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Sharing Stories of the Incarcerated

There are many people who have not had a chance to hear the personal experiences of incarceration. With over two million behind bars in the United States alone, there are an endless number of stories surrounding incarceration and the very real challenges upon release.

By Breanna Atkinson
July 12, 2016
Everyday Incarceration | Images | instagram | Social Media
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NC Announces New Youthful Offender Program

The North Carolina prison system announced that they will put an end to solitary confinement for juvenile offenders in the prison system. Historically, youth were placed in solitary confinement if they seriously violated prison rules.

By this September, the N.C. Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice will launch a Youthful Offender Program that will provide education, mental and behavioral health counseling, life skills classes, and family and community reunification services.

By Breanna Atkinson
June 27, 2016
Creating a Constructive Prison Culture | North Carolina | Solitary Confinement | Youthful Offender Program
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A Life Restored

At 23 years old, Weldon Angelos had found himself behind bars facing a 55-year sentence as a first time, nonviolent offender.

He was resigned to his fate that he would not be released until he was at least 79 years old.

By Breanna Atkinson
June 24, 2016
Families Against Mandatory Minimums | Generation Opportunity | Helping Families | mandatory minimums | Weldon Angelos
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#LoveLetters for Father’s Day

For the past several months, Google has led a unique campaign that reconnects children with their incarcerated parents through Project #LoveLetter. On Fathers’ Day, they showcased some of the #LoveLetters that kids sent to their incarcerated fathers.

As many know, the United States represents only 5 percent of the world population while holding 25 percent of the world’s prison population.

By Breanna Atkinson
June 22, 2016
Angel Tree | Father's Day | Fathers | Helping Families | USA Today
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Woman (and Daughter) Forgive Husband’s Killer

Twelve years ago, Patty O’Reilly’s husband was killed by an intoxicated driver. Now over a decade later, she has made it through a journey from anger and hatred to forgiveness and a new found love of life. She reflects on her experience with Reader’s Digest.

By Breanna Atkinson
June 10, 2016
Creating a Constructive Prison Culture | forgiveness | Patty O'Reilly | Reader's Digest | reconciliation
Educating Juveniles Behind Bars
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Educating Juveniles Behind Bars

Although the number of children in detention centers has dramatically decreased over the past 15 years, there are still an estimated 55,000 juveniles behind bars. Regardless of whether they have committed a crime, they have the right to an education that must be provided for while in the detention center.

By Breanna Atkinson
June 9, 2016
Creating a Constructive Prison Culture | education | Juvenile Justice | The Atlantic

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