Earning Freedom Playbook
The Prison Professors Charitable Corporation created this booklet specifically for defense attorneys and justice-impacted individuals seeking resources and guidance through the complexities of the criminal justice system. Developed by Michael Santos, who served 26 years in federal prison and emerged with strategies for success, this resource provides valuable self-directed lessons and tools. Attorneys and their clients can benefit from structured methods to build mitigation strategies, restore confidence, and prepare for successful reintegration into society.
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The Prison Professors Charitable Corporation created this booklet specifically for defense attorneys and justice-impacted individuals seeking resources and guidance through the complexities of the criminal justice system. Developed by Michael Santos, who served 26 years in federal prison and emerged with strategies for success, this resource provides valuable self-directed lessons and tools. Attorneys and their clients can benefit from structured methods to build mitigation strategies, restore confidence, and prepare for successful reintegration into society.
Inside this booklet, readers will discover:
How to effectively build mitigation strategies for sentencing hearings and beyond.
Self-directed resources that clients can use independently at every stage of their criminal justice journey.
Insights from historical leaders like Nelson Mandela, Viktor Frankl, Frederick Douglass, and Mahatma Gandhi on overcoming adversity and building resilience.
Guidance on how to memorialize efforts using Prison Professors Talent, a digital portfolio to document personal growth and rehabilitation efforts.
The importance of self-advocacy to improve judicial outcomes and achieve the highest level of liberty, at the soonest possible time.
This booklet empowers defense attorneys and their clients by providing actionable guidance for every stage of the criminal justice journey—from pre-sentencing through community confinement and supervised release.
Author: Michael Santos
Publisher: Prison Professors Charitable Corporation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization)
Contact Email: BrochureL@PrisonProfessors.org
Website: www.PrisonProfessors.org
Principles we teach
The origins of our self-directed courses began with readings of Socrates, Frederick Douglass, Nelson Mandela, and modern leaders who teach us how to live as if we're the CEO of our life. To overcome any crisis, or build solutions, follow the principles of our Straight-AÂ Guide.
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Book reviews
Our books show that despite today's challenges, anyone can begin sowing seeds for a better future. Visit our books page. We recommend readers begin with Earning Freedom: Conquering a 45-Year Prison Term. Other books include self-directed exercises to prompt personal development through challenging times. [Reviews pulled from Amazon]
Who we serve
We offer resources that people who are going through a crisis or challenge can use to recalibrate. It's never too early or too late to begin building pathways to a better outcome. Each individual can build a body of work that opens opportunities for the next phase, empowering them to live meaningful, contributing lives.
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Incarcerated Learners
Get access to our lessons, books, or self-directed courses. Regardless of what staff do, you grow.
Correctional Facilities
Improve the culture of your facility, inspiring people to learn. Be the change you want to see.
Defense Attorneys and legal profession
Offering resources to help people develop assets for self-advocacy, building mitigation stories.
Family, loved ones, & Friends
Download daily lessons to inspire people in custody. Help them build self-confidence and prepare.
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