A Message from Our CEO

To our valued customers, I am writing today as we face a global pandemic, a troubled economy, and demonstrations in communities across the country. In difficult times like these, words are not enough. At GTL, we embrace people of all races, colors, and creeds. We are dedicated to making sure everyone has access to technology […]

GTL Coronavirus Response Update

Free calls, visits, messaging to help incarcerated individuals, family and friends stay connected As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to have a tremendous impact around the world, and correctional facilities face the challenges it presents on top of their 24/7 day-to-day operating concerns, GTL has been working closely with our facility customers to provide assistance. […]

The Importance of Education for Correctional Officers and Employees – How GTL Supports Our Customers

By: Matt Caesar, Executive Vice President, Customer Solutions & Information Systems Correctional officers and employees around the country are recognized each May during National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. Started by President Reagan in 1984, this week recognizes those who serve every day without fail to help keep our communities safer. As a corrections technology […]

Entering a New Age of Corrections

In the push to reduce the recidivism rate, correctional facilities are moving away from a traditional layout to one that is designed for inclusiveness and keeping inmates engaged with outside society. Studies have shown that maintaining a support structure is a key component to keeping inmates on the right path to successful reintegration into society […]

Home for Christmas with Video Visitation

Being Home for Christmas Via Video Visitation By: Brian Deuster, Product Manager, Video Initiatives, GTL December 18, 2017 Family ties and visits are critical for helping inmates readjust to community life after leaving prison, as evidenced by individual accounts and studies such as one from the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The holidays—a time when distance […]

New Features on Inmate Call Manager – Communicating Changes to Customers

New Features on Inmate Call Manager – Communicating Changes to Customers By: Eric Gonzalez, Executive Director, Inmate Telephones/Intel Tools/Training November 30, 2017 RESTON, Va., – (PR Newswire) Behind every great Inmate Telephone System (ITS) is great software that turns inmate call data into searchable, sortable, and actionable intelligence for correctional facility staff. Inmate Call Manager […]

Keeping Calm and Carrying On: How Making Choices and Listening to Music Can Improve Inmate Behavior

Keeping Calm and Carrying On: How Making Choices and Listening to Music Can Improve Inmate Behavior By: Brian Peters, Vice President – Facility Product Management November 8, 2017 (PR Newswire) Studies have shown that inmates who engage in meaningful activities that keep their minds occupied while incarcerated have fewer violent incidents and better mental health […]

What’s in Your Newsfeed?

What’s in Your Newsfeed? By: Brian Peters, Vice President – Facility Product Management November 1, 2017 GTL understands the importance of digital literacy in reducing recidivism. That’s why our tablets give inmates the chance to read, listen to music, access legal resources, and connect with their families. But we want to do even more. That’s […]

GTL helps connect customers in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey by providing free phone calls through the Labor Day holiday.

GTL helps connect customers in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey by providing free phone calls through the Labor Day holiday. September 2, 2017 GTL will provide free five-minute calls to inmates at the Galveston, Gonzales, Jefferson, Karnes, Montgomery, Orange and Rusk county correctional facilities through September 4. This will help those incarcerated in areas affected […]

GTL Invests in Education

At GTL, we understand why people are hesitant to invest in education for inmates. People often ask, “Why should I pay for prisoners to get a college education, while I’m living paycheck-to-paycheck?” Our response is that educating our inmates saves taxpayer money that would be otherwise spent on the costs of incarcerating inmates. It’s an […]