#29 Keeping Connected to the Family Keeps Inmates Grounded - Alex Peder, Corrio

While serving his time, Alex suffered the same isolating problem as the other inmates, not having reliable contact with his family to keep him on the right path. An inmate gets only so much time on the prison phone to make a one-way call. If the family member on the other end doesn't answer at that moment, there is no messaging or contact. Corrio allows a third party number to leave messages, texts and emails converted to speech for a nominal sum. And the family can add money to the inmate's account to keep the service going. And recidivism is reduced. Felony Inc Podcast with your hosts Dave Dahl and Ladd Justesen We record the Felony Inc Podcast inside NedSpace in the Bigfoot Podcast Studio in beautiful downtown Portland. Audio engineer, mixer and podcast editor is Allon Beausoleil Show logo was designed by Carolyn Main Website was designed by Cameron Grimes Production assistant is Chelsea Lancaster Theme music "Free" written and recorded by Dave Dahl, all rights reserved, motherfuckers This weeks podcast brought to you in part by soap-on-a-rope, when you don't want to drop stuff Felony Inc Podcast supports City Central Concern at centralcityconcern.org 10% of gross revenue at Startup Radio Network goes to support women entrepreneurs in developing countries thru kiva.org/lender/markgrimes Listen to the Felony Inc Podcast live on-air every Friday at 10:00am pacific time on Startup Radio Network at startupradionetwork.com