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Recorded inside USP Coleman, this video features people discussing their experiences with Prison Professors programs while incarcerated. Hear their stories in their own words.

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200 videos covering prison preparation, reentry, education, and more.

Sep 30, 2026

How We Changed: Personal Growth at USP Coleman

Hear firsthand USP Coleman testimonials from participants in our prison education programs about finding a path to freedom. Incarcerated individuals share their personal journeys of finding hope and redemption through our curriculum. By focusing on self-advocacy and critical thinking, these men exp

Sep 2, 2026

Empowering Your Journey Through the Criminal Justice System | Free Resources from Prison Professors

Empowering Your Journey Through the Criminal Justice System | Free Resources from Prison Professors In this comprehensive video, Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors and a federal prison survivor of 26 years, shares vital strategies and free tools designed to help people impacted by the c

Sep 1, 2026

Visiting Federal Prisons across USA

From coast to coast, I’ve visited 86 federal prison locations—meeting with people in custody and staff and sharing pathways for earning freedom through merit.The journey continues. All Prison Professors resources remain free.PrisonProfessors.org I'm Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors Char

Jul 15, 2026

Overcoming Barriers to Justice: Building Prison Professors and Creating Pathways to Freedom

In this insightful video, Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors and former federal inmate, shares his remarkable journey of transformation and the challenges he faced in establishing a nonprofit dedicated to improving outcomes for people impacted by the criminal justice system. With 26 years

Jul 7, 2026

I Spent 26 Years in Prison—Here's What I Learned

Witnessing a death in prison forced me to seek a prison transfer and change my path. Learn the reality of navigating the system. Prison life is often misunderstood by those on the outside. Many assume you can simply request a move like checking out of a hotel, but the reality involves a complex, of

Jun 30, 2026

Why This Conference Has Prison Officials Rethinking Everything

Redefining the Federal Bureau of Prisons: Insights from the 2026 Wardens Conference Join Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors, and Justin Paperny as they discuss groundbreaking developments from the recent 2026 Federal Bureau of Prisons Wardens Conference held in Washington, D.C. This ins

Jun 29, 2026

From USP to Freedom: What Self-Advocacy Actually Looks Like

Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors and a formerly incarcerated individual, breaks down the complex process of moving through federal prison security levels—from United States Penitentiaries (USP) to Federal Correctional Institutions (FCI) and finally to camp placements. Drawing from his pe

Jun 29, 2026

Everything We Do Through Prison Professors Is 100% Free

In this insightful video, Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors, and Justin Paperny discuss the nonprofit organization’s mission to provide free, self-directed educational content to people incarcerated across the United States. Prison Professors is a fully independent nonprofit that operates

Jun 28, 2026

The Woman Who Served 21 Years And Became Prison's Greatest Reformer

Alice Johnson’s Extraordinary Journey: From Life Sentence to Pardon Czar of the United States In this inspiring video, Michael Santos, founder of Prison Professors, shares the remarkable story of Alice Johnson—who transformed her life after being sentenced to life plus 20 years on a drug convicti

Jun 27, 2026

Poverty and Prison Couldn't Stop Him—Here's Why

Hear the raw Josh Smith story and his journey from incarceration and poverty to building a business from the ground up. Learn the reality of overcoming systemic obstacles without having earned $30,000 annually. This video details the life of Josh Smith, focusing on his candid reflections regarding

Jun 23, 2026

Prison Time Credits: Advocating for Systemic Change #shorts

Even when the system isn't designed to help, you can choose to spend your time productively. This story explores turning incarceration into a period of growth and life transformation. #PrisonReform #PersonalGrowth #LifeStory #Productivity

Jun 23, 2026

Blockchain & Financial Literacy for Inmates: Future Ready #shorts

Financial literacy is crucial, and blockchain is the future of money. For individuals spending years in prison, learning these new technologies ensures they aren't blindsided upon release. #Blockchain #FinancialLiteracy #PrisonReform #FutureOfMoney

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