GPS Lighthouse is the official app from Georgia Prisoners' Speak, designed to help families, advocates, and supporters navigate the Georgia prison system.
FEATURES:
• Articles and news about Georgia prison reform
• AI-powered assistant for advocacy questions
• Law Library for case law and Georgia statutes
• Document templates for grievances, letters, and forms
• Facilities directory and resource guides
• Re-entry resources and emergency contacts
GPS Lighthouse is free to use. For more information, visit https://gps.press
DISCLAIMER: GPS Lighthouse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of the Georgia Department of Corrections, the State of Georgia, or any government entity. This app is published by Georgia Prisoners' Speak, an independent nonprofit investigative newsroom.
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SOURCES:
Georgia Department of Corrections:
• Offender Search: https://gdc.georgia.gov/offender-info/find-offender
• Facilities: https://gdc.georgia.gov/locations
• Statistics & Reports: https://gdc.georgia.gov/organization/about-gdc/research-and-reports
• Visitation & Money Transfer: https://gdc.georgia.gov
State Board of Pardons and Paroles:
• Parole Eligibility: https://pap.georgia.gov
Other Georgia Agencies:
• Department of Labor: https://dol.georgia.gov
• DDS (Driver's License): https://dds.georgia.gov
• Vital Records: https://dph.georgia.gov/vital-records
• Georgia Gateway (SNAP/Medicaid): https://gateway.ga.gov
• Community Affairs: https://dca.ga.gov
• Georgia 211: https://www.georgia211.org
Federal Agencies:
• Social Security: https://www.ssa.gov
• DOJ Civil Rights: https://www.justice.gov/crt
• SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov
Legal Sources:
• Georgia Statutes (OCGA): https://www.lexisnexis.com/hottopics/gacode/default.asp
• Case Law: https://www.courtlistener.com
NON-GOVERNMENT RESOURCES:
Legal aid, re-entry resources, housing assistance, healthcare, and advocacy organization information is compiled from verified nonprofit websites including Georgia Legal Services, Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Southern Center for Human Rights, ACLU of Georgia, and others. Financial services information references JPay (jpay.com).
All articles and news content is original reporting by Georgia Prisoners' Speak (https://gps.press).