You probably can't do anything about the actual prison experience, but you can help the individuals both before, during and after.
There are organizations that try to keep people out of prison by giving them activities or trade training.
And there are organizations that try to help people find jobs after leaving prison.
You could find some you like and help them financially.
Another positive influence is the religious community, so you can help those as well. People with strong religious ties tend to have a much easier time joining their community after prison.
There are also some religious communities that try to reach people in prison, and you could help them.
There are organizations that try to keep people out of prison by giving them activities or trade training.
And there are organizations that try to help people find jobs after leaving prison.
You could find some you like and help them financially.
Another positive influence is the religious community, so you can help those as well. People with strong religious ties tend to have a much easier time joining their community after prison.
There are also some religious communities that try to reach people in prison, and you could help them.