Justice initiatives
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Explore Phillip Vance Smith II’s journey through the carceral system, shedding light on the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing and the challenges faced upon reentry into society.
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Discover one woman’s inspiring journey from prison to college graduation, highlighting the impact of mentorship and the challenges faced by individuals with convictions on-campus.
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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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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.
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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.
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“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…
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Learn how JSTOR Access in Prison has expanded to 1,000 sites, reaching nearly 500,000 incarcerated individuals worldwide. Join us on this audacious journey of education and empowerment.
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Learn how JSTOR Access in Prison provides secure online and offline access to scholarly journals, ebooks, and research reports for people on the inside, supporting equitable higher education in prison.
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Learn how Departments of Corrections can bring secure online or offline JSTOR access into correctional facilities to support academic programs and build information literacy for incarcerated learners.
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Next in JSTOR Access in Prison’s Second Chance Month webinar series, join a conversation on how to meet the needs of students with disabilities enrolled in prison education programs with Southern New Hampshire University student Ben Wright and expert Dr. Jennifer Montag.
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This first Second Chance Chat features JSTOR Access in Prison Advisory Board member Patrick Rodriguez and Donald Washington Jr. of The Marshall Project.
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Join a JSTOR Access in Prison webinar on how college access and campus-readiness initiatives impact academic success and life outcomes post-release, featuring conversation with LA Times journalist Keri Blakinger, BMCC Associate Director Olga Miliman, and PEN America’s Caits Messner.
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JSTOR Access in Prison brings high-quality academic resources to incarcerated learners through secure online and offline platforms.
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