Resources: Regional Advocacy Organizations

Legal Services for Prisoners, Inc., (L.S.P.) is a non-profit group that provides legal services to indigent inmates in Kansas correctional facilities. The program’s goal is to ensure that prisoners’ rights to the courts are met to pursue non-frivolous claims. L.S.P. assist inmates with the unique legal problems which arise out of their incarceration and help to augment the normal Facility Counseling Services. They do not represent inmates for money damages or most other civil matters, but can provide information on who to contact to seek counsel and in some instances how to proceed pro se in such cases. Serves individuals in Kansas only.

The Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC) is comprised of Maine prisoners, their friends and families, and others committed to humane changes in Maine's prison system. They focus on solitary confinement, inhumane conditions of confinement, and reentry services. They may also connect you with other organizations and advocates that can help with support and reentry. Write a letter to PO Box 446, Lisbon ME 04250 or email.  Serves individuals in Maine only.

Our mission is to advance justice and equity across Mississippi by centering the leadership and voices of justice-impacted people. We build community-led solutions in housing, public health and safety, youth and criminal justice, prison reform, workforce development, reentry, participatory defense, and civic engagement. Rooted in liberation, healing, and restoration, we dismantle oppressive systems, confront the culture of incarceration, and create pathways of intervention, prevention, and second chances shifting the narrative from punishment to possibility, and from neglect to nurturing. Serves Mississippi only.

Ohio Justice and Policy Center supports directly impacted communities through advocacy projects, education and community outreach. Main programs include Second Chance, to help with record expungement; Beyond Guilt, for unfairly sentenced individuals whose minimum sentence must be 20 years or greater and at least 5 years are remaining on their sentence; and Human Rights in Prison for individuals who have experienced inhumane conditions inside - In order for OJPC to investigate your case, you must exhaust all internal grievance processes within the ODRC institution. Incarcerated indivduals must apply themselves for consideration for the Beyond Guilt or Human Rights projects. If you do not have access to a printer, please email humanrights@ohiojpc.org with your name, ODRC #, and institution. OJPC will mail one application to the incarcerated individual. Serves Ohio only.