they can't make a positive difference in the world, or do something so meaningful...
Ex-prisoner En Route to Job Interview Takes Shirt Off Back to Save Man’s Life
Aaron Tucker didn't care if he didn't get the job he wanted – he was determined to help an injured stranger.