I believe the only way the crime will go down is if we have quality programming on the inside and the outside.  We need training to see that ultimately the outcome of good behaviors will be much better than those of criminal behaviors. Everyone benefits from programs like Free Minds.

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“The journals you all gave us changed everything for me.  There was just so much that I needed to get off of my chest.  Things I wanted to say, but didn’t know how before I joined Free Minds.”

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“Free Minds keeps me focused on doing better and giving back to the young people who are now where I once was.”—Maurice, age 23

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Terrell was arrested and charged as an adult with armed robbery at the age of 16. He joined Free Minds just prior to his transfer to federal prison. He quickly became a loyal and enthusiastic member, writing us stacks of letters, as well as requesting, reading and reviewing more than 25 books during his incarceration.

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“Because of books, I have a totally different understanding of my life and the world around me.”

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