Services While Incarcerated

Inside of Prisin Walls

We invite incarcerated individuals to participate in The Incarcerated Lives Matter News Program by sharing their real-life experiences through writing, art, or personal stories. Their voices help bring awareness to the realities of incarceration and inspire change by highlighting resilience, injustice, and humanity behind the walls.

Boomerang Supported Inmate

We Assist Inmates With:

  • Inmate Location Assistance
    We help families locate their incarcerated loved ones through our dedicated support team.

  • Boomerang Phone Account Access
    We offer phone account access so families can stay connected during incarceration.

  • Holiday & Birthday Card Program
    Our Boomerang Holiday and Birthday Card List keeps incarcerated individuals connected to love and celebration.

  • Legal Support Fundraising
    We assist families in raising funds for lawyers and investigators to help with legal cases.

  • Civil Rights Advocacy
    Boomerang fights alongside incarcerated individuals to protect and defend their civil rights.

  • Medical & Abuse Advocacy
    If an incarcerated person is being mistreated or denied proper medical care, we step in and advocate for justice.

  • Grievance Filing Assistance
    We file grievances on behalf of incarcerated individuals to ensure their rights are protected and to prevent mistreatment. By taking on this responsibility, we help reduce the risk of retaliation and ensure their concerns are formally addressed.

  • Ghostwriting Program
    Through our ghostwriting initiative, incarcerated individuals can submit their book or movie scripts, allowing them to earn income and share their stories with the world.

  • Court Date Tracking & Legal Reminder Alerts
    Keep incarcerated individuals and their families informed of upcoming hearings, deadlines, and parole dates to prevent missed legal opportunities.

  • Sentence Review & Early Release Support
    Assist with petitions for sentence reduction, parole packets, clemency, compassionate release, or time-served reviews, especially for non-violent or medically vulnerable inmates.

Boomerang Supported Inmates

  • Legal Mail Monitoring Assistance
    Help ensure legal mail is properly marked, tracked, and not interfered with, protecting attorney-client privilege.

  • Family Video Call Scheduling
    Coordinate and assist with video visitation sign-ups and technology support, especially for families without internet access.

  • Literacy & Education Coaching (Mail-Based)
    Send literacy materials, GED prep, or small mail-based workbooks to help individuals pursue education from inside.

  • Religious or Spiritual Materials Request Support
    Assist in obtaining Bibles, Qur’ans, devotionals, or other spiritual materials upon request, respecting all faiths.

  • Mental Health Check Requests
    When family is concerned, Boomerang can send a formal request to the facility to initiate a wellness check or mental health evaluation.

Other Services

  • Commissary Care Packages
    Coordinate food, hygiene, or seasonal commissary donations for individuals with little or no financial support.

  • Pen Pal or Moral Support Letters
    Match incarcerated individuals with vetted volunteers to receive non-romantic, supportive correspondence to reduce isolation.

  • Incarcerated Talent Showcase
    Create an outlet (website/social media/book) to feature inmate poetry, art, or essays—giving them voice and visibility

  • Merchandising Platform for Inmate Art

    Sell artwork, poetry, books, or branded merchandise created by incarcerated individuals to generate income for them and their famlies

  •  The Incarcerated Lives Matter News Program: Real Stories Behind the Walls

Boomerang Supported Inmates

 FAQs

  • Boomerang offers over 20 services, including legal advocacy, mental health check requests, educational materials, commissary support, and creative outlets like ghostwriting and talent showcases.

  • Boomerang does not provide legal representation but helps raise legal funds, file grievances, and connect families with legal aid.

  • They or their loved ones can request an application. Once completed, the individual is placed on our waiting list for available programs.

  • Yes. Families often initiate contact, and we work closely with them to gather needed information and advocate effectively.

  • Response times depend on urgency and resources. We prioritize medical, legal, and youth crisis cases.

  • Yes. Through ghostwriting, talent showcases, and merchandise platforms, they can earn income and gain exposure.

  • Yes. We help incarcerated individuals access religious materials and spiritual resources across all faiths.

  • We request mental health checks inside prisons and connect returning citizens with trauma-informed therapists and group support.

  • We respond to urgent requests like medical neglect or violence by contacting facilities, submitting formal complaints, and connecting with legal allies.