The mission of FixBOP.org is not to simply expose the many serious problems within the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). With 40,000 employees and 160,000 incarcerated individuals, these issues are already well known to those within the system—their friends, families, human rights organizations, and even many senators and congressmen. The real challenge isn’t awareness; it’s finding solutions.
At FixBOP.org, we bring together decades of firsthand experience from both former and current correctional officers, as well as inmates. The reality is that no one who hasn’t spent years locked inside a federal prison can fully grasp an inmate’s perspective. Likewise, no one who hasn’t worked within the BOP for years can truly understand the overwhelming sense of hopelessness that correctional officers experience in the workplace.
The situation is dire, but it is not beyond repair. The BOP has a long history of overreacting, implementing short-term fixes without considering the long-term consequences—decisions that echo through the system for decades. This cycle perpetuates mass incarceration, worsens conditions for staff and inmates alike, and ultimately increases recidivism, keeping individuals trapped in the system rather than preparing them for reintegration into society.
FixBOP.org is committed to fostering a meaningful dialogue around real, common-sense solutions. By leveraging modern technology, data-driven analysis, and personal experiences, we seek to drive reforms that not only improve conditions within federal prisons but also reduce recidivism and lessen the societal impact of mass incarceration. A prison system that focuses on rehabilitation, education, and reintegration is not just possible—it is necessary for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the nation.