Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative

We’re hiring! We’re looking for a Patuxent Institution Site Coordinator to support daily operations of the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree program for incarcerated scholars. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/dJAyZEvs

On Friday, PJI was thrilled to welcome Anthony “Tony” Mills home! Tony spent 18 years in prison, despite overwhelming evidence showing he could not have been at the scene of the crime. Tony was granted parole, a form of early release, after Princeton University and Georgetown Law students from the spring 2024 cohort reinvestigated his case and supported his release. The Making an Exoneree team was overjoyed to see him reunited with his family and remains committed to fighting for his full exoneration. As he builds his new life, Tony looks forward to regaining lost time with his loved ones and enjoying one of his greatest joys—jogging in the open air. Please join us in welcoming Tony home! ??

Apply now to join the Spring 2025 cohort of Making an Exoneree and help pursue justice for the wrongfully convicted! You must be a current undergraduate student at Georgetown University to participate. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 21 at 5:00 pm EST. Submit your application: https://lnkd.in/edCWs8im

In honor of Paralegal Week, we celebrate the accomplishments of all the hardworking MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program alums who make efforts each day to help create a more just legal system.

After overcoming a wrongful conviction, recent Paralegal Program graduate Elon Royster has dedicated his life to helping others. We're proud to celebrate his incredible journey and recent graduation from our program. Learn more about his inspiring story: https://bit.ly/3Bm1Vu2

Congratulations to the Georgetown University Prison Scholars for completing another successful summer semester! ??? A special thanks to the Paralegal Program Fellows, who joined as keynote speakers and shared an inspiring message during the event.

Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program! If you are a returning citizen interested in building your professional career or starting a business, apply today: https://lnkd.in/ggmZDQmE

“There are many more people like me inside DC Jail and in prisons throughout the country. Given the opportunity, they will make the most of their second chances. It’s on all of us to see them not as ‘inmates’ or ‘felons,’ but instead focus on their potential for redemption.” Read more in this insightful op-ed written by Colie “Shaka” Long, program associate at the Prisons and Justice Initiative: https://bit.ly/4cGDi9o

As we prepare for the upcoming semester, we're collecting books and school supplies to help currently incarcerated students pursue their education. Your support can help ensure each student has access to the academic resources they need to succeed! Donate supplies today via Amazon Wish List: https://bit.ly/4b2k8cd

Welcome, to the fifth cohort of the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program! The fellows have been hard at work the last few weeks as the program began. Get to know the fellows here: https://lnkd.in/e_pCkewk