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The challenges and rewards of teaching in prison
What strikes you the most about the college students in prison? I was wowed by…
Nov 29, 2014
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Employers must understand their role in post-incarceration success
How does Johns Hopkins serve as an example to other employers who want to hire…
Nov 19, 2014
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Cuts to Federal Funding Jeopardize Criminal Justice Initiatives Nationwide, Survey Finds
Vital federal funding that supports a variety of crime-prevention strategies,…
Nov 18, 2014
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Unlikely allies collaborate for fairer restitution practices
In 2013, a group of victims’ advocates and advocates from alternative to…
Nov 12, 2014
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Deep, justice-related thoughts about reality TV
I’m going to admit two things that may make me a pop culture pariah: 1. For a…
Nov 10, 2014
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California voters say yes to Proposition 47
If you only followed the election day coverage of candidate races, you might…
Nov 06, 2014
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New report shines light on domestic violence rates in LGBTQ communities
This month, the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) released…
Oct 30, 2014
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Taking a two-generation approach to helping families impacted by the justice system
Earlier this month, my colleague Ryan Shanahan and I represented Vera at…
Oct 23, 2014
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Remembering Eddie Ellis and the power of language
Several weeks ago, I attended the memorial service for Eddie Ellis, who was,…
Oct 17, 2014
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Ending segregation for incarcerated adolescents is a step in the right direction for NYC
The New York City Department of Corrections’ (DOC) recent commitment to ending…
Oct 03, 2014