Prison: The Hidden Sentence

06/18/2026

Join Connecting 4 Justice International and Prison Families Alliance for an evening with filmmaker Scott Wisenbaker for a screening and Q&A of The Grip — a powerful documentary that sheds light on what's possible when recovery, accountability, and opportunity come together inside our jail systems. Link - https://tinyurl.com/thegripmovie

The Grip follows The Solution Program and IGNITE partnership, showcasing how entrepreneurship training, emotional intelligence, mentorship, and real-world reentry preparation can break cycles of addiction and recidivism — and give people a pathway to stay free, sober, and productive after release.

This film asks a simple but urgent question:

What happens when we stop managing the problem and start creating solutions?

Come be part of an evening that inspires awareness, connection, and change. Together, we can rethink reentry, recovery, and rehabilitation — and recognize that meaningful change is possible when people are given purpose, structure, and opportunity.

Documentary Screening and Q & A
Online - Link will be sent with Registration
June 22, 2026
4:00 PST | 5:00 MTN | 6:00 Central | 7:00 EST

Link - https://tinyurl.com/thegripmovie

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05/10/2026

Prison is often seen as an ending, but for Jonas Royster, the real transformation began after his release – when deep self-introspection led him to take ownership of his life and turn his lived experience into a powerful force for change.

Jonas Royster shares how he underwent a transformation after his time behind bars and discovered his purpose: to guide others towards probation success.

04/07/2026

Mark your calendar for May 23, 2:30-5:30 for an eye-opening encounter of humanizing both sides of the bars.

11/30/2025

Consider Prison Families Alliance on Giving Tuesday - December 2.

11/25/2025

The holidays can be a challenging time, along with special occasions. Listen to the Prison the Hidden Sentence - Navigating the Holidays series:

Tune in as Julia Lazareck and Barbara Allan share insights, encouragement, and practical tips to navigate the holidays when a loved one is incarcerated.

11/25/2025

Prison the Hidden Sentence podcast to help you through the holidays. Here's the 2nd podcast:

Tune in to find support in navigating the holiday season with an incarcerated loved one. Make the holidays special, even with an empty seat at the table.

11/25/2025

The holidays can be challenging when there's an empty seat at the table. Here's a series of podcasts recorded that can help you get through the holidays. You can do this, you are not alone, there is always hope and we will continue to provide support and raise awareness.

Barbara Allan and some guests share experiences and innovative approaches to support individuals in navigating the holidays with an incarcerated loved one.

11/16/2025

We've posted over 100 podcasts that have reached and helped thousands of people across the nation, and even international followers. With over 50,000 downloads we're opening up to share with the right company or person to sponsor the podcast. Listen to the podcast; scroll through the list and select one that speaks to you. The podcast is also on all streaming platforms. Email [email protected] for sponsorship information, or if you have a story to share. Thank you.

WELCOME TO SEASON 5 of The Hidden Sentence Podcast. The purpose of this podcast and it’s blog is to help educate and empower those who have or had a loved one in prison. Did you know that the chances are very high that someone you know has had a loved one incarcerated? Or maybe you are part of the...

11/10/2025

SATURDAY 11/15, 4pm PST: Caring for Yourself Through the Holidays (PFA Workshop - Online FREE) is a compassionate and interactive workshop designed for individuals with incarcerated loved ones. Together, we’ll explore the hidden sentence families carry, recognize the emotional landscape that surfaces during the season, and work on normalizing the experience of grief, stress, and longing. Participants will learn why you deserve care, too and discover practical ways to nurture emotional well-being through coping strategies, self-care, and community support. The session includes wellness tools and resources to help you move through the holidays with resilience, balance, and hope.

Caring for Yourself Through the Holidays is a compassionate and interactive workshop designed for individuals with incarcerated loved ones. Together, we’ll explore the hidden sentence families carry, recognize the emotional landscape that surfaces during the season, and work on normalizing the exp...

11/04/2025

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