How does NAWS provide access to literature for inmates?

NAWS (Narcotics Anonymous World Services) provides access to literature for inmates primarily through inmate tablets at no cost. This approach allows incarcerated individuals to access NA literature without financial barriers, ensuring that they can benefit from recovery materials and support while in custody. Providing literature on tablets also caters to the technological advancements in correctional facilities, making it easier for inmates to engage with the materials they need for their recovery journey.

Using tablets helps facilitate educational and recovery-oriented programs within prisons while adhering to guidelines that aim to maintain security and operational standards. This method also reflects a modern approach to providing resources, as it can streamline the distribution of literature and reduce the logistical challenges associated with printed materials.

Offering literature through paid subscriptions, in print editions only, or via external bookstores does not address the specific needs of inmates as effectively. These alternatives may be more limiting due to cost concerns, availability, or access restrictions within correctional settings. Hence, utilizing tablets to distribute literature at no cost stands out as the most effective and accessible option.