American Civil Liberties Union

Prisoners' Rights:
The ACLU's National Prison Project is the only national litigation program on behalf of prisoners. Since 1972, the NPP has represented more than 100,000 men, women and children. The NPP continues to fight unconstitutional conditions and the "lock 'em up" mentality that prevails in the legislatures. Learn more about our project and take action to protect the rights guaranteed to all Americans.


ACLU Blog of Rights ACLU Legacy Challenge - See and Hear What Others Have Done

Freedom Files - Season 2
Ideological Exclusion

ACLU NewsfeedsACLU News Feed
ACLU Blog
ACLU Podcasts
ACLU National Prison Project Publication List (11/18/2002)

Journal, NPP's biannual newsletter featuring articles, reports, legal analysis, legislative news, and other developments in prisoners' rights. An annual subscription is $35 ($2 for prisoners). 

The Prisoners' Assistance Directory includes contact information and services descriptions for over 300 national, state, local and international organizations that provide assistance to prisoners, ex-offenders and families of prisoners. It also includes a bibliography of informative books, reports, manuals and newsletters of interest to prisoners and their advocates. The latest edition was published in January 2007. 

Play It Safer describes sexually transmitted diseases, the signs of disease, the importance of safer sex, and the need for treatment. Eleven of the most common STDs are explained, from Chancroid to Trichomoniasis. The 27 page booklet also includes a national resource list for prisoners. Booklet bulk rates are 100 copies for $35.00, 500 copies for $150.00, 1,000 copies for $280.00. Send order requests to Jackie Walker.

To order any of these publications, send a check or money order to National Prison Project Publications, 915 15th St., NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC  20005. 

Click to show/hide issues list
Your Local ACLUcongressional scorecardmultimediaforumspublicationssupport usstorecontact