Reclaiming identity and the hero’s journey
Through the transformative power of prison-based arts education, Wyatt Reed shares his journey of reclaiming a lost identity, confronting addiction, and rediscovering purpose through creative expression.
Blog Tag: JSTOR Access Initiative
Unlearning the art of silence
In this powerful Second Chance Month essay, Alexander Bolling reflects on his journey from silence to self-expression while incarcerated.
Shakespeare, the weight of knowledge and liberation: Reflections on The Educated Loner
In this JSTOR’s Second Chance Month essay, Allen Ivanov reflects on the liberating and isolating power of education in prison, exploring how knowledge—through Shakespeare and critical inquiry—becomes both a burden and a path to self-reclamation.
The smell that carries us through: One editor’s response to On My Way to School by Shane Moffat
In this JSTOR’s Second Chance Month essay, Shane Moffat reflects on early school experiences, the sensory memories of his bus rides, and his enduring love for education. Through vivid storytelling, he challenges readers to consider access, equity, and the power of memory—even behind prison walls.