Barriers Beyond Bars: The Ripple Effects of Convictions

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In the United States, the consequences of a criminal conviction extend far beyond the courtroom. For many, a criminal record becomes a lifelong barrier, restricting access to essential opportunities and resources. At Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED), we specialize in pre-trial diversion for youth criminal offenders, and we’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges these barriers present. This…

Distance Learning is the Next Frontier

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The recent COVID-19 pandemic is putting on full display how unnecessary nonviolent incarceration is to our criminal justice system. As these facilities have become some of the most susceptible areas for coronavirus to spread, corrections agencies across the country – including the biggest of them all, the Department of Justice – have recommended nonviolent inmates…