Bo’s hands move with practiced precision, threading small beads onto a length of sinew. The soft click of the beads sliding into place, the rhythmic repetition of his fingers as
As he sat at his desk, nerves scattering through him like electricity, Matthew Cushing waited for the Zoom call that he approached with uncertainty: unsure about whether it would lead
“I was in the room—the office of the prison newspaper, The Only Voice, to be specific, when Dr. Julie Doochin came to Turney Center to discuss the Higher Education in
Damaryious Dorsey overcame significant barriers to earn his associate degree with the support of THEI. Facing ongoing societal stigma and discrimination, his story highlights the unique reentry challenges for transgender
Sammy Sammartino has continued to make remarkable strides in his education, career, and personal life since graduating from THEI’s programming and returning home post-release. Currently serving as the Alumni and
Adrianne Thompson’s journey from incarceration to advocacy is one of empowerment and resilience. After completing her Master’s in Christian Ministry through the Lipscomb LIFE program, she has become a leading