Correctional Programs, LLC

03/25/2026

The concept of reducing, managing, controlling, tracking, prison recidivism has been a topic for many years. After 25 years working in prisons and managing my small business selling literature to prisons only going on 21 years, that makes 46 years on the topic just with me. I have drawn a couple of conclusions. First, I don't believe we track releasing inmates as well as we should or could. During my years as a Unit Manager, when we had an inmate in the Release Preparation Program (RPP), we send out notifications to all law enforcement in our network on dates depending on their release. During those years, I can't tell you how many times, in a month, two weeks, to a week before release when a WRIT is filed on charges we never knew about. It would become difficult to do, but one register number assignment should be assigned to convicted felons; that would stay with them until they pass away. Much smarter people than I could accomplish this, and then we could say we have accurate tracking to see what works. In my opinion, the other way to improve and enhance the reduction of recidivism is education. Below is an article, written by an inmate currently housed in a prison.
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Beyond bars and into the garage. Beyond bars and into the garage.

02/20/2026

Here's a great article about the Director of The Bureau of Prison and the direction he's moving towards enhancing security. Again contraband is one of the major concerns in the orderly running of a prison. Buying your books from me, eliminates one of the many avenues used to introduce drugs. Well done Correction1

The Bureau of Prisons director points to rising drone drops, including a case at FCI Fort Dix where staff intercepted a drone drop carrying a 46-pound laundry bag filled with contraband

02/12/2026

For those of you who believe The United States Prison Systems are hard on convicted felons, check out this articular about Iran's prison system.

12 prisoners, including one woman, executed in prisons across Iran 12 February 2026 13:33 News Women Kurdistan Ex*****on Turk Lor Hengaw – Thursday, February 12, 2026 The death sentences of at least twelve prisoners, including one woman, three Kurdish prisoners, two Lor prisoners, and two Turkish ...

01/28/2026

We have been waiting for this bill to resurface and now it has. If it's approved in congress federal funding will be allotted to enhance prison libraries and allow inmates an avenue to learn, enhance vocabulary, and take pride in accomplishments in an educational setting.

(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Shontel Brown (D-OH), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) re-introduced the Prison Libraries Act to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory correctional facilities, aiming to increase educational opportunities, advance....

01/18/2026

Looking at my company Correctional Programs, it just dawn on me that we have been in business since January 1st, 2006. It's amazing to me that 20 years with CP, and 25 years in corrections, time really does fly. I have had the opportunity to work with and provide a service to some of the greatest people known in Law Enforcement. They're the unsung hero's in Law Enforcement, God Bless and thank you for letting me be apart of this outstanding community.
Be Safe
Ricky
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01/13/2026

Once again another article from a state correctional system banning books and magazines to be mailed directly to inmates. If this isn't a reason to buy books from someone at a lower price and with 25 years service in corrections, I don't know what is.

The policy will prohibit books, magazines, and other physical media from being sent directly to inmates.

01/08/2026

This is a first for me after working in prisons for 25 years and now selling books to prisons for the past 20 years, I have never witnessed this event. Finally something comes as positive news

Kerwin Pittman learned that the money he spent to buy a prison in Goldsboro will be put back into other prison facilities.

01/06/2026

This is a prime example of inmates helping inmates in doing time in prisons on the positive side of corrections. Yes, I said positive side of corrections. During my career at F.C.I. El Reno, I was the sponsor of several inmate organizations, The Black Culture Awareness Group (BCAG), The Association of Latin & Mexican America (ALMA), Native American Culture Group (NACG) and the Vietnam Era Veterans Association (VEVA). They all had controlled money making events and together they assisted in the funding of the Recreation Department outside of the box programs. Items like sponsoring three orphans in high school who went on to get their Associates' degree from the local Junior College in El Reno to sponsoring the town's little league when they lost city funding. Together we also organized two Harley Davison Owners Group bike shows inside the prison. Up to my time with the Bureau of Prisons, I strongly believed, federal prisons should give back to the city that houses the facility.

A group of us produced a booklet to help lifers get ready for their chance at freedom.

01/02/2026

I realize that people living outside of the prison system hears the negative more than the positive. Believe it or not prison systems, administrations, and staff don't want inmates to return once released. We have a waiting list to get in. Most media companies print what they think you want to believe. Here's a feel good story that truly represents what we want to see happen all around our country:

Around 50 incarcerated women have earned degrees from Marian University since 2019.

12/31/2025

Reasons to Buy Our Books

Number 1: Our books will never contain contraband. Every week I read articles from around the nation, about prisons finding liquefied drugs being absorbed in the pages of books, that will later be eaten or smoked by inmates. If your prison allows inmate families or public libraries to donate books, the possibility for the introduction of contraband could be a reality. We don't sell by titles. After working 25 years in prisons, I know what's allowed. I select titles and all the Spanish paperbacks are in my warehouse. Once packed, sealed and secured, then I print the labels as to where the books are going. Our English paperback warehouse works in the same manner.

Number 2: Price is important, with each title I cross reference the ISB number with the book company, "Amazon". Our prices are 1/3 to 2/3 cheaper than the Amazon listed price. This year of 2026, we had to go up in price by .50 per books to off set the increase in shipping and the inflation rate. This is our first price increase in almost 5 years. I have all intentions in maintaining that price for the next 5 years.

Here's to a wonderful 2026, may your health be great and your safety be secured and as always.........
Be Safe
Ricky

Ricky A McIntosh
President / Owner
409-791-1254 (Cell / Office)
RMcIntosh@CorrectionalPrograms.com

12/29/2025

Here's an article that helps explain the need to control contraband. Buying books from my company is one way to eliminate drugs coming in the form of reading material.

Current and former incarcerated people allege that ever-present drug issues are exacerbated by policies, dearth of treatment

12/17/2025

When we hear about budget cuts to government programs, many people don't realize the impact they have and how it effects them personally. If you're living in the of state Oregon, releasing inmates from custody with no job skills except for what they did to go to prison will present issues.

The state had recently expanded the novel program for providing one-on-one career coaching, job fairs behind bars and support for people after release