Call Me Future Pilot
Striving to overcome a challenging past, Elisha shares her journey from a jail cell to pursuing a dream of becoming a pilot. Embracing hope and resilience, this story sheds light on the transformative power of second chances.
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Too Fancy for Freedom:
Navigating the Bureaucratic Labyrinth of Work Release with a Degree
Struggles of reintegration post-incarceration are examined through personal experiences in this essay, highlighting challenges in navigating systemic barriers, including conflicts faced in a work release program. An individual shares insights on leveraging prison education amidst the complexities of reentry.
From Anger to Academics: Changing a Violent Mind One Course at a Time
I was faced with a choice early on with my incarceration: allow violence dominance over my life, giving prejudice exactly what it wanted, or change, showing that violent offenders are more than lost causes. I chose the latter, and education would be my cure to cleanse me of this leprosy.
Introduction to “Second chance mentality: First chance reality” essay series for JSTOR Access in Prison
"Second Chance Mentality: First Chance Reality," presented by JSTOR Access in Prison, is our 2024 contribution to Second Chance Month. Each week we will offer a direct portal into the minds and hearts of experts on incarceration who we hear about, but not from. I hope to foster a deeper understanding and human connection through the lens of prison-based education.
Mission and history
Mission As part of the nonprofit ITHAKA, JSTOR’s mission is to improve access to knowledge and education for people around the world. We partner with libraries, museums, and publishers to reduce costs, extend access, and preserve scholarship for the future. We do this because we believe in… Read More