Ending Recidivism, Brick by Brick
Slicing and delivering pizzas usually isn’t a living wage job. But building the brick ovens in which to cook the […]
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All It Takes Is Some Honey, Peanut Butter and Oats to Reduce Recidivism
As an inmate working in the kitchen at La Tuna, a low-security federal prison in Anthony, Texas, Seth Sundberg pulled […]
What Kale and Arugula Have to Do with Reducing Recidivism
It’s mango season in Miami, and James Jiler’s kitchen counter keeps filling with bags and bags of the tropical fruit. The towering mound […]
The Legislation That Has the Potential to Reduce Youth Recidivism in California
The California juvenile justice system is caught in a depressing Catch-22. It’s common knowledge that schools are one of the best […]
What we can learn from George Kaiser Family Foundation’s place-based work in Tulsa, Oklahoma
This fall, NationSwell launches its first immersive experience on October 18 and 19 in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Place-Based Impact in […]
This Group’s Approach to Ending the Jail-Homelessness Cycle May Actually Make a Big Difference.
On any given night, approximately 40% of San Francisco’s jail population identifies as homeless. Many of these vulnerable individuals will […]
The Courtroom of the Future Looks a Lot Like This Navajo Tradition
Marissa Williams has seen the power of storytelling firsthand. She’s constantly telling stories about growing up in Brooklyn, New York, […]
Former Juvenile Inmates Are Earning Double Minimum Wage to Grow Crops — and Business Skills
To many residents of the historically black neighborhoods on Atlanta’s westside, Abiodun Henderson is both local savior and master storyteller. […]
Young People Are Using Musical Theater to Heal Their Trauma — and It’s Working
On the drive home from Priya Shah’s first Storycatchers musical, she pulled over. She was teary-eyed and emotionally moved by […]
People in Prisons Are Learning to Code — and It Might Alter the Course of Their Lives
In prisons throughout America, you might find traditional classes in math, English and science or training programs for welding, auto […]