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Whether you're facing charges, preparing for the journey ahead, supporting a loved one, representing clients, or working in corrections, choose the path below to access relevant tools and resources.
Your Story Has Power. Put it On Record by Writing.
Whether you're facing charges, serving time, or rebuilding after release, your journey matters. Document your growth, demonstrate accountability, and build a record showing merit and why you're worthy of higher levels of liberty.
“When I went before the parole board, I showed them my profile. 847 lessons completed, over 50,000 words written. They could see I wasn't just talking about change—I was living it. That profile helped me earn my freedom.”
Join 4,907+ people building documented records of preparation. We designed our dashboards to support real-world decision making that can lead to higher levels of liberty, based on merit.
Document Your Growth
Every lesson completed, every reflection written—your profile captures the work you're putting in. Create a record to show why you're worthy of relief.
Show Decision-Makers
Judges, parole boards, and employers look for evidence of change. Your profile provides tangible evidence of your commitment to transformation.
Track Your Progress
Watch your progress grow with the points you earn. See how far you've come—and stay motivated by documenting each milestone.
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Lessons, books, and podcasts—created by people who earned the highest level of liberty, at the soonest time, and succeeded upon release.
Daily Lessons
Short, practical lessons that help you prepare, build skills, and document progress toward reentry.
Free Books
Books that teach and inspire, showing how to prepare for different stages of the journey, and work toward the best possible outcomes.
Podcasts
Real conversations with formerly incarcerated people and others who can offer insights and strategies to grow through the crisis of confinement.
Stories of Transformation
Real voices from people who've used our programs to prepare for success.
““Since being incarcerated, I chose to memorialize my journey and earn my freedom the way Prison Professors teaches. Through Edovo I completed courses on substance abuse recovery, personal finance, lifestyle balance, criminal thinking, and the Digital Economy. Studying the work and life of Michael Sa...”
““Looking at a possible life sentence or multiple decades in prison, I found encouragement through your story and your courses. During my first prison term I followed the wrong advice and stayed on the wrong path, but Prison Professors showed me that I can use this time differently — with dignity, ed...”
““Over the past eleven days I’ve been learning a huge amount about the Digital Economy through the Edovo system here in prison. I just wanted to send my heartfelt thanks and gratitude because your videos have opened my mind to knowledge and possibilities I never considered before.” — Phillip Garcia...”
Daily Lessons
Practical strategies and hard-earned wisdom to help you navigate the system, prepare for what's ahead, and build a path to success.
Mission Before Money: Why Prison Professors Exists
Michael Santos shares why Prison Professors is driven by mission, not money. After 26 years in prison, he built financial independence to dedicate his life to empowering justice-impacted individuals with free educational resources, breaking cycles of recidivism and poverty.
May 6, 2026
Returning to Prison to Plant Seeds for Success
After serving 26 years, Michael Santos now returns to federal prisons to inspire. He teaches that today's decisions shape tomorrow's opportunities, urging individuals to sow seeds for a better future, regardless of their past. Prison Professors provides free resources to help.
Apr 30, 2026
Helping People in Prison Become CEOs of Their Lives
Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors, shares his journey from prison to empowering others. Learn how justice-impacted individuals can become 'CEOs of their lives' through education, accountability, and building a record of growth for a successful reentry.
Apr 21, 2026
What to Expect on Your First Day in Federal Prison
The first day in federal prison can be overwhelming. Learn what to expect during intake, from processing to strip searches, and how to maintain composure. Michael Santos shares essential strategies for navigating initial procedures and beginning your adjustment with dignity and purpose.Get Free Guidance for Your Situation
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