I am a Canadian and I live in Playa Del Carmen, on the Mayan Riviera. The Caribbean ocean is a 5 minute walk away. The temperature here is almost always shorts and t-shirt weather. I live in a brand new condo with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and pay virtually nothing to rent it. As I type this, I am looking out over a pristine pool just under my balcony. I woke up this morning, played with my son in the sun and then his father took him for the day so I jumped in the pool and had a swim in the morning heat. This building is brand new so hardly anyone lives here and I had the whole pool area to myself. The only noise was a slight breeze swaying the palms and a couple of parrots. This is my life. This is my amazing life and all I can think about is moving to the USA and volunteering for any Innocence Project or prison related organization that will have me. Am I insane?

Alright, so, This week I'm going to link to several social networks that revolve around various prison issues. They are great places to interact with prison activists and other friends and family of the incarcerated and to stay on top of the issues, events, petitions, etc.

Prison Talk - Prison talk is a forum site for friends and family of inmates. It covers all topics, including organizing car pools for visits, legal help and what can or cannot be sent to an inmate. I am vlu777 on Prison Talk.

The Prison Dharma Network - Prison Dharma Network (PDN) is an international, nonsectarian, contemplative support network for prisoners, prison volunteers, and corrections professionals. PDN's mission is to provide prisoners, and those who work with them, with the most effective contemplative tools for self-transformation and rehabilitation. Network with it's supporters and staff. Me on PDN.

Prison Place - Similar to Prison Talk, except it is more than just forums. There's groups, blogging, wikis, etc. Me on Prison Place.

Wrongful Convictions - A new and growing network devoted to wrongful convictions. Me on Wrongful Convictions.

fACTbOOK - a social network against state killing and torture. Me on fACTbOOK.

Prisoners Left Behind 2.1 - Lives stolen by the system, a network run by a prison ministry.

Prison Abuse Social Network - Fighting abuse in the prison system. Me on PASN.

Loving a Convict - for those of us who do. Membership requires Admin approval.

To see an archived list of all Sunday Sites, click here. To suggest a site for Sunday Sites, email me here.

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