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Job Opportunity: Assistant Vice President for Correctional Education

The Assistant Vice President for Correctional Education is responsible for leading and executing the University’s strategy for incarcerated, reentry, and formerly incarcerated students and building, developing and managing relationships with the various State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and not for profit organizations that serve the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons. Serve with the President and the Executive Leadership Team in developing a comprehensive, innovative, and bold vision for the University’s incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons. The Assistant Vice President ensures compliance with university policies and procedures and optimization of resources. … Read More… »

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Empower Missouri: 2023 Week of Action

Kerry Ouellet

The Missouri legislative session is heating up, and it is critical that your voices are heard in Jefferson City. Please join Empower Missouri April 3rd – April 6th for their 2023 Week of Action! On April 3rd, 4th, and 6th, spend your lunch hour with Empower Missouri to build your advocacy skills and learn about key anti-poverty policies in three priority areas: food security (Monday), criminal justice reform (Tuesday), and affordable housing (Thursday). On Wednesday, April 5th, join them at the capitol to put those skills in action and make your voice heard!… Read More… »

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SXSW EDU: From Prison to Potential—The Role of Higher Ed

Kerry Ouellet

This event took place on March 6. Now you can listen to the recording! “For every dollar spent on higher ed in prison (HEP), five dollars are saved in recidivism costs.” With compelling evidence to demonstrate the efficacy of HEP programs, recent policy changes, and an increased appetite for serving justice-impacted populations, these programs are on the rise and will be accessible to more students in the coming year. This event took place on March 6. Now you can listen to the recording!… Read More… »

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Screening and Panel Discussion of “Inside Story” DocuSeries

Kerry Ouellet

Dr. Andrisse, Howard University faculty and member of STEM-OPS partner organization Prisons to Professionals (P2P), was recently included in a DocuSeries produced by Vice and Marshall Project. Vice and Marshall Project would like to host a screening of Dr. Andrisse’s episode and panel discussion with Dr. Andrisse, the two producers, and one or two Howard University faculty or students. … Read More… »

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Pell in Prisons: The Gap Between Hope and Reality

Kerry Ouellet

Lots of people are dreaming of taking advantage of new college opportunities in prison as Pell eligibility returns this year for incarcerated students. But there are gaps in information, in preparation, and in who will actually be able to enroll in college programs. What will it take to close those gaps? Join an online discussion with formerly incarcerated students, education experts, and college and corrections officials preparing for the return of Pell. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET, followed by 30 minutes for discussion.… Read More… »

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Ethics Grand Rounds: Improving Equity, Transparency, and Accountability in Research in the Age of Mass Incarceration

Kerry Ouellet

On March 1st, 2023, at 12 pm EST, is the next session in the Ethics Grand Rounds series. The series integrates multidisciplinary perspectives and will focus on the educational, historical, and clinical dimensions of incarceration and health justice, including speakers in research, teaching and advocacy roles, and those with lived experience at the intersections of justice and healthcare.… Read More… »

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Webinar: Culturally Specific Recovery Community Organizations: A Conversation on How to Improve Care and Research

Kerry Ouellet

This panel discussion will provide an overview of what culturally-specific community recovery organizations are, how they fit into the continuum of care, information about the intersections of culture, parenting, and substance use, and what researchers can do to build stronger partnerships and conduct research that is meaningful to the community. Continuing Education Units and Continuing Medical Units are available for attendees. This session is free to attend and is co-sponsored by the JEAP Initiative and the University of Oregon Center on Parenting and Opioids. … Read More… »

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The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration

Kerry Ouellet

Join the Petey Greene Program on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 6PM for the first webinar of their Spring 2023 Justice #education Series: “The Black Family in the Age of Mass Incarceration.” During this #webinar, panelists will help us understand the policies and practices that have harmed Black families while also helping us grapple with the impact of mass incarceration on Black families and communities.… Read More… »

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Call for Writing and Art Submissions: MEND Magazine

Kerry Ouellet

The Mend journal is currently accepting writing and art submissions for the 2023 issue. The deadline for consideration is March 1, 2023. Notifications will be sent out in the spring of 2023. Writing submissions can be submitted by email or at the mailing address below. Legible handwritten submissions are welcome. Art submissions are accepted only via email.
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Womxn’s Cohort Virtual Series 2023

Kerry Ouellet

The Womxn’s Cohort: Connection to Community Through Sisterhood is a division branched from Prisons to Professionals (P2P) Scholar program. The P2P Womxn’s Cohort is in partnership with Light To Life. This cohort provides virtual workshops, interactive activities, circles and challenges to 500+ womxn nationally that are survivor-centered with healing justice approaches in the movement to support justice-impacted womxn and survivors of gender-based violence.… Read More… »

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