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Have you had a family member spend time in prison?

Family Life Behind Bars is seeking two columnists who can produce a twice-monthly video about his or her experience and provide guidance for others in a similar situation.

No prior video experience or equipment is required. The videos would be about 2-3 minutes long. This part time position will not be sufficient to support yourself, but will provide a little extra spending money.

Click here to see some of… Continue

1. Columnist Makeba Lavan has a video explaining how to get reacquainted with a parent after they are released:
http://livesinfocus.org/prison/2009/02/23/makeba-getting-reacquainted-with-a-parent/


2. Carla Murphy has a personal piece about her cousin's lethal crime affected her family:

http://livesinfocus.org/prison/2009/02/16/essay/

3. So many people have written or called Lives in Focus about education for a family member when they are incarcerated. Mona called to ask for suggestions on ho… Continue

People who have an incarcerated family member naturally cycle through a range of difficult emotions as the years slowly pass. Some express their sadness, anxiety and fear through art, music or poetry.

To honor that great artwork, Family Life behind Bars is launching its inaugural Annual Arts Celebration & Competition.You are invited to enter the artwork you have produced that reflects the emotions you are feeling during your loved one’s incarceration.

The winners will receive checks for th… Continue

check out this piece on FamilyLifeBehindBars...

With presidential election almost here, it might be helpful to know the candidates' stance on criminal justice issues...

check out this profile about Felix Castro, one of the members on this board: http://livesinfocus.org/prison/2008/10/26/violence-and-gang-prevention-counselor/

There are three video pieces in which he describes his views on the issue of life and incarceration.

Thanks Felix!