This webinar presents research and professional perspectives on the use of technology in prison education programs. The discussion covers how programs can be intentional and thoughtful in their use of technology, how corrections departments can navigate technology vetting and protocols, and how programs can adjust to unexpected circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
For decades, jurisdictions in the United States have relied on law enforcement and, in many states, mandatory arrest policies to address domestic violence (DV). The arrest-centered approach gained traction in the 1990s in response to community demands that the police take violence against women seriously and act decisively. This shift was intended ...
Facing my 17th holiday behind bars, here’s how I connect and seek joy.
During the holidays, millions of imprisoned men and women struggle with the knowledge that “home” is an unimaginable place. A considerable application to combat this basis is belonging; it is where joy is felt and expressed, where home can be a place incarcerated people share. Joy is essential to keeping a strong connection. How to properly navigat ...
How They Work and Why They’re Important
Real public safety embraces a public health approach that prioritizes the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. That’s why cities and counties across the country are investing in innovative safety services, such as alternative 911 response teams and offices of violence prevention or neighborhood safety. Yet in many places, these ess ...