prison

November 29, 2023

Looking up

With determination, faith and the UW’s belief in her, Square Donaldson overcame tremendous obstacles.


February 26, 2023

Liftoff

When Raymond Haug got out of prison, he was determined to end the cycle of crime and addiction. With the help of scholarships, he has transformed his life.


December 4, 2021

Jamar Beaver stands at a construction site, wearing a construction shirt and hat with safety goggles.

Legal relief

Longtime prisoners who received life and long sentences as minors benefit from a UW program that sends students and lawyers to help.


December 7, 2020

Painting a new picture

LeShawn Gamble uses art as a tool to write a new narrative.


After prison

Ten stories that show how the UW can help people take advantage of second chances.


Building a future

After holding down a job at Mod Pizza, Amanda Henritze sees bigger things in her future in architecture.


Taking control

In describing her mindset, Kelly Olson quotes a favorite author: “You have to own your story if you want to change the ending.”


Scholar and mentor

After earning his doctorate, Christopher Beasley established the Husky Post-Prison Research Lab.


Moving forward

Prison gave Kurt Myers a perspective he uses in his professional life.


Seeking change

Her experience in the criminal justice system drives Michelle Brownlee toward her goal of working in government.


‘Pushing hope’

Hard times prepared Cynthia Brady to help others overcome chemical dependency.


Future in the law

After her experience in prison, Ginny Burton has her sights set on becoming an attorney.


Positive mindset

Powered by positive thinking, Theron Taylor went to the UW to earn a degree in psychology.


January 7, 2019

Natural connection

Forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni keeps nature in touch.


June 12, 2017

pound of flesh, alexes harris, fines and fees

Legal loop

Fees and fines are the punishment that keeps on giving in the criminal justice system.


September 1, 2011

Yoga for prisoners

Natalie Smith, 28, is executive director of Yoga Behind Bars, a non-profit organization that provides hundreds of free yoga classes inside Washington state prisons and jails.


June 1, 2011

Mother-child bonds

A Social Work doctoral candidate assembled a research panel of mothers, corrections officers and early childhood professionals—three groups that wanted a deeper understanding of the mother-child connection in prison..