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For many inmates leaving prison to re-enter society, the fear of failure is a way of life. Will I find a job? Who would hire me? Will my family accept me or trust me? Where will I live? Will I have to revert to crime to support myself? These are just a few of thousands of questions that ex-prisoners think about as they move from incarceration to a free society. The following information further explains the plot of the ex-prisoners journey to a free society.

Number of Blacks in Prison
Nears 1 Million

"We're incarcerating an entire generation of people." Laurie Levensen, Dean of Loyola Law School

The number of African American adults behind bars will hit the million mark for the first time, according to an analysis of Justice Department statistics. That represents nearly an eightfold increase from three decades ago, when there were only 133,226 blacks in prison.

Preventive Crime

In recent years, the Preventive Medicine Movement has exploded in both new research and products sales of natural supplements. Consumers have decided that there must be a better way to find the root of their problems, improve their health and avoid life-threatening diseases that are considered by the medical society to be incurable. While we are grateful for modern medicine practices, simple preventive medicine programs have proven to be far less expensive and painful.

Testimony

I was happy to receive your publication. .. Each article that I read was
very encouraging and enlightening. I am now on my journey toward purpose. I
know that this publication was God sent. This gift that you have birthed
will open so many eyes and change so many eyes of fellow brothers. Keep up
the good work. I wish to continue in correspondence with you, as well as
assist you in any way possible. Again, thank you for reaching out to us, we
need Brothers International.

N. Stephens, Inmate
Washington, DC

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers Researchers

Journalist - Brothers is looking for 500 to 750 word feature stories and
bios on successful African American men.

Criminal Justice Research - Brothers is looking for current statistics on prison population, recidivism and blacks in prison.

African American History Professionals and Students - Brothers is looking for historical/ inspirational articles on noted black men. Articles can be 500 to 1000 words.

Psychologist - Brothers is looking for articles on behavior modification and overcoming addiction. Articles can be 500 to 1000 words.

About Brothers

Brothers International is a 501C-3 non-profit corporation founded by Derwin Stewart. Brothers is governed by a board of Advisors that are outstanding national leaders from various professional backgrounds. Brothers develops culturally sensitive and biblically based programs for incarcerated and at risk African American males.

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Brothers International
P.O. Box 855
Lanham, Maryland 20706

Phone: 1-800-738-3070

Fax: (301) 218-9558

Email:
correspondence@brothersonline.com

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