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http://www.sunjournal.com/former-inmate-says-prisons-need-reform/ By Christopher Williams, Sun Journal Staff Writer LEWISTON — Maine’s prisons are less equipped in preparing inmates for re-entry to the outside world than they were two decades ago, an expert in prison reform says. “The philosophy in punishment has changed,” said Joseph Jackson of Lisbon Falls, who heads up the Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-caring-place-groundbreaking-st-1017-story.html By: Amy Lavalley – Post-Tribune Local officials gathered on Valparaiso’s north side Monday to celebrate what they noted was a very special occasion. After a capital campaign of about 18 months, The Caring Place, Porter County’s only shelter for victims of domestic violence, raised enough money to move forward with a much-needed larger facility.

http://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/clemson-creates-center-for-recruitment-and-retention-of-diverse-educators/ Michael Staton, College of Education October 16, 2018 CLEMSON — Clemson’s College of Education has been awarded funds to create the Center for the Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Educators, which will research, design and implement the best strategies for minority teacher recruitment and retention. The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education recently approved

http://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/clemson-university-misters-dedicate-summer-to-helping-underserved-children/ Ken Scar, Clemson University Relations August 1, 2018 EASLEY — A group of Clemson University students in the nationally renowned Call Me MISTER program spent their summer vacations this year helping elementary school students improve their reading abilities and enjoy a camp experience they might not have had otherwise. The six “MISTERs” participated as

After four prison terms, Helenia Bragg focuses on helping others By Michaela Gleeson | mgleeson@alextimes.com Friends of Guest House resident Helenia Bragg knows the importance of second, third and even fourth chances. Bragg, 61, spent 20 years in jail and has struggled with substance abuse since her teenage years. But a light bulb went off