About Us

We provide a platform for Black prisoners to collectively address social issues, strengthen family ties, and improve their communities.

Who We Are

Clallam Bay Corrections Center (Est. 2012)
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Stafford Creek Corrections Center (Est. 2015)
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The BPC fosters respect, responsibility, self worth and unity
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Washington State Reformatory (Monroe) (Est. 1972)
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African American men incarcerated at the Washington State Reformatory in Monroe founded the Black Prisoners’ Caucus in 1972

Washington State Correctional Facilities

Washington Corrections Center for Women (Purdy) (Est. 2018)
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Coyote Ridge Corrections Center
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Airway Heights Corrections Center
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Larch Corrections Center
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Washington Corrections Center (Shelton)

Our purpose is to provide a medium for Black prisoners to work collectively to improve our family relationships, our facility, and the communities that we are absent from but still belong to.

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To promote cultural growth and provide incarcerated men and women the tools and platform to confront social issues that perpetuate discrimination, inequality and oppression among prisoners and poor communities of color.

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What We Do

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Initiate educational activities that foster knowledge and growth. Create opportunities to learn about and celebrate the history and culture of African American people.

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Interface with other groups to support mutual learning, cooperation, and appreciation of all cultures. Work to provide a circle of support including spirituality, education, emotional support, healing, and lifelong goal setting.

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Address individual accountability alongside systemic issues contributing to disproportionate incarceration rates. Focus on solutions that empower affected individuals and communities.

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Ensure that women and men returning to the community are equipped to support themselves, their families, and their communities. Provide resources and guidance for successful reentry.

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Work to improve family relationships and community ties through collective efforts. Strengthen the bonds that support long-term positive change.

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Promote cultural growth and provide a platform to confront social issues perpetuating discrimination and inequality. Empower prisoners and communities of color to create lasting impact.

Impact on children and families

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Strengthening family and community ties

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Promoting restoration and accountability

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Challenging disproportionate policies

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Addressing societal inequities

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Combating mis-education and under-education

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Creating holistic community opportunities

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What We Are Concerned About