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Desistance: Future Implications on Criminal Justice Policy…

The association between age and crime is one of the most established facts in the field of criminology. It is generally agreed upon that...

Restorative Justice: Questions and Answers…

If you have been a victim of crime and are considering restorative justice, you are likely to have questions about what it will involve...

The Albatross of Unemployment Upon Re-Entry…

It is far past time to address one of the fundamental, collateral consequences stigmatizing individuals with criminal history records....

Incarceration: Beyond the Individual…

Some germane points to consider... *** Incarceration has an indelible impact that goes far beyond the individual. Inmates are also...

Expungement: Case Closed?

The consequences of a run-in with the law can persist for decades after a formal sentence has been served. People with records face major...

Integrating Lived-Experience into Reentry Design…

Over the past several decades, the US federal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in programs designed to...

A Drowning Man...

Imagine, if you will, the following scenario involving a man drowning in a lake. He is a mere 50 yards off shore, flailing and gasping...

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Welcome to my blog, Lay the Cornerstone, a place where I share my keenest insights and inspirations while speaking candidly of the efforts necessary to create a life after time spent in the criminal justice system; an existence promoting personal responsibility, agency, and dignity. Since launching this site, it has gained an ever-increasing audience of those interested in the myriad facets of felony reentry, community reintegration, and restorative justice. I humbly invite you to explore my unique content and familiarize yourself with what makes me tick. Please feel free to reach out and personally engage — I’m always happy to hear from, and assist, those with first-hand experiences in these matters.

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