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March 1st 2019 SELF CARE for the OUTSIDER Part I In Part I of this two part article, Dawn and Jose, the “Insiders” Co-Chairs describe the importance of self care for those who support their incarcerated loved one.  Only by caring for themselves can they enjoy and maintain the mental and emotional stamina needed toContinue reading “Self Care for the ‘Outsider’”

Feb 1st 2019 AFTERMATH: A Reflection on the Recent Holiday Season  By: Jose Di Lenola (Side note: I’d like to put ICO business aside for the article and share a little about the holidays in prison.)    Squeezed into the man’s bowl, all nice and neat, was coconut rice, bean sauce, sweet potatoes, collard greens, friedContinue reading “Family From the Inside”

Jan 1st 2019 By: Jose Di Lenola I can say with confidence that most men I have interacted with during these twenty-three years of incarceration feel deep sadness for what their families are suffering because of their incarceration. Several times I have seen men break down in tears when the topic of family comes up. TheContinue reading “Family From the Inside: Helping the Incarcerated Stay Connected”

Dec 1st, 2018 1st IPFC “INSIDERS’ CHAPTER” Meet the Co-Coordinators: Dawn & Jose    Dawn and Jose met in Attica CF in 2012. They married in 2017 in Cayuga CF. They feel fortunate to have 2 visitation days and many hours on the phone each week. Jose Dilenola’s passions include teaching, writing, music and mentoring at riskContinue reading “Forming An “Insiders Chapter” of InterNational Prisoners’ Family Conference”