Making an Exoneree: Keith Washington Released After 13 Years in Prison
June 23rd, 2021
Keith Washington’s excessive 45-year sentence was reduced, allowing him to reunite with his family after spending 13 years in prison.
Latest News from PJI
Prison Scholar Joel Caston Elected to Local Government
June 17th, 2021
Joel Caston, a Georgetown Prison Scholar, will serve as a local public official after his election on June 15.
Eric Riddick Released from Prison 29 Years After Wrongful Conviction
May 29th, 2021
Nearly 30 years after he was wrongfully convicted, Eric Riddick is home. Three Georgetown students featured Riddick’s story in a 2019 Making an Exoneree documentary.
Tyrone Walker joins PJI as Director of Reentry Services
May 17th, 2021
Tyrone Walker, a former Prison Scholar and Pivot Program grad, will support formerly incarcerated people and lead PJI’s reentry efforts.
Georgetown to Launch Bachelor’s Degree Program at Maryland Prison
April 7th, 2021
Georgetown University will introduce a bachelor’s degree program for incarcerated students.
Building Confidence Through Prison Education and Life After Release
March 30th, 2021
A Prison Scholar alum reflects on pursuing education while incarcerated and looks ahead to life after his release.
Students at DC Jail Begin Spring Semester
March 24th, 2021
This semester, the Prison Scholars Program is offering incarcerated students four credit-bearing courses, all conducted virtually through tablets.
PJI Statement of Solidarity
June 3rd, 2020
The Prisons and Justice Initiative ( PJI ) was founded to examine and combat mass incarceration — a system that is deeply and painfully intertwined with this coun…
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