by Julia Keleher | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog, Julia Keleher, Volunteering
It seems as though developing genuine human connections in modern society has become a rare experience. While that may be true, when we do find that connection, our experience of it is that much more powerful. Making real connections involves opening yourself up to...
by Julia Keleher | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Justice Reform, Julia Keleher
Many, if not all, of individuals who have served prison time for a misdemeanor or felony will tell you that their sentence doesn’t end upon release or at the end of supervision. The true sentence that accompanies a conviction extends throughout their entire lifetime....
by Julia Keleher | Oct 29, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Justice Reform, Julia Keleher
Everyone expresses their remorse in different ways. It is a deeply personal and emotional experience. Expressing remorse benefits both the perpetrator and the victim of a crime. Prison systems should consider the programs and services that they could provide to...
by Julia Keleher | Oct 6, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Justice Reform, Julia Keleher
Most people have had some exposure to poverty and For some, their only exposure has been seen it on TV, in magazines, or in movies.Unfortunately it is a condition that affects around 10% of people – both in the United States and around the world. Given the...
by Julia Keleher | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Justice Reform, Julia Keleher
Among the foremost criticisms of the American prison system is that it acts like a “factory to produce more criminals.” When prison life is stark, brutal, and dangerous, it hardens inmates and does little to help them find a new path in life after release. The...
