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chris's blog post was featuredThe Prison Problem
By Chris Dowling Elizabeth Gudrais authored, The Prison Problem, published March-April, 2013, Harvard Magazine. Gudrais cites Bruce Western, a sociology professor and faculty chair of the Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management as one of the leading experts on incarceration. Western spearheaded two national task forces on the conditions and natural actions that follow mass incarceration. Gudrais reports Western has galvanized an assembly of formerly…See More
chris posted a blog postThe Prison Problem
By Chris Dowling Elizabeth Gudrais authored, The Prison Problem, published March-April, 2013, Harvard Magazine. Gudrais cites Bruce Western, a sociology professor and faculty chair of the Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management as one of the leading experts on incarceration. Western spearheaded two national task forces on the conditions and natural actions that follow mass incarceration. Gudrais reports Western has galvanized an assembly of formerly…See More
Carter (PDN Admin) commented on chris's blog post Incarceration Is An Equalizer"I love the photo of a storm-water harvesting plan for the sheriff's office! Real innovation!!"
chris posted a blog postIncarceration Is An Equalizer
Incarceration Is An Equalizer By Chris Dowling Friends and families arrive at the state prison in Florence to visit loved ones in solitary confinement. Inmates sit in cubicles behind thick glass and speak to the visiting family member through a phone. The 2 hour no contact visits are monitored by prison staff through the use of cameras…See More
chris's blog post was featuredThis Ain't No Hilton
This Ain't No HiltonBy Chris DowlingWhile in prison the 17th century English poet, Richard Lovelace penned, "To Althea, From Prison". The last stanza illustrates an ability to emotionally transcend self imposed or human created barriers.Stone walls do not a prison make,Nor iron bars a cage;Minds innocent and quiet takeThat for an hermitage;If…See More
Carter (PDN Admin) commented on chris's blog post This Ain't No Hilton"Another great blog, Chris! I love how descriptive you are of the sobering experience of visiting loved ones in prison and having to deal with all the restrictions."
chris posted a blog postThis Ain't No Hilton
This Ain't No HiltonBy Chris DowlingWhile in prison the 17th century English poet, Richard Lovelace penned, "To Althea, From Prison". The last stanza illustrates an ability to emotionally transcend self imposed or human created barriers.Stone walls do not a prison make,Nor iron bars a cage;Minds innocent and quiet takeThat for an hermitage;If…See More
chris commented on chris's blog post Healing From Incarceration"Thank you for your support! Many thanks."
Carter (PDN Admin) commented on chris's blog post Healing From Incarceration"Thank you for sharing your experience, Chris and your hard work. This is a thoughtful post that I hope will inspire and encourage many."
chris left a comment for Ro Elizabeth"Ro!
I am proud to stand with you in support of helping others and ourselves.
Take care, I will too.
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I do love this site.
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chris posted a blog postHealing From Incarceration
Healing From IncarcerationBy Chris Dowling Calls ring in on my phone from New Jersey, California, Wisconsin and Texas to discuss how to organize a support group of families and friends of the incarcerated. I spend a great deal of time on each call sharing my experiences of forming Loved Ones Incarcerated Support Organization. Bottom line, I advise, start calling agencies that work directly or indirectly with incarcerated. Set up appointments to meet and talk about your interest in…See More
chris's blog post was featuredLoved Ones In The Box
In The Hole Inmates benefit from Anger Management Therapy Become Contributing Members Of Society By Chris Dowling Amnesty International, a human rights group released a report last spring rating Arizona State Prisons with the highest placements of inmates in isolation. Maximum-security prisoners tagged violent or troublesome, are…See More
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- founder and member of loved ones incarcerated support organization. we build strong and safe communities. crime free and drug free. we advocate change and impacting the 7 of of 10 go back to prison. we have support groups of friends and family of incarcerated. support groups for mutual support
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The Prison Problem
Posted on February 26, 2013 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
By Chris Dowling
Elizabeth Gudrais authored, The Prison Problem, published March-April, 2013, Harvard Magazine. Gudrais cites Bruce Western, a sociology professor and faculty chair of the Harvard Kennedy School Program in Criminal Justice Policy and Management as one of the leading experts on…
Continue Incarceration Is An Equalizer
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 4:59pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Incarceration Is An Equalizer
By Chris Dowling
Friends and families arrive at the state prison in Florence to visit loved ones in solitary confinement. Inmates sit in cubicles behind thick glass and speak to the visiting family member through…
This Ain't No Hilton
Posted on October 7, 2012 at 7:12pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
This Ain't No Hilton
By Chris Dowling
While in prison the 17th century English poet, Richard Lovelace penned, "To Althea, From Prison". The last stanza illustrates an ability to emotionally transcend self imposed or human created barriers.
Stone walls do not a prison make,
Nor iron bars a…
Continue Healing From Incarceration
Posted on September 12, 2012 at 9:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Healing From Incarceration
By Chris Dowling
Calls ring in on my phone from New Jersey, California, Wisconsin and Texas to discuss how to organize a support group of families and friends of the incarcerated. I spend a great deal of time on each call sharing my experiences of forming Loved Ones Incarcerated Support Organization.
Bottom line, I advise, start calling agencies that work directly or indirectly with incarcerated. Set up appointments to…
Continue Loved Ones In The Box
Posted on July 10, 2012 at 12:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
In The Hole Inmates benefit from Anger Management Therapy Become Contributing Members Of Society
By Chris…
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Kate Crisp (PDN Director) said… - Hello!
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thanks for your interest in this rewarding program!
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PMI's FREE Post-Release Community Meditation & Yoga Class
June 19, 2013 at 4:30pm to September 26, 2013 at 5:45pm – Institute for the Study & Practice of Nonviolence
Prison Mindfulness Institute's FREE Post Release / Community Meditation and Yoga class at the Institute for the Study & Practice of Nonviolence: Every MONDAY, 4:30 - 5:45 with Richard Sylvester a…
Organized by Carter (PDN Admin) | Type: class, -, every, monday!
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In Person Path of Freedom Training with Fleet Maull
June 28, 2013 from 10am to 4pm – Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
The Path of Freedom (PoF) program is a mindfulness-based, emotional intelligence (MBEI), and integral approach to self-transformation, personal development, and leadership capacity for at-risk and in…
Organized by Francesca Nardelli | Type: training
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Radical Responsibility: A Pathway to Authentic Relationships and Social Transformation
June 28, 2013 at 6pm to June 30, 2013 at 7pm – Shambhala Meditation Center of Boston
Radical Responsibility, the title of a forthcoming book by Acharya Fleet Maull, is an approach to realizing personal freedom and creating authentic relationships based on choosing to take 100% respon…
Organized by Francesca Nardelli | Type: training
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Prison Yoga Teacher Training
June 29, 2013 at 11am to June 30, 2013 at 6pm – California Institute of Integral Studies
The Prison Yoga Project (PYP) in collaboration with the Insight Prison Project is offering a special training at San Francisco’s California Institute of Integral Studies (C.I.I.S.) for yoga teachers…
Organized by jennifer@insightprisonproject.org | Type: yoga, facilitator, training
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