All Posts: Reentry
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The Small, Often Invisible Moments That Matter
Caleb Johnston connected with Georgetown’s Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) through a practicum requirement in the Master of Arts in American Government program at the…
July 30, 2026
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A Year of Family First Moments
Through shared experiences, the Family First Program helps strengthen the bonds of justice-involved families. The Family First Program opened the 2025 school year by welcoming…
July 29, 2026
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Pivot Alum Joe Houston Jr. Builds on Success, Returns to Program as Mentor
For CEO and wellness professional Joe Houston Jr., also known as Mr. WeFit, joining the Pivot Program was all about refining his skillset. “I can’t be a coach if I’m not…
July 18, 2026
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Paralegal Program Partnership with OAG Empowers Returning Citizens
The MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program partners with organizations throughout the community to expand second-chance hiring opportunities. The program’s partnership with the…
July 13, 2026
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The Power of Lived Experience at PJI
The Prisons and Justice Initiative’s newest team member, Kittrell Decator, joined the team with a unique story that fuels his commitment to legal system reform. In 2016,…
February 10, 2026
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Pivot Graduate Monte Pollard Named to Obama Foundation Leaders USA Program
Monte Pollard, graduate of the Pivot Program’s second cohort, was recently named a 2025-2026 Obama Foundation USA Leader. Leaders participate in a six-month, virtual leadership…
January 8, 2026
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Georgetown Pivot Program Welcomes Cohort 8 Fellows
The Georgetown Pivot Program recently welcomed its eighth cohort of Pivot fellows! Over the next nine months, fellows will engage in an intensive curriculum focused on business…
October 23, 2025
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MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program Celebrates Graduates’ Achievements
Family members, friends and supporters recently gathered at Georgetown Law to celebrate eight graduates of the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program during a ceremony honoring their…
October 9, 2025
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Shannon Sisney’s Path to Entrepreneurship
When Shannon Sisney first joined Georgetown’s Pivot Program, she was searching for a job. What she found was stability, confidence, and a way to redefine her future. The program…
August 6, 2025
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Georgetown Pivot Program Celebrates 12 Graduates, Presents Inaugural Award
On June 12, the seventh cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program celebrated their graduation following nine months of classroom instruction and hands-on internship experience. The…
August 6, 2025