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Feb 15th, 2023
Giving Incarcerated Individuals Access to Second-Chance Job Opportunities, Securus Technologies Partners with Honest Jobs
Using Securus tablets, incarcerated Individuals can get ready for re-entry by reviewing job openings with over 1,200 fair-chance employers through the Honest Jobs application February 15, 2023 (Dallas, TX)- 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, … Read More
Dec 1st, 2022
New Securus Originals’ Podcast Inspires Incarcerated Individuals to Focus on Building a Second Chance Beginning Day One of Incarceration
The “Day One with Andre Norman™” podcast is the most recent addition to Securus Technologies’ growing catalog of free restorative content for the incarcerated DALLAS, TX – 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 … Read More
Aug 31st, 2022
Securus Technologies and Grammy-Award Winning Artist Lecrae Release Song in First-Ever Hip-Hop Track Contest for Incarcerated Individuals
(Dallas, TX) EMBARGOED UNTIL 1pm EST, Aug. 31, 2022 Securus Technologies, an Aventiv company driving efforts to better serve the incarcerated through rehabilitative justice, spearheaded the first-ever “Original Hip-Hop Track Contest” for individuals incarcerated in Department of Corrections facilities throughout the U.S. This contest, organized in partnership with Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, gave the incarcerated the opportunity to showcase their … Read More
Aug 23rd, 2022
Aventiv Technologies Launches New Website Dedicated to Providing Information, Resources, and Support to Families and Friends of Incarcerated Individuals
“This new site is part of Aventiv’s larger transformation to better serve the families and friends who support their incarcerated loved ones” – Dave Abel, Aventiv CEO DALLAS, August 23, 2022 — Aventiv Technologies, the leading corrections technology company driving efforts to better serve incarcerated individuals through rehabilitative justice, today announced the launch of a website dedicated to providing information, … Read More
Apr 13th, 2022
Securus Technologies Partners with God Behind Bars to Deliver A New Easter Special To Incarcerated Individuals Through The Pando App
A brand-new Easter special — including words of worship and songs of faith — will be available on April 17th through Securus tablets so incarcerated individuals can celebrate the holiday with original religious content 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 … Read More
Apr 4th, 2022
‘Text Connect’ From Securus Helps Friends and Family Stay Connected to Incarcerated Loved Ones
“Text Connect means instant connection for incarcerated individuals, which is important because staying connected with loved ones is foundational to successful reentry.” – Dave Abel, Aventiv Technologies CEO 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 … Read More
Dec 22nd, 2021
SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES DISCONTINUES OUTBOUND VOICEMAIL SERVICE CRITICIZED AS TOO COSTLY
Securus Technologies today announced that its Outbound Voicemail service will be discontinued effective January 31, 2022. The decision is part of the company’s multi-year corporate transformation, launched in January 2020 to improve affordability, increase access, and better respond to community needs. “We are working with justice-involved families and reform-minded organizations to remove outlier products and focus on offering more – … Read More
Sep 1st, 2021
SECURUS TECHNOLOGIES CALLS FOR A MORE SERIOUS, THOUGHTFUL AND DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO MAKING CORRECTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS MORE AFFORDABLE
Securus Technologies said today that it plans to appeal the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) proposed interim rules for Inmate Telecommunications Services (ITS), criticizing commission members for rejecting their own staff’s recommendation for more serious reforms. “Securus Technologies is committed to sustainable regulatory reform that will make telecommunications services more affordable, accessible and accountable to the incarcerated consumers and their … Read More
Sep 1st, 2021
California Public Utilities Commission Needs More Thoughtful Approach to ITS
Securus Technologies is committed to serious regulatory reform that will make Inmate Telecommunications Services (ITS) more affordable, more accessible, and more accountable to the incarcerated consumers who rely on these services to stay connected with family and friends. On a federal level we have embraced the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) interim rulemaking on this topic, which isn’t perfect but is … Read More
Aug 31st, 2021
Louisiana Jails and Prisons to Receive Free Phone Calls in Aftermath of Hurricane
Natural disasters not only devastate homes and city infrastructures, but they can also cause an overwhelming emotional and physical impact on those effected. There is a fundamental human need to stay connected with loved ones, especially during difficult times, which is why Securus Technologies is providing free phone calls and electronic communications to ensure incarcerated individuals in Louisiana can contact … Read More