Record Progress: Earn Freedom Through Merit!
A free platform to document preparation for release.
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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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Everything You Need to Prepare
and Document Progress on Your Profile
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.
““You give me hope.” “I now see opportunities don’t stop opening for you as long as you keep critical thinking and learn how to utilize the prison system.” “Your courses show the importance of action and accountability.” “Thank you for being a mentor and helping me to have the right attitude.” “I...”
““You have inspired me to want more out of life.” “I’m on Edovo every day working on something to better myself because I don’t want to return to prison.” “You have inspired me to have so many ideas about what I want out of my future.” -Chrissie Harris Testimonial received via US Mail”
““I am a state inmate who is self-directed and uses the Securus platform for every learning purpose that I can.” “I too prepare myself with the understanding and intent that I am a viable social and economic asset wherever my environment.” “Success to me is the demonstration of that very mindset.”...”
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.
Building in Phases
Michael Santos shares his powerful journey of building success in phases, both in prison and post-release. Discover how intentional preparation, education, and measurable progress empower justice-impacted individuals to create meaningful futures. Learn the strategies that transform lives.
May 17, 2026
Impact at FCI Allenwood
Michael Santos details Prison Professors' mission, traveling to prisons like FCI Allenwood to empower individuals. Through self-directed learning and personal accountability, inmates prepare for successful reentry, as exemplified by Daniel King's transformation.May 14, 2026
Real People. Real Crypto. Real Stories.
Prison Professors, led by founder Michael Santos, is partnering with Binance Academy to bring crucial blockchain and crypto education to incarcerated individuals. Despite lack of internet access, this initiative empowers people in prison to prepare for the future, breaking cycles of recidivism and poverty.
May 13, 2026
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.Get Free Guidance for Your Situation
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