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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Let’s dive into Finding 8 of our new report: Reentry Planning & Success. Listen to the stories of those who have experienced free prison and jail communication and learn more at ConnectFamiliesNow.com/PowerOfFree.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

When people can stay connected to those who love them — and imagine a life after incarceration — they’re more likely to invest in their own growth. This is Finding 7 of our new report: Rehabilitation. Visit connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Phones are one of the most volatile places in the prison. With free communication, there's less tension, meaning fewer conflicts and disciplinary infractions. This is Finding 6 of our new report: Calmer & Safer Facilities. Visit connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

76% of incarcerated people, 77% of family members, and all correctional staff reported improvements in stress, emotional stability, or overall wellbeing once calls became free. This is Finding 5 of our new report: Improved Health. Visit connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Nearly half of people in prisons are parents to children, and 18% of those children are four years old or younger. See how free calls help children. This is Finding 4 of our new report: Parenting & Child Development. Visit connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

When the cost barrier to communication is removed, families are stronger. 82% of families & 93% of incarcerated people agree free calls help rebuild relationships. This is Finding 3: Stronger Families of our new report. Visit connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Families have already saved more than $622 million thanks to free communication policies in prisons and jails. That's money for groceries, rent, and futures they couldn't plan before. This is Finding 2: Financial Relief of our new report. Visit connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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Vera Institute of Justice @vera.org · 15/05/2026

“That’s one thing about these phone calls that you don’t get in a letter—you can hear the smile.” New research from @worthrises.bsky.social shows that when prison and jail communication is free, everyone benefits. poweroffree.connectfamiliesnow.com

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Power of Free

How free communication in prisons and jails is transforming lives, strengthening families, and reshaping reentry.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Thanks to free calling policies, incarcerated people made nearly 600 million more calls, totaling 6.4 billion mins, than they otherwise would. Call usage jumped 80% in prisons and doubled in jails. This is Finding 1: Increased Connection of our new report. Visit connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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S.T.O.P.—Surveillance Technology Oversight Project @stopspyingny.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

"Families who have done nothing wrong are caught up in this surveillance — their voices are recorded, databased and stored for years, if not forever." @biancatylek.bsky.social @worthrises.bsky.social #Securus #Rikers

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S.T.O.P.—Surveillance Technology Oversight Project @stopspyingny.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

"...Brooklyn Defenders warned of 'a community surveillance apparatus that reaches far beyond jail walls, sweeping up the families, friends, and communities of incarcerated New Yorkers without their knowledge.'" @bklyndefender.bsky.social #Securus #Rikers www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/12/r...

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City Jails Renew Contract With Phone Provider Amid Concerns of AI Snooping on Detainee Calls

Advocates warn the Securus system could funnel intimate detainee call details into the company’s AI tools.

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Letters for Liberation @letters4liberation.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Communication shouldn't be a commodity. When our loved ones can make and receive phone calls without worrying about the cost, they experience more connection, real financial relief, stronger families, improved mental and physical health, safer facilities, and better odds of coming—and staying—home.

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FWD.us @fwd.us · 12/05/2026

Over 330K incarcerated people now have access to fully free phone calls! Check out the landmark report published by @worthrises.bsky.social about the impact that free communication policies have had across the country. It’s truly amazing. ⬇️

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New Jersey Policy Perspective @njpolicy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

New Jersey needs to prioritize connection over corporate profits. "We are lining the pockets by the millions of private prison communications companies that are profiting off of our incarcerated people and their families every day,” said @marleinau.bsky.social. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/05/11/n...

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In NJ prisons, digital access comes at a price for inmates and their families • New Jersey Monitor

NJ prison officials say their switch to a new telecommunications vendor will save incarcerated people money. But those in custody have doubts.

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Marleina @marleinau.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

In Trenton right now with @worthrises.bsky.social to push for policy that puts families above corporate profits.

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Vera Institute of Justice @vera.org · 07/05/2026

“I’m free, but I’m in prison.” More than half a million mothers are raising children with an incarcerated co-parent, shouldering the costs associated with incarceration, additional domestic labor, and childcare on their own. Read their stories:

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I’m Free, but I’m in Prison

The Economic Impacts on Mothers of Having an Incarcerated Co-parent

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FWD.us @fwd.us · 06/05/2026

Communication is a lifeline, not a luxury. Millions of people behind bars and their families know this, but a new report by our partners at @worthrises.bsky.social makes the case shockingly clear. Families should not be charged to keep in touch with their loved ones. ⬇️

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Prisoners' Legal Services of Massachusetts @plsma.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We are proud to share a new report showing the impact of the free communication policies we’ve fought for with our partners at @worthrises.bsky.social. When we remove the price tag from human connection, we all win. Read the report at poweroffree.connectfamiliesnow.com

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Bianca Tylek @biancatylek.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This is the culmination of 8 years of work, and I couldn’t feel more grateful for what we’ve been able to do at Worth Rise. I remember our first Connecting Families campaign in NYC, and our belief that this was right. Today, the data couldn’t be clearer: free communication changes everything.

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Ra Avis @rarasaur.substack.com · 05/05/2026

In prison, the cost of a phone call made me think twice before making one. Incarceration was a financial crisis — every moment of connection had a price. Where I work now, we fight to make calls free for impacted families like mine. Our new report shows what a difference that makes, for everyone.

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a Me @amejx.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

There are SO MANY reasons #NorthCarolina needs free prison communication. Improved connection, mental health, rehab, operational stability & safety (for all). poweroffree.connectfamiliesnow.com/assets/resou... #ncpol @ncgovernor.bsky.social @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social @southey4senate.bsky.social

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The results are in, it’s time to make phone calls free in prisons and jails everywhere! Read the full report, watch video stories, access tools and resources, and take action at connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree. Join the fight to connect families!

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Power of Free

How free communication in prisons and jails is transforming lives, strengthening families, and reshaping reentry.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

REENTRY PLANNING & SUCCESS: You can't come home if you can't call home. Free calls allow people to coordinate housing, jobs, and treatment so they can be successful upon release. It’s an investment in public safety that pays dividends when people return prepared. vimeo.com/1188849398?f...

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Power of Free: Reentry Planning & Success

This is "Power of Free: Reentry Planning & Success" by Press on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

REHABILITATION: Free communication makes all other rehabilitative programs more effective. Sustained connection helps incarcerated people remain connected to who they are beyond incarceration and creates hope for the future, reinforcing and expanding their rehabilitative efforts.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

LESS VIOLENCE & OPERATIONAL DISRUPTION: Free calls reduce tensions and make facilities safer for everyone. Every correctional staff member interviewed — from counselors to COs to commissioners — recommended free call policies to other agencies.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

IMPROVED MENTAL & MEDICAL HEALTH: Isolation is a health crisis. Free communication has reduced the emotional weight of separation, enabled incarcerated people to engage in their own healing, and improved the overall mental well-being of both those inside and their families.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

PARENTING & CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Incarcerated parents are now part of their children's daily lives — helping with homework and offering guidance. This consistent presence is critical for childhood development and helps mitigate the intergenerational harm of incarceration. vimeo.com/1188574923?f...

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Power of Free: Parenting and Child Development

This is "Power of Free: Parenting and Child Development" by Press on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

STRONGER FAMILY & COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS: Without the stress of counting the minutes, conversations shifted from transactional agenda to relational connections. These bonds create support that flows both ways, fostering accountability, and a renewed hope for the future.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

FINANCIAL RELIEF: Free call policies have saved families $622 MILLION, 73% of savings flowing to Black and brown families, who are disproportionately impacted by incarceration. Families saved as much as $1,800 annually, allowing them to pay down debt and invest in their futures.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

INCREASED CONNECTION: Incarcerated people made 600 MILLION more calls, totaling 6.4 BILLION call minutes. Daily call usage jumped from 25 to 44 mins in prisons and doubled in jails. The change was immediate, allowing incarcerated people to emerge from isolation. vimeo.com/1188574670?f...

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Power of Free: Increased Connection

This is "Power of Free: Increased Connection" by Press on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

For decades, predatory telecoms forced families to choose between paying rent and connecting with their loved ones behind bars. But the tide has turned. With our partners, we have successfully made calls free in dozens of jurisdictions. We studied them, and here’s what we found…

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

NEW @worthrises.bsky.social REPORT! Critical Connections: The Power of Free Communication in Prisons and Jails We analyzed data from correctional systems that made calls free, covering 330,000 incarcerated people. The results are remarkable. Read the report at connectfamiliesnow.com/poweroffree.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Okland Construction, Cator Ruma & Associates, and Elevatus Architecture are under contract to build Idaho's firing squad execution chamber. They can say no. With @deathpenaltyaction.bsky.social, we're holding them accountable until they do. www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/c...

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‘Sick and wrong’: Boise firm designing Idaho firing squad chamber draws protest

“Would you be building the cross that they hung Jesus on?” one advocate asked at Tuesday’s gathering.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

You should read our FAQ where we address this. It’s simply not true. For example, Fidelity has access to all the same index funds and yet doesn’t appear in the top 20 shareholders of these private prisons. It is very possible to not invest in private prisons and keep your money in the market.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The nation’s largest retirement plan provider Vanguard is also a major investor in the private prisons that profit from immigrant detention. Join us April 9 at 3pm ET to learn how your organization can take action to #DropVanguard. Register here: bit.ly/drop-vanguar...

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

TONIGHT! Join us in NYC for a screening of the Oscar-nominated film The Alabama Solution, a remarkable exposition of the violence and exploitation of our prison system using the only method possible: contraband phones. A Code for Connection event. bit.ly/nyc-alabama-solution

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Prison telecom is a multibillion-dollar industry built on exploiting the isolation of incarcerated people. On March 7+8, join us at Code for Connection in NYC — a hackathon to build a free, open-source communications platform. bit.ly/code-for-connection

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Hackathon Registration: Code for Connection — Open Lines, Open Source

Saturday, March 7 – Sunday, March 8, 2026 | New York City Today, prison telecommunications corporations charge families exorbitant fees to stay connected, driving one in three into debt. Code for Conn...

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

GOOD NEWS! Private prison GEO Group tried to avoid trial for unjustly withholding wages from immigrant detainees by appealing to SCOTUS, claiming it should be afforded government immunity as a contractor. The Court just UNANIMOUSLY ruled against GEO Group. www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

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Supreme Court deals setback to ICE detention contractor in fight over detainee work

The justices denied GEO Group’s bid to toss out a lawsuit claiming prisoners in Colorado were illegally forced to work.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Join @biancatylek.bsky.social tonight in Durham, NC, for a book talk on The Prison Industry at @scsjofficial.bsky.social with Dr. Craig Waleed as we discuss how we got to this moment and what we can do to change it. eventbrite.com/e/the-prison...

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The Prison Industry: How It Works and Who Profits

Come join us for a lively discussion on the ins and outs of the prison industry - who's making money and how it all works!

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

New reporting from The Prospect shows how both Democratic and Republican jurisdictions keep CoreCivic and GEO afloat through state and local contracts. These deals built the infrastructure now powering Trump’s detention crackdown and ongoing abuses. tinyurl.com/3tpkf99m

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State and Local Contracts Prop Up For-Profit Prisons - The American Prospect

CoreCivic and GEO Group profit from Trump’s immigration policies while also receiving lucrative contracts from state and local governments, including areas controlled by Democrats.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Excellent new report from Beyond the Bars exposes how temp agencies have become the default and often only employers for millions of folks with criminal records, and lays out a roadmap for organizing workers with records to win dignified work. Read it: Bit.ly/TheTempTrap

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Corporate resistance works: manufacturers have refused to sell drugs for lethal injection, suppliers have prohibited the use of their gas executions, and architects have refused to build death chambers. It's your turn to take action to stop this atrocity. worthrises.org/firingsquad

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Worth Rises — Stop Corporations from Profiting Off of the Death Penalty

Worth Rises campaign to stop corporations from enabling Alabama's nitrogen gas execution protocol.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Recently, we sent Elevatus and Okland a formal letter demanding that the firms withdraw from all execution-related design work in Idaho and commit not to participate in such projects in the future. They have not responded. Now we need your help.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

For Elevatus, its participation directly violates the Code of Ethics of the American Institute of Architects, to which the firm belongs, which clearly states: “Members shall not knowingly design spaces intended for execution.”

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

TRIGGER WARNING: Here's how Elevatus architects and Okland contractors — everyday Americans — talk about building a firing squad execution chamber. "They would like a floor drain... It's OK if they have to mop/squeegee [bodily] liquids into the drain."

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

These executions cannot happen without private-sector involvement. Architects and contractors must design, build, or retrofit the chambers where human beings will be strapped down and shot to death. In Idaho, Elevatus Architecture and Okland Construction have taken the job.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Firing squad executions inflict extreme physical destruction, cause immense psychological trauma, and violate evolving standards of decency. International human rights experts warn the method violates human rights law and constitutes cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment.

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Idaho lawmakers have passed a law making firing squad — a method widely condemned as barbaric and inhumane — the primary execution method in the state. t.co/IYFwgwy2LI

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Worth Rises @worthrises.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

For more than a decade, states have struggled to obtain lethal-injection drugs. Public outrage over botched, torturous executions has only grown. Many states have backed away from the death penalty. But others are doubling down — and searching for new ways to kill.

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