Prisons and Justice Initiative

The Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative connects people affected by mass incarceration with opportunities to shape their own futures.

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Prison Education

Reentry Programming

Wrongful Convictions

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

Meet Prison Scholar Keonte

“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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