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PJI Welcomes Cohort 6 of MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program Fellows

Nine individuals are now one step closer to earning a certificate of completion from Georgetown University Law Center through the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program! Over the…

July 27, 2025

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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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Pivot Alum Launches WeFit Wednesdays 

Joe Houston Jr., an alum of the Georgetown Pivot Program, is bringing his passion for health and healing back to the Pivot classroom. This spring, Joe partnered with the Pivot…

April 15, 2025

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Cohort 7 Pivot Fellows Begin Their Internships, Taking the Next Step in Their Careers

On March 10, after months of intensive coursework and preparation, the 2025 Pivot Fellows began their internships. This final phase of the program represents a key milestone for…

April 3, 2025

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Pivot Program Alum Raashed Hall Reflects on Opportunities After Graduation 

“There’s a reason it’s called a Pivot Program. It can be a 180-degree turnaround for someone,” said Raashed Hall, a graduate from Cohort 5 of the Pivot Program. Hall…

March 2, 2025

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Pivot Fellows Design Programs for Social Good

Pivot Program’s Design Thinking course emphasizes experiential learning that extends well beyond the classroom. More than an academic exercise, it empowers fellows to tackle…

February 20, 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