Publications

Resist Newsletter - This newsletter is published six times a year. The suggested donation is $25. Contact Resist at 259 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144; (617) 623-5110. Also available on the Resist website: www.resistinc.org/newsletters/newsletters.html.

Separate Prisons Newsletter - This monthly newsletter is free to families of Tennessee prisoners and is sent to many Tennessee prison libraries and prisoners newspapers. Contact reconciliation84@gmail.com; Reconciliation Inc, 702 51st Avenue, N, Nashville, TN 37209; (615) 292-6371; www.reconciliation84.com

The Trumpet - Free newsletter, published three times a year; accepts donations. Contact Alderson Hospitality House, P.O. Box 579, Alderson, WV 24910; (304) 445-2980.

The Veterans Advocate - Monthly newsletter covers veterans' law and advocacy issues. Subscriptions are $80 a year. $120 for a two-year subscription. Contact the National Veterans Legal Services Program, 1600 K Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006; www.nvlsp.org; (202) 265-8305.

Publications

NEWSLETTERS

Many organizations listed in this Directory publish newsletters that are usually available at minimal cost. See organization's listings for additional details. The following newsletters cover a broad range of corrections and criminal-justice issues. Subscription rates are subject to change.

Against All Odds - Published by CURE-Ohio, P.O. Box 14080, Columbus, OH 43214; (937) 299-8298. Available on CURE-Ohio's website: www.cure-ohio.org

AIDS Network Newsletter - Only available online. Published twice a year by the AIDS Network, www.aidsnetwork.org; 600 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703; (608) 252-6540.

Art of Prison Survival - This bimonthly publication includes profiles of prison artists, previews of prison art to be exhibited at upcoming Prison Foundation shows, news of prisoners, staff, activists and programs that are improving the prison environment. It is only available online. Contact Prisons Foundation, PO Box 58043, Washington DC, 20037; www.prisonsfoundation.org.

Coalition for Prisoners' Rights Newsletter - National monthly newsletter published by the Coalition, P.O. Box 1911, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1911; (505) 982-9520. To receive the monthly issues regularly, send a self-addressed stamped envelope (with the CPR return address) - up to 12 at one time.

Compassion - Bimonthly newsletter written by death-row prisoners, Compassion, c/o St. Rose Peace and Justice, 140 W. South Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551. There are various donation/participation rates; however, a one-year subscription is $50.00. Your subscription will also underwrite $25.00 in scholarships benefiting family members of murdered victims.

CorrectCare - Quarterly newspaper on correctional health care. Prison libraries may request copies. Go to www.ncchc.org/pubs.correctcare.html. Printed in its entirety online and copies are mailed only to members. Contact National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), 1145 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago, IL 60614; (773) 880-1460.

Correctional Law Reporter - Covers recent precedent-setting court decisions and legislative developments affecting prisons and jails. Cost is $179.95 for six issues. Contact Civic Research Institute, P.O. Box 585, Kingston, NJ 08528; (609) 683-4450; www.civicresearchinstitute.com

Corrections Professional - Monthly publication, provides corrections news for corrections staff. Subscriptions are $265 per year (plus $39.50 shipping). Contact LRP Publications, PO Box 24668 West Palm Beach, FL 33416; (800) 621-5463; custserve@lrp.com; www.shoplrp.com

Damien Center Newsletter - A bimonthly newsletter on AIDS-related issues. Subscription available free upon written request. Contact Damien Center, 26 N. Arsenal, Indianapolis, IN 46201; (317) 632-0123 or (800) 213-1163 (in-state only).

Delaware Center for Justice Commentary - Quarterly newsletter available free to Delaware prisoners upon request. Also available online at www.dcjustice.org. Contact the Delaware Center, 100 West 10th Street - #905, Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 658-7174.

Dispatch - A quarterly newsletter on AIDS-related issues. Available from AIDS Dewlware, 100 W. 10th Street - #315, Wilmington, DE 19801; (302) 652-6776.

Publications

Directory of Legal Aid and Defender Services - A directory of civil and criminal public law offices throughout the United States. The price is $45 for program members, $55 for individual members, and $95 for non-members.

National Veterans' Legal Services Program Publications

To purchase the following documents, contact the Veterans' Project at 1600 K Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006; www.nvlsp.org; (202) 265-8305:

The Veterans Advocate - This newsletter addresses veteran law and advocacy issues. For incarcerated veteran organizations and accredited service organizations, the cost is $80 for a one-year subscription or $120 for a two-year subscription.

Veterans Benefits Manual - This manual is a comprehensive guide to veterans' law. To purchase, call (800) 533-1637.

Oxford University Press
To order the following publications or for more information please visit www.oup.com/us or call 1-866-445-8685.

Prisoner's Self Help Litigation Manual, 4th Edition -- Clear, comprehensive, practical advice provides prisoners with everything they need to know on conditions of confinement, civil liberties in prison, procedural due process, the legal system, how to litigate, conducting effective legal research, and writing legal documents. Written by two legal and penitentiary experts with intimate knowledge of prisoners' rights and legal aid work, authors John Boston and Daniel E. Manville strategically focus on federal constitutional law, providing prisoners and those wishing to assist them with the most important information concerning legal rights. The cost is $39.95.

Brief Writing and Oral Argument, 9th Edition - Provides a selection of legal writing samples, such as memoranda, trial briefs and correspondence. It is designed to assist individuals conducting their own legal affairs. The cost is $35, including postage and handling.

Reconciliation Inc Publications
The following publications are available free to prisoners and their families from Reconciliation Inc at: reconciliation84@gmail.com; www.reconciliation84.org; 702 51st Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209; (615) 292-6371:

Handbook for Families and Friends of Tennessee Prisoners - A handbook for family members of Tennessee prisoners.

Parole Packets - The packets provide information on preparing for parole in Tennessee.

Two in Every 100 - This workbook is for young children with a parent in prison. It is designed to be completed with a parent, teacher, or counselor.

The Sentencing Project Publications
To order the following publications, contact the Project at 514 10th Street, N.W. - #1000, Washington, DC 20004; (202) 628-0871. Most publications can be found at the website and downloaded for free, except the books. More publications are also available on the website: www.sentencingproject.org:

- Aging Behind Bars: "Three Strikes" Seven Years Later (2001), $5.00.
- Americans Behind Bars: One Year Later (1992), $6.00.
- Americans Behind Bars: U.S. and International Use of Incarceration (1995), $8.00.

Publications

Foreverfamily Publications
The following publications are available from Foreverfamily, 387 Joseph Lowery Blvd, 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30310; (404) 223-1200; assistant@foreverfam.org; www.foreverfam.org. Publications are free to prisoners and their families or $10 prepaid for non-prisoners.

Parenting from Prison: A Handbook for Incarcerated Mothers - A guidebook for mothers who are incarcerated.

Jail and Justice - A handbook for incarcerated women.

Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders Publications
To order the following publications, write GLAD at 30 Winter Street - #800, Boston, MA 02108; (617) 426-1350:

National Resource List for Prisoners - A resource listing for prisoners nationally (2 pages). Free to prisoners.

New England Prisoner Packet - Resources and legal information for people in New England prisons. Free to prisoners.

InsideOut Dad TM
An evidence-based reentry program designed to connect incarcerated fathers to their families and prepare them for release. The curriculum kit for facilitators to run the group-based program can be purchased for $400 (available in secular and Christian versions). Visit www.fatherhood.org/iod or www.fatherhood.org/iodchristian for more information on the InsideOut Dad TM curriculum, or to purchase. For information on InsideOut Dad TM curriculum training visit: http://www.fatherhood.org/training.

Law Offices of Alan Ellis Publications
Publications available from the offices of Alan Ellis, P.C. at P.O. Box 150, Lemont, PA 16851-0150 include:

The Federal Prison Guidebook 2010-2012 Edition - This book contains comprehensive descriptions of every federal prison in the United States and costs $79, plus shipping.

Federal Sentencing Guidebook 2008 Edition - A book which helps navigate the complexities of federal sentencing. Costs $19.95.

Federal Post Conviction Guidebook - Easy-to-understand guide to appeals habeas corpus 2255 motions. Free to prisoners.

Legal Action Center Publications
Incarcerated individuals can receive the following publications from the Legal Action Center at 225 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; (212) 243-1313 or (800) 223-4044. Other publications are also available online at: http://lac.org/index.php/lac/criminal_justice_publications.

"Are You?" - This booklet is for New Yorkers with HIV or AIDS, a drug or alcohol problem and/or a criminal record who want to know their rights to be free of discrimination. It explains: laws that forbid discrimination; limits on what employers, landlords, and others may ask; how to get a job or housing despite the stigma associated with HIV, addiction, and having a criminal record; and what to do when [page cuts off]

JEWISH PRISONER SERVICES INTERNATIONAL,
P.O. Box 85840, Seattle, WA 98145-1840
Offers the Jewish Bible, prayer books, and Jewish history/culture books to Jewish prisoners only. Hebrew available.

LIBERATION PRISON PROJECT,
P.O. Box 33036, Raleigh, NC 33036
Offers spiritual materials on Buddhism.

MIRACLES PRISONER MINISTRY,
501 E. Adams St, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Free spiritual recovery reading materials. Chaplains may request DVDs. Send for catalogue.

NALJOR PRISON DHARMA SERVICE,
http://www.naljorprisondharmaservice.org
Offers The Heart of Dharma Collection: 10 precious dharma teachings. These teachings are perfect for daily study, contemplative meditation, and inspiration. Also offers a 29-page Resource Directory for Prisoners, which can be downloaded free on the internet. Speak with chaplain, friend, or family member to download at the website listed above.

PAGAN EDUCATIONAL NETWORK,
P.O. Box 24072, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Members eligible for Water after receipt of $4 (stamps okay).

ROCK OF AGES PRISON MINISTRY,
Discipleship Institute, P.O. Box 2308, Cleveland, TN 37320
Free King James Bible, correspondence course. Offers New Testament study course through the Discipleship Institute. Also available in Spanish.

UNITED PRISON MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL,
890 County Rd 93, P.O. Box 8, Verbana, AL 36091
Prisoners can order two at a time: What the Bible Says, The Desire of Ages, Bible Answers, Bible Questions Answered, God Still Answers Prayers and Keys to Happiness.

MISCELLANEOUS

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS,
PO Box 9999, Van Nuys, CA 91409
Please write for free information.

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION,
409 3rd St, SW, Washington, DC, 20416
Write for free information.

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NATIVE AMERICAN PRISONERS' REHABILITATION RESEARCH PROJECT,
2848 Paddock Lane, Villa Hills, KY 41017
Offers many services for Native American prisoners - legal and spiritual support, tribal and cultural programs, and direct contact with prison administrators.

PROJECT FOR OLDER PRISONERS,
c/o Jonathan Turley - GWU University Law School,
2000 H St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Law students evaluate older and geriatric prisoners for parole or other release forms. Serves: DC, LA, MD, MI, NC, and VA only.

JUST DETENTION INTERNATIONAL (Formerly Stop Prisoner Rape),
3325 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 340, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Non-profit health and human rights organization that seeks to end sexual abuse in all forms of detention. Anyone who has experienced any form of sexual harm in custody - including sexual harassment, sex in exchange for protection, sexual assault, etc. - is encouraged to contact JDI for a packet of information and materials. Prisoners can write to JDI via confidential, legal mail by address their letter to Cynthia Totten, Esq., CA Attorney Reg. # 199266, at the address above.

THE FORTUNE SOCIETY,
29-76 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101-2822
Helps ex-prisoners break the cycle of crime and incarceration, and educates the public about prison and the causes of crime. Free newsletter for prisoners.

FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES:

AMACHI PROGRAM-BIG SISTERS ASSOCIATION,
161 Mass Ave, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
Matches children of incarcerated (or no longer incarcerated) parents with a volunteer from the faith-based community.

CENTER - CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS,
P.O. Box 41-286, Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Free educational material for incarcerated parents and their children, plus therapeutic services and family reunification.

FAMILIES AGAINST MANDATORY MINIMUMS,
1612 K St NW, Ste 700, Washington, DC 20006
Works to change mandatory sentencing laws through the legislative process on the federal and state levels, participation in precedent-setting legal cases and by educating the public.

LEGAL SERVICES FOR PRISONERS WITH CHILDREN,
1540 Market St, Ste 490, San Francisco, CA 94102
Information and referrals only. No individual legal aid.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS,
791 N. Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80011
Provides the "Directory of Programs Serving Families of Offenders" to prison libraries, chaplains, and prisoners' families, not directly to prisoners.

FOR ARTISTS/WRITERS IN PRISON:

ART BEHIND BARS, INC.,
P.O. Box 2034, Key West, FL 33045-2034
National call for artists on the inside to donate their work.

CALIFORNIA PRISON FOCUS,
1904 Franklin St. Ste 507, Oakland, CA 94612
Human rights group that publishes stories, poetry from behind any U.S. walls. Quarterly: $5 per year for prisoners.

PEN PRISON WRITING PROGRAM,
588 Broadway, Suite 303, New York, NY 10012
Free "Handbook for Writers in Prison" upon request. Also sponsors annual writing contest for prisoners.

PRISONS FOUNDATION,
P.O. Box 58043, Washington, DC 20037
Promotes arts in prison and alternatives to incarceration. Has yearly play/musical writing contest and several art galleries.

THE PRISON ART PROJECT,
P.O. Box 69586, Seattle, WA 98168-9586
Sells prisoner-created artwork and crafts over the Internet (except any writings). Send SASE for free brochure. Send only copies, no original art accepted.

THE POET'S WORKSHOP,
c/o Sarah Lindahl - St Louis County Jail, 4334 Haines Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
Publishes monthly magazine including poetry by prisoners. Free to prisoners who submit poetry that is published.

WOMEN'S RESOURCES:

BATTERED WOMEN'S JUSTICE PROJECT,
1801 Nicollet Ave South, Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN 54403
Provide assistance/info to battered women charged with crimes and to their defense teams. Free newsletter. No direct legal representation.

CHICAGO BOOKS TO WOMEN IN PRISON,
c/o Beyond Media Education,
4001 N. Ravenswood Ave, Ste 204B, Chicago, IL 60613
Distributes books free of charge to WOMEN in: AZ, CA, CT, FL, IL, IN, KY, MS, and OH only.

MS. MAGAZINE,
ATTN: MS. IN PRISON PROGRAM,
1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 801, Arlington, VA 22209
Ms. is a feminist publication covering current events, politics, and culture. Women in prison can obtain a free membership by writing to the address above.

OFF OUR BACKS MAGAZINE,
2337B 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
A radical feminist news journal free to women in prison.

CLEVELAND BOOKS 2 PRISONERS,
P.O. Box 602440, Cleveland, OH 44102
Free books to prisoners in OH only. Request by subject only.

DC BOOKS TO PRISONERS,
P.O. Box 34190, Washington, DC 20043-4190
Free and nationwide. Only two books per request. Request by subject. Only one request every 5 months. Lower priority placed on the following: New England, OR, WA, PA, OH, NY, NJ, IL.

INSIDE BOOKS PROJECT, c/o 12th Street Books,
827 W. 12th St, Austin, TX 78701
Free to prisoners in TX only. Request by subject only.

INTERNATIONALIST PRISON BOOK COLLECTIVE,
405 W. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
New program that sends free books to: AL, MS, and some prisons in NC only.

LOUISIANA BOOKS 2 PRISONERS,
1631 Elysian Fields Ave. #117, New Orleans, LA 70117
Sends free books to prisoners in the following states: VA, WV, KY, TN, AR, NC, SC, LA, MS, AL, GA, and FL. Women and LA prisoners are prioritized.

MIDWEST PAGES TO PRISONERS PROJECT,
c/o Boxcar Books & Community Center,
408 E. 6th St, Bloomington, IN 47408
Sends free books to prisoners in the following states: AR, AZ, FL, IA, IN, KY, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, OK, SD, TN, and WI only.

NYC BOOKS THROUGH BARS, c/o Bluestockings Bookstore,
172 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
Free, nationwide, except MI. Specializes in political and history. Also literary fiction and other educational books. No religion books.

PRISON LIBRARY PROJECT,
915C W. Foothill Blvd, PMB-128, Claremont, CA 91711
Free books: self-help, personal and spiritual growth, wellness, and metaphysical books. Free resource guide available upon request.

BOUND TOGETHER BOOKSTORE,
c/o Prison Literature Project,
2022 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94720
No OR or TX requests. Others: request free books by subject only.

READ BETWEEN THE BARS, c/o Daily Planet Publishing,
P.O. Box 1589, Tucson, AZ 85702
Free books, serves AZ prisoners only.

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN BOOKS TO PRISONERS,
P.O. Box 515, Urbana, IL 61803
Sends all types of free books to state and federal prisoners (in IL only).

WISCONSIN BOOKS TO PRISONERS, c/o Rainbow Bookstore,
426 W. Gilman St, Madison, WI 53703
Free books to prisoners in WI (and GLBT prisoners nationwide).

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INFORMATION SERVICES

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION (ACLU) - NATIONAL PRISON PROJECT,
915 15th St NW, 7th Floor, Washington DC 20005
Write for list of publications and the contact information for your state.

DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION & DEFENSE FUND,
3075 Adeline St, Suite 210, Berkeley, CA 94703
Provides basic information about disability rights laws and referrals to prisoners in California. Write for materials.

FEDERAL CITIZEN INFORMATION CENTER,
Dept WWW, Pueblo, CO 81009
Many free/low cost documents for federal programs. Request catalog.

NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFERENCE SERVICE,
P.O. Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20849-6000
Offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development.

PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFETY & JUSTICE,
P.O. Box 40085, Portland, OR 97240-0085
Works on changing public safety laws and policy in OR. Newsletter "Justice Matters" and Prisoner Support Directory available upon request.

LEGAL PUBLICATIONS & EDUCATION:

BLACKSTONE CAREER INSTITUTE,
1011 Brookside Rd, Ste 300, P.O. Box 3717, Allentown, PA 18106-3717
Low-cost paralegal course by mail.

INNOCENCE PROJECT,
100 5th Ave, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011
Accepts post-conviction cases where DNA testing can yield conclusive proof of innocence. All cases for consideration should be mailed with a brief factual summary of the case and a list of the evidence used against the defendant. Please do not send documents.