All Posts: Prison Scholars
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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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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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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