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...
by Julia Keleher | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog, Julia Keleher, Volunteering
Immigrating to a new country can be a scary and intimidating process. However, there are ways to reduce the challenges and make it feel more like a series of effortless steps. The first step is to do the research for months or years ahead of it. New immigrants should...
by Julia Keleher | Sep 20, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Justice Reform, Julia Keleher
The criminal justice system has been in the spotlight in recent years, and there is an increase in cases being overturned. Organizations that are dedicated to criminal justice reform continue to work on behalf of those wrongfully accused or who were not given proper...
