Two of the prisons in Ohio have similiar programs. One is a men's prison in grafton and the other is a woman"s prison in southern Ohio. My Quilt quild had the organizer from Grafton at a meeting and it was very interesting. I know that both of these programs need any donation that they can get- fabric (any kind), machine, sewing supplies and $$$$$. It is amazing what these people do with limited supplies. Check to see if there are similiar programs in your area so you can support them.
Also I know from the speaker that this a closely monitored program since the bottom line is that the participants are still prisoners.