All Posts: Prison Scholars

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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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From Incarceration to Advocacy: The Transformative Power of Second Chances

Tyrone Walker, Director of Reentry Services, reflects on his journey in celebration of Second Chance Month. …

April 11, 2024

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

Joel Castón was appointed to the D.C. Sentencing Commission after years of advocating for D.C.'s incarcerated.…

March 28, 2024

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Shameka Hayes, Prison Scholar, wins milestone election from jail

Hayes was elected to be the commissioner of an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) in Ward.…

February 15, 2024

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Reopening the Door to Education for Prison Scholar John Moore

John Moore's experience with the Prison Scholars Program at the D.C..…

February 13, 2024

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Vonté Gaffney: Changing Mindsets Through Education

By pursuing a college degree, Vonté hopes to change the narrative around incarcerated people and guide the next.…

January 3, 2024

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Georgetown Prison Scholars Increase Digital Literacy with MIT Web Design Program

Last semester, Scholars at the D.C. Jail earned Georgetown credit through courses in sociology, personal finance, and — for the first time — computer science, thanks to a new…

December 15, 2023

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Amy McNamara: Paving the Way for Women in Prison Education

As one of the first women accepted into Georgetown's degree program in prison, Amy hopes to encourage.…

December 4, 2023

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Prison Scholar Keonte Lewis Sets Sights on College

After finishing his first college classes through Georgetown while incarcerated, Keonte is taking steps to continue his education as a free.…

July 11, 2023

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Building Financial Literacy for Incarcerated Students

Professor Mike Ryan, who has taught Personal Finance at the D.C. Jail, said that the Prison Scholars Program has made him a better teacher and learner, emphasizing that educators…

January 23, 2023