Where Artisans Behind Bars Find Purpose & Pay Restitution
MadeBehindBars.com was established to provide incarcerated and released men and women a dignified, lawful marketplace for their crafts, while ensuring that every sale honors state obligations, victim restitution, and court-ordered restitution.
Redemption & Testimony
Every artist page documents their true story—including their crime, their sentence, and their spiritual or personal transformation. We believe transparency is the first step of genuine remorse and public restoration.
Layered State Revenue Share
States like Texas (TDCJ) and California (CDCR) enforce strict statutes regarding inmate earnings. Our custom multi-tier pricing engine allocates each dollar according to state mandates: victim funds, court fees, and inmate trust accounts.
Transition for Released Artists
Once an artisan steps beyond prison walls and is marked free, all correctional deductions are automatically lifted. They operate in our standard wholesale/retail tier to fund their sustainable, lawful reentry life.
How a $125 Custom Leather Bible Cover is Divided:
For an incarcerated artist under Texas TDCJ jurisdiction, the buyer pays $125. The breakdown is fully visible and audited:
* Once paroled or free, these correctional layers disappear, and the artisan keeps $100 ($125 - $25 materials).