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David Chura wonders why, if we want ex-offenders to reintegrate with society, would we deny them a basic right of citizenship? Read more →
When ex-offenders overcome long odds to find good jobs and escape a life of crime, it's a miracle that happens in spite of our penal system. Read more →
For many trying to build a life after prison, one box on an employment application can mean the difference between legitimate employment and returning to a life of crime. Read more →
David Chura looks at our criminal justice system's attitude -- and our society's attitude -- towards prison rape, and prisoners in general. Read more →
David Chura talks about his students and the challenges and rewards of teaching them. Read more →
Many of the youth David Chura has encountered aren't voiceless, but the only language the know is that of rage. Read more →
Link Roundup: Boston and Beyond
July 10, 2010
A weekly review at some of Beacon's largest publicity hits this week. Read more →
Link Roundup: Independence and Freedom for All
July 02, 2010
Link Roundup: Take a look at how our authors have been celebrating and promoting their freedom this week. Read more →
Learn more about the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act through the inspiring words of Beacon author, David Chura. Read more →
Link Roundup: Diverse Subject Matter with a United Cause
June 18, 2010
See what media our authors have been getting this week. Read more →
Link Roundup: Universal Issues and Unifying Words
June 12, 2010
Universal Issues and Unifying Words Read more →
Link Roundup: Read, Listen, Watch…Discuss
May 28, 2010
Read, Listen, Watch…Discuss. Read more →
David Chura draws hope from his jailhouse students and from the recent Supreme Court decision on life sentences for juveniles. Read more →
David Chura finds people working within prisons to make life better for kids in adult lockup. Read more →
David Chura brings to light the high [hidden] costs of hungry teenagers in prison. Read more →
Link Roundup: Lifting Our Voices
April 23, 2010
Spend time with some vital voices, then lift your own in our comments section. Read more →
The author of I Don't Wish Nobody to Have a Life Like mine became an unlikely advocate for a military-style form of education for kids in the juvenile justice system. Read more →
If you get arrested and post bail you're released from custody... but what if you don't have the money? Read more →
Too many kids are faced with draconian punishment under zero-tolerance laws. Read more →