“To tell you the truth, I expected to get locked up. My friends and I knew that one of two things was going to happen to us. We were going to prison or we were going to be killed. We accepted that. It was part of the life we were living and it’s all we saw in our community. And here’s what’s crazy: we were content with it. Well, I’m not content with it now!” says Robert, 24.
Juan’s Story
November 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
Anthony’s Story
November 19, 2014 by 3 Comments
“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.”
Maurice’s Story
April 28, 2014 by 3 Comments
“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
Terrell
December 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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.
