A small nationwide organization of volunteers and former prisoners is hard at work informing prisoners and the public of imprisoned men’s and women’s constitutional rights.
Founded in 1972, The Coalition For Prisoners’ Rights advocacy organization has been sending its newsletter and resource list to prisoners and non-prisoners upon request since 1976.
The Coalition For Prisoners’ Rights say they believe that the police, courts, and penal system are dependent on poverty and racism for continuing institutionalization. They oppose punishment as a tool for positive social change and believe prisons as presently constituted are dangerous to community health, safety, and development.
The Coalition for Prisoners’ Rights is supported with in-kind and cash donations plus contributions from church groups and a few grants from progressive foundations. Stamps, as well as financial contributions, are welcome and necessary for the coalition to continue its service to prisoners throughout America. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to Prison Project of Santa Fe, a 501 (c) (3) organization.
Those interested in receiving the newsletter can send self-addressed stamped envelopes to: Coalition for Prisoners’ Rights, P.O. Box 1911, Santa Fe, NM. 87504. The organization will accept up to 12 envelopes at a time.
