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Securus Technologies Partners with Essential Education, Fueling the Company's Tablet-Based Portfolio of Education and Re-entry Programming

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to bridging the digital divide in correctional facilities and expanding access to educational opportunities, Securus Technologies, an Aventiv company, is partnering with Essential Education, a renowned provider of educational resources and programs for adult education. Through this collaboration, Securus will expand the offerings on its tablet platform allowing incarcerated individuals free access to premium education and re-entry programming powered by Essential Education, including GED prep, HiSET prep, computer competency, financial literacy, and other curriculum to ensure incarcerated students have learning opportunities regardless of their academic level.  

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing technology is a force multiplier, Securus provides education and re-entry programming completely free for the incarcerated empowering them to build their education acumen and increasing their employability after being released.
  • The addition of Essential Education provides more flexibility for self-paced, adaptive lessons through the convenience of handheld tablets, supplementing classroom-specific instruction.
  • Securus Technologies' education and re-entry suite already incorporates a robust learning management system (LMS), self-paced learning content, job search and employment resources, and many more essential resources and tools.
  • Partnering with Essential Education extends Securus' investment in education, expanding its suite of services into a complete tablet-based education solution designed to address the diverse needs of incarcerated individuals.

Aventiv Technologies partners with justice system-impacted tech founders to launch Justice Sandbox, a reentry readiness content marketplace

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aventiv Technologies, a technology company delivering secure and affordable products to bridge the digital divide and help America's 1.9 million incarcerated individuals successfully reenter society, is partnering directly with justice-impacted tech entrepreneurs to launch Justice Sandbox. As the first-of-its-kind secure, technical development 'box' or environment, Justice Sandbox provides justice-impacted entrepreneurs an exclusive platform to develop their products.

Key Points: 
  • As the first-of-its-kind secure, technical development 'box' or environment, Justice Sandbox provides justice-impacted entrepreneurs an exclusive platform to develop their products.
  • The Justice Sandbox environment, built and hosted by Aventiv, gives tech developers a plug-and-play platform to connect, test, and launch content.
  • This content will be available on up to 650,000 Securus tablets distributed to individuals in prisons and jails.
  • Before launching Justice Sandbox, Aventiv was already creating highly engaging content in partnership with formerly incarcerated individuals.

Digital Education Creates Hope and Opens Doors to Second Chance Opportunities for Thousands of Incarcerated Students

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Monday, April 24, 2023

DALLAS, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, an Aventiv company driving efforts to better serve the incarcerated through rehabilitative justice, is celebrating milestones for the company's transformative education platform, Securus Lantern. The company is proud to recognize the hundreds of thousands of incarcerated students who have enrolled in schooling and the more than 1,000 who have earned their college degrees using Securus Lantern and the rest of the Securus Education Suite on Securus tablets. As the largest learning management system (LMS) and digital education program for the incarcerated in the United States, Securus Lantern plays a pivotal role in helping the incarcerated attain accreditations and degrees in desired subject areas and concentrations to build a strong foundation for successful second chances.

Key Points: 
  • Aventiv continues to prioritize education, investing in the Securus Education Suite to deliver digital education on a massive scale.
  • Aleicia N. is an incarcerated student at Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri who is enrolled at Ashland University.
  • Approximately 700 incarcerated students of Missouri state prisons are enrolled in higher education courses each semester.
  • Education has been and will continue to be a major commitment, and in the foreground for creating successful second chances.

Denver Sheriff Department Partners with Securus Technologies to Provide Vital Tablet Technology for People in Custody

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

DENVER, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Denver Sheriff Department announced people in custody at the Denver County Jail and Downtown Detention Center facilities will be provided JP6S Securus Unity tablets to support rehabilitative efforts, thanks to a new partnership with Securus Technologies. This is an example of the Denver Sheriff Department's commitment to helping individuals prepare for reentry back to the community where they can be successful. People in custody can access reentry and educational content for free on the tablets in addition to the purchased content.

Key Points: 
  • This is an example of the Denver Sheriff Department's commitment to helping individuals prepare for reentry back to the community where they can be successful.
  • People in custody can access reentry and educational content for free on the tablets in addition to the purchased content.
  • The mission of the Denver Sheriff Department is to provide a safe and secure environment for individuals in custody and staff.
  • "The Denver Sheriff Department's commitment to the individuals in their custody and the Denver community is undeniable, and further demonstrated by adopting this tablet program.

Giving Incarcerated Individuals Access to Second-Chance Job Opportunities, Securus Technologies Partners with Honest Jobs

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

DALLAS, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding employment after being released from incarceration is a challenge. To help incarcerated individuals connect with meaningful employment opportunities, Securus Technologies, an Aventiv company using technology to better serve the incarcerated, has teamed up with Honest Jobs, the nation's leading job board for people affected by the criminal justice system. Having access to rehabilitation and reentry resources during incarceration is imperative to a successful reentry plan. This partnership empowers incarcerated individuals by providing visibility to second-chance employers and potential job opportunities so they can prepare for applying and interviewing once released.

Key Points: 
  • To help incarcerated individuals connect with meaningful employment opportunities, Securus Technologies, an Aventiv c ompany using technology to better serve the incarcerated, has teamed up with Honest Jobs , the nation's leading job board for people affected by the criminal justice system.
  • This partnership empowers incarcerated individuals by providing visibility to second-chance employers and potential job opportunities so they can prepare for applying and interviewing once released.
  • Incarcerated users can access the Honest Jobs application for free on Securus tablets to search through thousands of job openings from vetted employers who have established they hire individuals with criminal convictions.
  • Securus is proud to add Honest Jobs to the robust suite of free educational and reentry resources available on the Securus tablets.

New Securus Originals' Podcast Inspires Incarcerated Individuals to Focus on Building a Second Chance Beginning Day One of Incarceration

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

DALLAS, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, an Aventiv company driving efforts to better serve the incarcerated through rehabilitative justice, today announced the availability of a new 12-episode podcast series on Securus Originals, titled "Day One with Andre Norman." Created and hosted by Andre Norman, who turned his life around from prison gang leader to international speaker and Harvard fellow, Norman's guests illustrate how the first days, weeks, and months of incarceration can be instrumental to a successful reentry. Each episode shares stories of formerly incarcerated individuals and how they made the best of their time behind the walls to create a real opportunity for a changed life following incarceration. The podcast series is available for free to incarcerated individuals who have access to the Securus tablets and free to the public on the Securus YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and the Apple podcast store.

Key Points: 
  • The podcast series is available for free to incarcerated individuals who have access to the Securus tablets and free to the public on the Securus YouTube channel, Spotify, Amazon Music, and the Apple podcast store.
  • "Day Onewith Andre Norman" stands out not only because it was created by a formerly incarcerated individual, but also because the podcast features guests who were previously incarcerated speaking to a currently incarcerated population.
  • Each episode offers guidance for the incarcerated to change their thinking and set themselves on a positive path beginning their first day in a facility.
  • This is an extension of Securus' broader commitment to support the incarcerated as they build skills and resilience for a better future.

Securus Technologies and Grammy Award-Winning Artist Lecrae Release Song in First-Ever Hip-Hop Track Contest for Incarcerated Individuals

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

This contest, organized in partnership with Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, gave the incarcerated the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and bring hope through the power of lyrics.

Key Points: 
  • This contest, organized in partnership with Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, gave the incarcerated the opportunity to showcase their musical talents and bring hope through the power of lyrics.
  • The winning song, submitted by Carmela Mose, has been exclusively released today for free to incarcerated individuals who have access to the Securus and JPay media stores on their tablets.
  • Through this inaugural contest, thousands of incarcerated individuals had the opportunity to submit original lyrics to one of three beats produced by hip-hop record producer Zaytoven.
  • The campaign is an example of Securus Technologies' further investment in the incarcerated community, encouraging individuals to explore and celebrate their musical and artistic talents.

'Text Connect' From Securus Helps Friends and Family Stay Connected to Incarcerated Loved Ones

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

DALLAS, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, the leading technology company driving efforts to better serve the incarcerated through rehabilitative justice, has launched Text Connect, an instant messaging program in select correctional facilities. As one of the first programs to provide real-time, instant communication for incarcerated people and their families, Text Connect has the potential to revolutionize the correctional communications landscape. In just the first fifty days of the pilot, friends and family added over 500,000 messages to current communications plans and have already sent nearly 450,000 real-time messages to communicate with their incarcerated loved ones.

Key Points: 
  • "Text Connect means instant connection for incarcerated individuals, which is important because staying connected with loved ones is foundational to successful reentry."
  • In just the first fifty days of the pilot, friends and family added over 500,000 messages to current communications plans and have already sent nearly 450,000 real-time messages to communicate with their incarcerated loved ones.
  • "Our initial sites are demonstrating that demand for instant communication among incarcerated people and their loved ones is strong.
  • Friends and family can access Text Connect through the Securus mobile app on their smartphones, and the incarcerated can use it on the Securus tablets.

Securus Technologies Partners with God Behind Bars to Deliver A New Easter Special To Incarcerated Individuals Through The Pando App

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, a company that offers connectivity and rehabilitative resources to incarcerated individuals nationwide, today announced its expanded collaboration with God Behind Bars and their digital platform Pando, a first-of-its-kind app that provides faith-based content to incarcerated individuals for free. Securus, in conjunction with Pando, will offer a special one-hour Easter Sunday program to incarcerated individuals in more than 150,000 facilities across 29 states, featuring:

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, a company that offers connectivity and rehabilitative resources to incarcerated individuals nationwide, today announced its expanded collaboration with God Behind Bars and their digital platform Pando, a first-of-its-kind app that provides faith-based content to incarcerated individuals for free.
  • Securus, in conjunction with Pando, will offer a special one-hour Easter Sunday program to incarcerated individuals in more than 150,000 facilities across 29 states, featuring:
    The brand-new Easter Sunday special will be available beginning just after midnight EST on Sunday, April 17th.
  • Pando is a unique app that delivers quality, faith-based content into the hands of incarcerated individuals all across the country.
  • God Behind Bars partners with local and national churches and organizations to stream their sermons, worship music, podcasts, and devotionals directly onto inmate's tablets through our revolutionary, free app.

Securus ID Inc. Announces New Credit Education Solutions Available For Its Enterprise Partners

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the demand for access to credit services for everyday Americans, Securus ID Inc. announces an additional service offering. Securus will now offer SecurusCE, a credit education solution, to complement its existing SecurusID lineup of identity protection solutions. 

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the demand for access to credit services for everyday Americans, Securus ID Inc. announces an additional service offering.
  • Securus will now offer SecurusCE, a credit education solution, to complement its existing SecurusID lineup of identity protection solutions.
  • The ability for us to provide credit reports, scores, and credit education through our partners can directly affect their members, customers, and employees' lives.
  • Securus' Enterprise Solutions includeboth custom and turnkey consumer identity protection and credit platforms to help drive loyalty, engagement, and revenue.