Mandates are being lifted all over the state, but our incarcerated loved ones are still under strict guidelines when it comes to visitation. We know these restrictions negatively impact everyone involved. We ask NYS DOCCS to make the visits normal!

Today is International Women's Day! We affirm today – and every day – that women's rights are human rights. #IWD #IWD2022

This month, we’ll be discussing current issues & trends within prison education. This article perfectly articulates some prominent issues, and features our very own Dr. Kimberlee Johnson & David Garlock! usnews.com/education/arti…

This week, let’s talk about funding issues in prison education. This is a major issue impacting hundreds of thousands of incarcerated people who are simply trying to better themselves. Let’s do better, so we can make society better.

“The emerging use of ICT in prisons promises to transform the daily lived experience of prisoners.” People need to learn to thrive. So, how can incarcerated people thrive without the proper resources to learn? Click to learn more: aic.gov.au/sites/default/…

“Reducing recidivism requires constructing an alternate reality—and technology can help. As it stands, technology is a barrier for many former inmates, who may lack experience interacting in a digital world.” (Armstrong, 2018). slate.com/technology/201…

Thank you to all our donors who help to make this program what it is! Your contributions help our program & students thrive. ❤️

Prison Education Program struggle with retaining educators. Low retention rates are a byproduct of inadequate training opportunities and program funding. Click the link below to learn more: jstor.org/stable/pdf/265…

Today is the day. Take a moment to pray for our students, faculty and staff, and any program volunteers here at PEP. Let the journey begin! #easternuniversityPEP #weeducatetoliberate #collegeinprison

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice announced Thursday that it will reform its beleaguered central prison for youths under a settlement agreement with the federal government. #PrisonReform bit.ly/SCPrisonReform

Prison education is important, now more than ever. Programs like ours can help close the achievement gap and create a new path for individuals who are incarcerated. Learn more about our program here: eastern.edu/prisoned

Remembering when Dyjuan Tatro stopped by to talk about the importance of providing educational opportunities behind bars #collegeinprsion #EUprisoned fb.watch/ecwdP5n7Bn/

There are 2 more Wellness Wednesdays centered around gaining FINANCIAL HEALTH. Open to all. Attend in person with dinner or via Zoom for the August 24th & 31st sessions. Sign up: tinyurl.com/workshopPEP w/ Everence Financial & the Ctr for Community Eng #FinancialFreedom #reentry

BREAKING: California has just become the 2nd state in nation to make prison phone calls free for incarcerated people & their families. This is a huge win & step toward putting prison profiteers out of business. Congratulations Worth Rises & Bianca. Thank you Governor Gavin Newsom

Join us in learning about entrepreneurship during this FREE intensive seminar on Wednesday, October 26th! Dinner & book provided. Register today: tinyurl.com/PEPwednesdaywo…

The Prison Education Program and Mr. Stacey Torrance hosted an Entrepreneurship workshop facilitated by successful entrepreneurs. This included formerly incarcerated persons, a former police officer, and a former corrections staff person. What a group! #reentry #collegeinprison