Posts Tagged ‘Hudson Link’
From Convicted Felon to Prison Education Advocate
By: Christopher Zoukis At the time, when he agreed to murder his friend’s allegedly abusive father, Sean Pica thought he was doing the right thing. Although his conscious lashed at him for what he felt he needed to do, he accepted cash from a friend to complete the hit, and he carried it out. The…
Read MoreFrom Inmate to Inspiration: Man Helps Prisoners and Youth Turn Lives Around
By Christopher Zoukis John Valverde is living proof that second chances are possible, and that the criminal justice system needs to be about more than just punishment — it should focus on rehabilitation and facilitating successful re-entry for the legions of ex-offenders who will eventually rejoin their communities. Valverde this year becomes CEO of YouthBuild…
Read MoreCornell Prison Education Program Gives Auburn Inmates New Hope
By Lauren Mazzo and Emily Hull / Just Ithaca For many modern-day high school students, graduating with a college-level degree is simply the next logical step in life; but for the 15 students of Cornell Prison Education Program (CPEP) who will graduate on Dec. 10, it means a better chance at a jail-free future. CPEP is…
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