Effort + Action = Change
FIRST-ACTION transforms concerns into data, data into understanding, and understanding into action.
From people, to data, to change
People
We start with communities.
Stories
We listen to experiences.
Data
We collect and analyze facts.
Root Causes
We dig deeper to find the why.
Action
We advocate and drive change.
Change
We create better outcomes together.
“Here’s what we think the problem is.”
“Let’s collect the data, understand the problem, identify the root causes, and then determine the best path forward.”
Turning information into accountability
Information gathered through reports may be incorporated into facility summaries, educational resources, advocacy initiatives, trend reports, and communications with:
Five ways to make an impact
Report A Concern
Share what you’ve seen, experienced, or learned.
Start →Share Your Story
Lessons learned, successes, challenges, or how FIRST made a difference.
Share →Support A Campaign
Send weekly emails on important issues impacting the community.
Take action →Get Involved
Volunteer your time, skills, experience, or voice to help create change.
Join in →Donate
Your support fuels our mission and keeps the movement going.
Give →Voices that are impossible to ignore
FIRST-Network members have already generated thousands of emails to Congress and elected officials, supported awareness campaigns, reported concerns, shared experiences, and helped bring attention to issues impacting the federal prison community.
When communities work together , their voices become impossible to ignore.
#BeTheirVoice In Action
#FundTheFPOA
Congress passed it. Now help ensure it is funded and fully implemented.
Support This Campaign →Operation M&M
Support sentencing reform awareness efforts.
Support This Campaign →Have An Idea?
Have an idea for a campaign, project, workshop, resource, or initiative? Let’s connect and make it happen.
Let’s Connect →There Is A Place For You In This Movement
We are families, loved ones, advocates, and formerly incarcerated individuals united by a shared commitment to justice and change. Whether you want to report concerns, share your story, support campaigns, volunteer, donate, or help build the movement — FIRST-Network gives people a way to participate.
FIRST-Network was built by individuals, families, advocates, and formerly incarcerated voices who understand these challenges firsthand.
Become A Founding Member
Founding Members help shape the future of FIRST-Network and ensure that the voices of our communities remain at the center of reform.
Become A Founding Member →- Founding Member Recognition
- Founding Member Badge
- Early Access Opportunities
- Help Shape Future Initiatives
- Support Long-Term Growth & Impact