Recidivism remains a significant challenge within the justice system, particularly among youth. Rehabilitation Enables Dreams (RED) adopts innovative and compassionate strategies to address this issue, focusing on education and empowerment. Here’s how we’re making a difference: Transforming Courtrooms into Classrooms At RED, we shift the perspective from punishment to education. Our unique approach involves transforming…
The school-to-prison pipeline represents a troubling convergence within the American educational system, where educational policies intersect with societal issues, leading many students, particularly those of color, into the criminal justice system. Central to this crisis is the stark reality that Black students, despite being a minority in the student population, face disproportionately higher rates of…
The criminal justice system in the United States has historically been rooted in punitive measures. However, as society evolves and understanding deepens, there’s a growing recognition of the need for a more rehabilitative approach. This shift promises not only a more humane treatment of individuals but also long-term benefits for communities. The Changing Landscape of…
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…
“I’ve seen the impact we can have as a community when we work together for change. I’m running because I believe our government should work for all of us.” – Tarra Simmons, Esq. Intro Tarra Simmons, Esq. is not your typical returning citizen. For one, she is now a licensed attorney, a feat that has…
Introduction On Saturday, October 12, RED’s Founder, David Lee Windecher, has been invited by a friend and President of the State Bar of Georgia, Darrell Sutton, to be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Southern Conference of Bar Presidents where David will be unveiling RED’s groundbreaking online learning restorative justice program. As part of his…
Contributed by Ejiro Okoro August 15, 2019 “I, too, am America”—Langston Hughes Home The sweetest word there is. It is the place where we reflect on who we are, and dream of who we would like to become. The nation is facing an affordable housing crisis affecting individuals from various income spectrums. Hardest hit are…
Ultimately, we need to rethink our approach to the entire criminal justice system. It’s a process that’s going to take time. Using spit and duct tape to try and solve these problems will end up creating more problems down the line. As such, we need to take a more long-term view of what will make…
For those of you who don’t know, Carl is our resident horse’s mouth when it comes to the criminal justice system in America. Few people can talk about it like those who have been through it. And few people are more qualified to talk about how badly it needs to be reformed like those who…
The school to prison pipeline is threatening the fabric of our American society by placing an emphasis on juveniles entering into the criminal justice system for minor offenses. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Defense Fund depicts the pipeline as “funneling of students out of school and into the streets…