Student Stories: Power of Change and Human Potential
Almost every day we hear new stories from our students. They continue to inspire and motivate us.
Come back here often to see new stories as we hear them, directly from our students.
This sister is different
Jessica* is not the typical prisoner that we serve in reentry: she doesn't come from a life of poverty, she has attended college, and she has experience legally earning a living out in free society.
Her struggle for religious freedom…
Sister Shajiyah embraced Islam with her whole heart. She learned about ḥijāb and wanted to wear it to please Allah.
Being homeless is a violation of parole
Gary became homeless… and may be sent back to prison. In his state, being homeless is a violation of parole. Go figure.
