Prisoners need information. Local newspapers, mags, legal info on his case that you can easily pull down off the net, but he has no way of grabbing on his own – these materials keep your inmate knowledgeable and involved in real life.  Educational and research materials are hard to come by on the inside, be it a camp or state max.  You can encourage him and aid him in pursuing studies and learning while he is incarcerated so that his time inside is not totally wasted. A few books or a few pages downloaded from the Internet will keep him interested in what is happening on the outside or get him interested in some educational pursuits.  Studies are a healthy outlet that can counteract an otherwise dulling existence.  The “downtime” of prison life sucks for the most part, but strangely it offers an opportunity for a guy to regroup and maybe get going in a better direction.  Some studyin’, along with the sets and reps we all get into provide alternatives to the negative and destructive behavior that is so prevalent in the prison community. Give your GOODCON a break.  Show him you care!  Send in some info and some ideas.

Tags: cons, goodcons, inmate families, inmate news

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