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June 03, 2021

70 Million Resources and GTL Partner to Bring Job Board to Tablets

GTL is now offering more resources focused on second chances to your incarcerated loved ones through a new partnership with 70 Million Resources, which helps connect people with criminal records with employment. As part of the partnership, GTL will add parts of 70 Million Resources’ online platform to tablets provided at participating facilities throughout the United States. Additionally, GTL will feature 70 Million Resources’ Commissary Club, the first social network for incarcerated individuals. One of...

May 25, 2021

Focusing on the Mental Wellbeing of Incarcerated Individuals

It is not enough to just talk about GTL’s commitment to transforming the incarceration experience into a rehabilitative journey—we must cultivate partnerships and offer resources that actually do so. With a focus on Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize that incarcerated individuals are often left behind. For that reason, we have entered into an exclusive partnership with Dr. Christian Conte, a mental health specialist in the field of...

May 19, 2021

Focusing on Mental Health Awareness Month

May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month for over 70 years and is a time to raise awareness about mental and behavioral health issues. In 2005, the Bureau of Justice Statistics concluded that 56% of state prisoners, 45% of Federal prisoners, and 64% of jailed inmates suffered from a mental illness. However, less than a...

May 07, 2021

Cherishing the Communication this Mother’s Day

If we’ve learned anything over the past year, it’s that connecting with others, especially loved ones, is so critical to one’s health and well-being. Communication helps everyone maintain the social relationships that create happiness and life satisfaction. At ConnectNetwork, we know communication technology is vital; it’s a lifeline for many families. It’s beyond doubt that being away...

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