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Creating a Record of Self-Improvement in Prison | Michael Santos | Prison Professors

April 10, 2026

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In this insightful video, Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors and a federal prison alumnus of 26 years, shares a powerful strategy for anyone navigating the prison system: the importance of documenting your self-improvement journey. Michael explains how building a measurable record of progr

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