At two Eastern Oregon prisons, men sentenced to decades or life find purpose through a garment-making program that’s as much about redemption as it is about work.
PENDLETON, Ore. — Inside the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, the hum of sewing machines fills the air as adults in custody (AICs) craft workwear with purpose. For more than 30 years, the Prison Blues clothing line has been made by adults in custody, and for many, it’s more than just a job. It’s a path toward change.
“I entered the prison with the mentality of ‘Hey, I’m going to try and do better for myself,’” said Izrael Correa, who’s serving
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