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Profiles created
Number of people in BOP who have built profiles to begin documenting preparations for success.
Words written
By writing, people develop skills and critical thinking that translate into jobs and contributing lives as good citizens.
Points earned
We assign points to participants who invest time and energy to memorialize how they're working to prepare for success upon release.
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PartnershipTotal learning hours logged on the Edovo platform through Prison Professors content.
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Free Resources Designed for Your Role
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.
“Dear Michael SANTOS JAN 1, 2026. Thank you for coming to the Mendota FCI Camp on Dec 15, 2025. It WAS such a blessing to see you and hear you speak. I was the guy who wrote a letter to you and read it to you. Thanking you of all the videos I watch you made when I was in Winnebago County Jail. You...”
“Dear Michael, I hope you are doing well. My name is Luis R. Chapa. You probably don't remember me, but we met at the town-hall meeting with Deputy Director Smith at FCI Victorville II. Prior to this visit, you had been here as a guest speaker, but unfortunately, I was unable to make it to your s...”
“Hello Prison Professors. My name is Travis Borup and I am a prisoner at Lompoc Low FCI | in California. It would be awesome if you guys would please send me your free work book so I can get started. I would like to have it so I can set myself up for a better future for my family and I. Please send...”
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.
Prepare for the World That Is Coming
Artificial intelligence makes people and businesses more efficient. Learn as much as possible about the emerging technology, even if you cannot access computers.
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Build and Build Today
To get the results you want, build systems and measure progress daily. The more deliberate you are, the more you advance pathways to succeed.
Feb 12, 2026
Advocacy and You
Become an advocate for the outcomes you want to see. The small steps you take today can lead you to better outcomes.
Feb 11, 2026
Shon Hopwood Lawman
Criminal convictions bring collateral consequences, and learning about the rise and fall of others can help us engineer a better path.
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