Prisons and Justice Initiative
Prisons and Justice Initiative
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Together for Justice

Working in prisons, in the community, and on campus, the Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative brings opportunities within reach for people affected by the mass incarceration crisis.

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Celebrating the Fifth Cohort of the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program

The fifth cohort of the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program celebrated their graduation and received their Paralegal Studies certificates from Georgetown Law, with keynote remarks from Jake Tapper.

October 11, 2024

Unwavering Commitment: The Story of Edward Martinez

July 16, 2024

Meet the 2024 Paralegal Fellows

April 26, 2024

Joel Castón, former Prison Scholar, Appointed to D.C. Sentencing Commission

March 28, 2024

Student and Alumni Voices

Keonte Lewis

“I wanted to do something that’s meaningful for me.”

Meet Prison Scholar Keonte
Jessica Trejo

“My paralegal certificate means everything to me.”

Meet Paralegal Alum Jessica
Amy McNamara in front of a prison library bookshelf.

“When I got accepted to Georgetown, it gave me an open door.”

Meet BLA Student Amy
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