Advocates for ALL Inmate Rights
A Christian based non-profit advocacy organization
Advocacy. Family Support. Reentry. REBUILDING.
TAX ID 35-2961497
- Re-Entry Support Planning
- Veteran Re-Entry Support Services
- Family Transportation to Institutions
- Rebuilding Family Ties Program
- Justice Reform Awareness
- Court-Process Information and document assistance
- G.E.D. - Educational Training
- Resource Referrals
- Locating Housing & Employment
- Reporting Institutional Racism
- Reporting Abuse, Conditions, Injury
1-855-855-4455 OPT 1 TOLL FREE
HOW A.F.A.I.R. CAN HELP ?
INMATES, FAMILY, FRIENDS, OR REPRESENTATIVES : HAVE THIS DIRECT PHONE NUMBER 412-471-2000 ADDED TO THE INSTITUTION CALL LIST. INMATES MAY CALL US DIRECT OR ADD THIS EMAIL TO THE PHONE/EMAIL LIST ADMIN@ADVOCATEFORINMATES.ORG. WE WILL RESPOND TIMELY.
A. F. A. I. R.
Advocates for All Inmates Rights (A.F.A.I.R.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the rights, dignity, and well-being of incarcerated individuals. We provide advocacy, support, education, and resources to inmates and their families to help address injustices within the correctional system and promote successful rehabilitation and reintegration.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure that every incarcerated individual has access to fair treatment, advocacy, the legal system, and opportunities for rehabilitation while supporting families impacted by incarceration and working toward accountability and reform within correctional institutions and after individuals are released from custody.
The Vision
We envision a justice system where human rights are respected, direct access to the courts/legal system is given, due process is afforded to all persons-in-custody, rehabilitation is prioritized, and every individual has a meaningful opportunity to rebuild their life and reconnect with their family and community.
Who We Serve
- Incarcerated Men and Women
- Families of persons-in-custody
- Returning citizens to the community
- Communities affected by incarceration
In 2025, just under one million women in the United States were in jails, prisons, probation or parole, according to the Sentencing Project. While women still represent a minority of the incarcerated population, their involvement in the system has expanded at a pace that's outstripped men.
In 2025, more than 1.3 million men in the United States were in jails, prisons, probation or parole, according to the Sentencing Project. Men still represent the majority of the incarcerated population at 77%.
Empowering those to fight for justice for Inmates
A.F.A.I.R is dedicated to advocating for the rights of all persons-in-custody.
- As we have outlined herein, our mission promotes a fair and just system for all.
- We empower those affected by incarceration: Inmates, Families, and Loved ones..
- We support newly released individuals and assist in the reentry transition into society.
- Join us in fighting against institutional racism, for fairness, and for better conditions.
- Join us in safeguarding the rights every inmate deserves.
- Together, we can protect rights, support families, and create pathways for healing, justice, and second chances. Join A.F.A.I.R. in making a difference.
Your donation helps us provide advocacy support to incarcerated individuals such as intake review, resource referrals, family-support coordination, or reentry planning. Your contribution helps give a voice to the voiceless. “Thousands of incarcerated individuals struggle to access advocacy surrounding issues regarding rights, legal system access, conditions, or treatment. Help A.F.A.I.R. provide support and accountability where it is needed most.”
- $25.00 Donation : This helps assist to offset the cost of advocacy intake procedures.
- $50.00 Donation : This helps support reentry support planning, resource referrals, locating housing & employment.
- $100.00 Donation : This helps offset the costs associated with justice reform awareness, court-process information and document assistance. - $250.00 Donation : This helps support family transportation expenses so family members will be able to visit loved ones at correctional institutions. (FOR PERSONS IN CUSTODY ) A.F.A.I.R. PROVIDES : - LEGAL RESOURCE REFERRALS, TREATMENT ASSESSMENT, FAMILY TRANSPORTATION TO PRISONS, JUDICIAL REFORM AWARENESS, AND MORE.
(FOR PERSONS NOT IN CUSTODY ) A.F.A.I.R. PROVIDES :- RE-ENTRY PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE, REBUILDING YOURSELF BACK BETTER , REPAIRING FAMILY TIES, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
Your donation helps us provide advocacy support to incarcerated individuals such as intake review, resource referrals, family-support coordination, or reentry planning. Your contribution helps give a voice to the voiceless. “Thousands of incarcerated individuals struggle to access advocacy surrounding issues regarding rights, legal system access, conditions, or treatment. Help A.F.A.I.R. provide support and accountability where it is needed most.”
- $25.00 Donation : This helps assist to offset the cost of advocacy intake procedures.
- $50.00 Donation : This helps support reentry support planning, resource referrals, locating housing & employment.
- $100.00 Donation : This helps offset the costs associated with justice reform awareness, court-process information and document assistance. - $250.00 Donation : This helps support family transportation expenses so family members will be able to visit loved ones at correctional institutions. (FOR PERSONS IN CUSTODY ) A.F.A.I.R. PROVIDES : - LEGAL RESOURCE REFERRALS, TREATMENT ASSESSMENT, FAMILY TRANSPORTATION TO PRISONS, JUDICIAL REFORM AWARENESS, AND MORE.
(FOR PERSONS NOT IN CUSTODY ) A.F.A.I.R. PROVIDES :- RE-ENTRY PLANNING AND ASSISTANCE, REBUILDING YOURSELF BACK BETTER , REPAIRING FAMILY TIES, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.
Many incarcerated individuals face barriers to justice, limited access to resources, and violations of their rights. Families often struggle to navigate the correctional system and advocate for their loved ones. A.F.A.I.R. exists to provide support, amplify voices, and work toward meaningful change.
Contact an Advocate
- U.S. TOLL FREE : 855-855-4455 OPT 1
- 24HR ADVOCATE MOBILE LINE : 412-471-2000
- EMAIL : admin@advocateforinmates.org
- WRITE : A.F.A.I.R. - ADVOCATES FOR ALL INMATE RIGHTS 1260 S. SCHENLEY AVENUE - SUITE 2 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO 44511
Protect Sensitive information. Visitors please do not to submit complete medical records, legal case files, or other sensitive documents through an ordinary contact form unless the submission method is appropriate for that information. Speak with a representative before sending this type of sensitive information.
Protect Sensitive information. Visitors please do not to submit complete medical records, legal case files, or other sensitive documents through an ordinary contact form unless the submission method is appropriate for that information. Speak with a representative before sending this type of sensitive information.
A.F.A.I.R. provides invaluable assistance, support and information.
“I care about those who can’t speak or advocate for themselves.”
I pledge to advocate and fight for the hopeless, voiceless, suppressed, silenced, and falsely accused.
Brian A. Van Dusen, Founder.The advocacy makes a real difference for inmates. Visitation is the lifeline and connection to my family. I received help for my family to visit the institution to keep that lifeline alive.
James Smith-DixonFormer Inmate
Empowering Inmate Rights Advocacy
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