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Free resources and a platform to support self-advocacy and preparation for release.
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Every day we're working to advance our mission of opening more opportunities for people to earn freedom through merit:
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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.
I'm Facing Charges
The system may overwhelm you. Learn to prepare for each stage.
- Prepare for your best outcome
- Understand what's coming next
- Build your case for leniency
My Loved One Is Inside
You're not alone in this journey.
- Stay connected & supportive
- Navigate the system together
- Plan for their return home
I Represent Clients
Strengthen your defense strategy and help your clients help themselves.
- Mitigation resources
- Client preparation resources
- Sentencing advocacy guides
I Work in Corrections
Reduce recidivism. Transform lives.
- Proven program curriculum
- Implementation support
- Measurable outcomes
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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.
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.
REAL STORIES, REAL FREEDOM
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.
Stories of Transformation
Real voices from people who've used our programs to prepare for success.
“It was an honor to be able to take and complete Michael Santos' "Mastermind" and "Preparing for Success After Prison" courses. I am currently serving a life sentence in the Alabama Department of Corrections as a first-time offender and have served more than 26 years in prison. These programs gave...”
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“While serving my sentence, I discovered Michael Santos' "Preparing for Success After Prison" program through the Edovo app on my tablet. I found the course informative, inspiring, and aspirational. Like many people facing release, I worried about whether I would be given a fair chance to earn a li...”
Latest Lessons
Practical strategies and hard-earned wisdom to help you navigate the system, prepare for what's ahead, and build a path to success.
Brain aneurysm
Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors, reveals his recent brain aneurysm diagnosis. He shares how this unexpected health challenge has reshaped his perspective on life, gratitude, and his steadfast commitment to empowering justice-impacted individuals through education and accountability.
Jul 15, 2026
The Barriers I Faced Building Prison Professors — and How I Overcame Them
After 26 years in prison, Michael Santos faced immense hurdles building Prison Professors, a nonprofit dedicated to criminal justice reform. Learn how he navigated industry resistance, achieved financial independence, and convinced administrators to support free educational programs aimed at ending recidivism and empowering individuals for successful reentry.
Jul 7, 2026
How I Moved Myself From a Maximum-Security Penitentiary to the Right Prison — On Purpose
After witnessing violence in a maximum-security penitentiary, Michael Santos made a calculated decision to move prisons. He details his unique strategy to transfer to an institution that supported his graduate studies, prioritizing education above all else to redefine his future.
Jul 4, 2026
Cybersecurity Course for our Curriculum
Michael Santos's recent experience with severe cyberattacks revealed a critical need for digital safety education. This led Prison Professors to develop a new cybersecurity course, empowering justice-impacted individuals with essential skills to protect their online future and maintain trust. Learn how to safeguard your digital life.Get Free Guidance for Your Situation
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