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50-Year-Old Is First in Prison Education Program To Graduate From Georgetown
Tyrone’s story originally appeared in the article, 50-Year-Old Is First in Prison Education Program To Graduate From Georgetown. Tyrone Walker used to sit in his jail cell…
May 25, 2025
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Georgetown Pivot Program Hosts 2025 Pitch Competition, Showcasing Innovation and Impact
On May 7, the Georgetown Pivot Program held its annual Pitch Competition, where fellows presented their business ventures to a panel of judges. Winners received seed funding to…
May 25, 2025
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The Unsung Heroes Behind Second Chances
Many of us, even when given the opportunity, find that second chances are often accompanied by deep challenges—challenges shaped by the years we spent in carceral spaces. We…
April 22, 2025
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Celebrating the Progress Made in 2024
Dear PJI Supporters, As the year draws to a close, I am filled with reflection on the remarkable progress we’ve made together. From celebrating graduations to advocating for…
December 30, 2024
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Making an Exoneree Celebrates the Holidays with 10th and 11th Prison Releases
For incarcerated people and their families, the holidays can be a painful reminder of time lost away from loved ones. However, for the first time in decades, both Gary Benloss…
December 30, 2024
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Georgetown Pivot Program Welcomes Its Seventh Cohort
The Georgetown Pivot Program recently welcomed its seventh cohort of Pivot Fellows! Over the next nine months, Fellows will participate in an intensive curriculum designed…
December 23, 2024
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Mark Davis: My MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program Experience and the Power to Shape My Own Future
Mark Davis reflects on his experience in the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal. …
November 6, 2024
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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…
October 11, 2024
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Unwavering Commitment: The Story of Edward Martinez
In partnership with Georgetown students, Edward Martinez's relentless pursuit of justice has led to his release after a wrongful conviction for first-degree.…
July 16, 2024
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Meet the 2024 Paralegal Fellows
Get to know the Fellows in the 2024 MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal.…
April 26, 2024