“Michelle Jones was released last month after serving more than two decades in an Indiana prison for the murder of her 4-year-old son. The very next day, she arrived at New York University, a promising Ph.D. student in American studies….”

A provocative New York Times story about reintegration is making the rounds across social media. The article documents one woman’s exceptional journey from prison to PHD program; and the barriers she faced along the way (and which millions of reentering individuals face on a daily basis). The story, in many ways, speaks for itself. Take time to read and consider the inherent messages. [Read more…]