David Chura wonders why, if we want ex-offenders to reintegrate with society, would we deny them a basic right of citizenship? Read more →
37 posts categorized "I Don't Wish Nobody to Have a Life Like Mine"
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 →
Link Roundup: Judging Memoirs, History of a Grand City, and the Health Effects of Racism
August 23, 2010
Mentions for books older, books new, and books eagerly anticipated… In the Boston Globe, US District Court Judge Nancy Gertner discussed the anticipation and controversy surrounding her upcoming memoirs, In Defense of Women, which will be published in April. David... Read more →
Link Roundup: Pink Slips and Poor Health, Stepford Sluts, and the Value of Marriage
August 06, 2010
A look at recent Beacon media mentions. 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 →