A strategic guide for creating content that connects, heals, and transforms

Start with the why

At Edovo, content isn’t just screened—it’s evaluated.
Not for perfection, but for purpose.

We look for what works: research-backed, trauma-aware, adult-learner-centered materials designed for the real lives and challenges of incarcerated learners. If your content teaches, equips, heals, or empowers—and if it’s built for delivery on a secure tablet—you’re in the right place.

Here’s a look at what the platform needs most right now, based on evaluation trends, facility demand, and impact data.

Edovo’s holistic approach to learning

A powerful piece of our philosophy—and a key opportunity for content partners—is our whole-person framework. Incarcerated learners don’t just need a diploma or a worksheet—they need tools for life, inside and out. That’s why Edovo organizes its curriculum around seven key dimensions of growth and preparation:

• Professional journeys – Career exploration, industry training, and job skills
  
  

• Constructive thinking frameworks – Mindset, self-reflection, and decision-making
  
  

• Positive connections – Relationship-building, communication, and emotional intelligence
  
  

• Academic advancement – Literacy, high school equivalency, and college prep
  
  

• Recovery & resilience – Mental health, trauma healing, and substance use recovery
  
  

• Reentry readiness – Planning for housing, employment, documentation, and more
  
  

• Spiritual & personal insight – Identity, faith, purpose, and cultural grounding
  
  

This holistic structure helps learners choose coursework that aligns with their personal needs, goals, and lived experiences. It also gives your content a framework to plug into—ensuring it resonates, reaches, and creates real-world impact.

Want your work to go further? Build for the whole person—not just the subject matter.

Top content needs for the Edovo platform

Each of the following content areas reflects high demand and is directly aligned with Edovo’s evaluation criteria: curriculum quality, adult learning theory, criminogenic needs, equity, accessibility, and measurable impact.

1. Women-centered programming

Trauma-responsive, reentry-focused, and still underrepresented.

Needed topics include:

• Trauma recovery for women
  
  

• Parenting from prison
  
  

• Reentry planning and community reintegration
  
  

• Financial empowerment
  
  

• Reproductive health and aging inside
  
  

2. Health awareness & literacy

Because knowledge = agency—and health disparities are real inside.

Needed topics include:

• Chronic illness management (diabetes, hypertension)
  
  

• Preventative care (nutrition, screenings, hygiene)
  
  

• Reproductive health and menopause
  
  

• Cognitive health and mobility in aging
  
  

• Understanding prescriptions and medical systems
  
  

3. Career and workforce readiness

Because a resume isn’t just a document—it’s a door.

Needed topics include:

• Resume-building and job interviews
  
  

• Applying for jobs with a criminal record
  
  

• Professional communication and etiquette
  
  

• Exploring high-demand trades and industries
  
  

• Entrepreneurship for second-chance earners
  
  

4. Financial literacy 

Credit, fraud, budgeting—it’s more than numbers. It’s survival.

Needed topics include:

• Budgeting and goal setting
  
  

• Building and repairing credit
  
  

• Navigating taxes, banking, and financial systems
  
  

• Planning for reentry expenses
  
  

• Avoiding scams, predatory lending, and fraud
  
  

5. Recovery and emotional wellness

Because healing starts with safety—and continues with support.

Needed topics include:

• Coping with stress, anger, grief, shame
  
  

• Trauma recovery and resilience tools
  
  

• Relapse prevention and harm reduction
  
  

• Understanding depression, anxiety, PTSD
  
  

• Daily mental health strategies that work
  
  

6. Unique religious, spiritual, and cultural Perspectives

Representation isn’t a bonus—it’s a lifeline.

Needed topics include:

• Indigenous practices, values, and healing
  
  

• Islamic education and spiritual reflection
  
  

• Hindu faith-based learning
  
  

• LGBTQ+ perspectives through storytelling and identity
  
  

• Latinx cultural heritage and wisdom
  
  

7. Court-ordered classes

Clear the bar. Earn the certificate. Start the change.

Needed topics include:

• Batterer intervention
  
  

• Family violence prevention
  
  

• Moral Recognition Therapy-aligned concepts
  
  

• Parenting education with structured outcomes
  
  

• Substance use awareness (with evidence-based framing)
  
  

What makes it matter

Creating for Edovo means designing with:

• Purpose – Every page, video, and prompt should help the Learner grow
  
  

• Respect – For the whole person, not just the test-taker
  
  

• Practicality – For life in a facility and after release
  
  

• Structure – For pacing, focus, and retention
  
  

Not every course needs to tick every box. But every item should speak to something that matters.

TL;DR: what Edovo needs now

• Healing tools for women
  
  

• Health education for aging and chronic conditions
  
  

• Real-world job and reentry preparation
  
  

• Financial literacy from survival to stability
  
  

• Emotional wellness and trauma tools
  
  

• Culturally relevant, spiritually grounded content
  
  

• Resources tied to DOC mandates
  
  

• Content that fits within Edovo’s holistic learning framework