Black & Pink National is a prison abolitionist organization dedicated to abolishing the criminal punishment system and liberating LGBTQIA2S+ people and people living with HIV/AIDS who are affected by that system through advocacy, support, and organizing. Headquartered in Omaha, Black and Pink has chapters in Denver, Missoula, and Providence.

Provides women (cisgender and transgender) in prison with free reading materials covering a wide range of topics. WPBP also has a free resource guide for women and trans prisoners. Partners with Black and Pink Minneapolis for correspondence (see LGBTQ resource section). Sends "A New Path," a reentry guide for those facing the threat of deportation to Mexico or Central America, upon request. Ofrecen materiales de lectura en Español. Only serves women and trans prisoners.

Serves: women’s state prisons in AZ, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, MN, MS, TN, TX, VT, WA; all women in Federal prisons, and trans women being housed in men’s prisons everywhere. Provides books in Spanish and can often get books in other languages, as well.

The National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors (NDCCS), formerly known as the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women, addresses the unique needs of victims and survivors of gender-based violence who have been criminalized as a result of their experiences of being abused. NDCCS does not provide direct legal representation; it works with defense teams of survivors by providing case-specific technical assistance, resources, and support. Accepts collects calls from criminalized survivors at 267-876-7027, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm ET. NDCCS works nationwide.

The Wisconsin Innocence Project (WIP) is a clinic at the University of Wisconsin Law School. WIP reviews cases of actual innocence. Must have at least seven years left of your sentence, and have a significant chance that substantial new evidence may be found to support a claim of innocence. This newly discovered evidence (NDE) could be physical evidence that was not previously subjected to forensic examination, such as DNA testing. NDE may also include non-physical evidence, such as from an eyewitness who was previously unknown or a recantation from a victim, if such a recantation is supported by other new evidence. Serves Wisconsin only.

Solitary Watch works to expose and oppose the use of solitary confinement in U.S. prisons and jails. They welcome submissions of non-fiction writing (up to 1500 words) and artwork by those currently or formerly serving time in solitary for their Voices from Solitary series, and pays $300 for published pieces. May not respond timely to letters. Limited resources available in Spanish. Serves people nationally.

The Sentencing Project is a national policy research and advocacy organization that works for a fair and effective criminal justice system by promoting sentencing reform and alternatives to incarceration. They produce reports on prison-related topics, including prison populations nationally,  state-by-state data, life sentences, voting rights, and more. May not respond to letters. Unable to provide individual legal assistance.

Publishes a monthly magazine that provides cutting edge review and analysis of prisoners' rights, court rulings and news concerning criminal justice-related issues.  Subscriptions are $36/yr incarcerated individuals and $90/yr for lawyers, government agencies and corporations.  Single copies of current or back issues are $6. PLN also sells many books related to prison issues, including The Habeas Citebook: Prosecutorial Misconduct, Prison Education Guide, The Disciplinary Self-Help Litigation Manual, The Habeas Citebook: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, and Prisoners' Self Help Litigation Manual. Write for a copy of the book list.

Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) is a volunteer visitation program for people incarcerated in federal and military prisons throughout the United States. PVS visits everyone without judgement with special priority given to those on death row, in solitary confinement, serving long sentences, or not receiving regular visits from family and friends. Has materials available in Spanish and limited Spanish speaking volunteers. Can visit anyone in federal or military facilities, including immigration detainees.

Prisoner Express News is published every six months and sent free of charge to incarcerated individuals throughout the United States. They are also available for download online. PE also sends books and educational packets as available. Prisoner Express has ongoing programs in creative writing, chess, meditation, journaling and art. Sends to people nationally.