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🔒📚 "Education, training, and rehabilitation must take center stage within our prison system," states Charlie Taylor, Chief Inspector of Prisons in England and Wales. His recent remarks highlight the urgent need for a profound shift in approach to reduce reoffending rates. 🔑 At SAHEE, we recognize the transformative power of education and rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and resources to incarcerated individuals, empowering them to build a brighter future beyond bars. 🌟 Mr. Taylor's insights underscore the critical importance of initiatives like our own, as we work tirelessly to break the cycle of reoffending and promote successful reintegration into society. 💡 Together, let's champion meaningful change within our criminal justice system. Join us in our commitment to #EducationForAll and #SecondChances. Together, we can make a difference. #Rehabilitation #CriminalJusticeReform #CharlieTaylor

https://lnkd.in/e_ziAYGt. This is such an important and thought-provoking article by Yvonne Jewkes. The first few paragraphs should be incorporated into our initial training of custodial staff: how to prevent the system overwhelming the humans within it.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Turning Adversity into Opportunity: A Guide to Succeeding in Federal Prison Navigating federal prison is a daunting challenge, but with the right approach, it can be an opportunity for growth and development. I'm Michael Santos, and in my latest article, I share insights from my own 26-year journey in federal prisons on how to succeed and thrive within this challenging environment.#FederalPrisonSuccess #PrisonLifeStrategy #IncarcerationJourney #MichaelSantosExperience #ReentryPreparation Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gYN_MMBf

When ITHAKA asked me about recording something for The World Day of Social Justice, I didn't think I had much to offer. There is real suffering happening in the world right now, and I am not marching in the streets or drafting petitions. Sarah Stevens asked some pointed questions, and the more we chatted, I realized that wherever we are, we CAN make a difference, even if it's just a small one. Anyone who has heard my own JSTOR story knows that as a Bard Prison Initiative student, I became obsessed with Oscar Wilde *sigh*. But what if I told you an incarcerated learner used primary sources in JSTOR to create a care program for aging women in the prison she was in? A man in Arizona used JSTOR to understand trauma, and now he asks people, "How are you feeling?" instead of "Wassup?" He wants to build a trauma-centered support group from what he discovered in the archives. Oscar got me through a tough time, but other people in prison did waaaaay more with JSTOR than I had even dreamed of. Finally, the people at ITHAKA care about equity. In 2019, while I was still incarcerated and spelling JSTOR with an "e,"our President, Kevin Guthrie, went on record about his concerns regarding higher education in prison. Before it was trendy. He SAW us. The people at ITHAKA care about social justice and lend their time and talent at work and beyond for issues they care about. There aren't enough characters to name every person who makes JSTOR Access in Prison possible. We don't have to march in the streets or change laws to make the world a bit better. For the Wold Day of Social Justice, taking the time to see someone, and recognize their humanity is a win. That might be enough.🧡 #worlddayofsocialjustice #informationliteracy #prisoneducation #dogood #socialjustice

🤔 Did you know that California is home to the world’s largest women’s prison, the Central California Women’s Facility? With three major women’s prisons in the state, we have an important opportunity to support their successful reentry. Join us on November 14th to learn how we can address the needs of incarcerated women: https://lnkd.in/gsDrHiAS #SJBestPractices

Transforming Lives: Entrepreneurship Education in Prisons Discover the power of entrepreneurship education in correctional facilities and how it's changing lives. Learn how these programs provide hope, second chances, and equip incarcerated individuals with the tools for a new beginning. Join the movement for comprehensive prison reform and unlock doors to a brighter future. #PrisonEntrepreneurship #SecondChances #TransformingLives #HopeBehindBars #EntrepreneurialMindset #ReducingRecidivism #BusinessEducation #JusticeReform #ChangingCommunities #UnlockingOpportunities

What will it take to unlock the next generation of UK prisons? 👮♻️ https://lnkd.in/eJDAAHKX   We are at a crisis point with our prison estate as the Ministry of Justice races to resolve overcrowding and prison conditions.     Speaking to Property Week, our regional director, Ian Astley, discusses the current plans for upgrading the prison estate and how this can be reached more quickly and sustainably.     Find out more below 👇   #Prisons #MoJ #MMC #Emissions #Sustainability  

I raised a few questions with our Ministry of Education but did not get any response: 1. When the passing marks are 33%, why attendance of 75% and above is insisted upon. 2. Why in this era of technological advancements, 12 years of schooling is needed? 3. What is the efficiency of education system in terms of energy and resources consumed and the resultant carbon emissions. How can the education be Decarbonised? What we need is "Shiksha Fifty-Fifty" model as detailed in www.grihashikshakendra.com

Kesha tells the story of her husband, emphasizing the importance of independent prison oversight. Most U.S. operate with no oversight or accountability, meaning families like Kesha’s have no place to go when things go wrong. Join us in advocating for increased transparency and accountability in prisons. Take action by urging your lawmakers to establish and endorse independent prison oversight. Together, we can make a difference. https://lnkd.in/edunRZKX #PrisonOversight

Putting the role of Sport and Physical Activity within the Criminal Justice System in the spotlight. On Tuesday we joined other amazing VCSE organisations in Parliament to discuss the role of Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System. It was a sobering discussion, but what shone through was the collective passion and energy the VCSE sector has for making a difference to people in prison. What resonated for us was that the work we do as a sector is needed, but it is often overlooked. Prisons are under huge pressure from overcrowding, lack of staff and arbitrary targets, manifesting in short term priorities which ultimately have negative long term consequences. There needs to be a different approach to tackling the problems that are growing within our Criminal Justice System if we are to make sustainable change. And what we know works in making sustainable change for people is sport, physical activity, relationships, opportunity and ultimately, people. To find out more about who we are and how we use sport and physical activity in prisons, please get in touch.