Author - Sarah Spence & Parul Gupta

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Empowering Women in Prison: Leveraging Technology for a Trauma-Informed Approach

Justice-involved individuals, particularly women in prison, face unique and complex challenges. Their rehabilitation journey requires more than a one-size-fits-all solution—it demands a trauma-informed approach that recognizes their lived experiences to encourage healing. A trauma-informed approach, when thoughtfully applied, can help build safer, more empowering environments where incarcerated women are given...

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The Transformative Role of Core Pathway in Correctional Education

Education is a cornerstone of rehabilitation, especially for justice-involved individuals who are striving to rebuild their lives. In reshaping the outlook for justice-involved individuals, the “right educational environment can encourage critical reflection and inspire inmates to move away from criminal activity (Behan, as cited in 1).” That said, recent critiques...

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Promoting Inclusivity Through User-Friendly Design

In correctional facilities, user-friendly software design is a necessity. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring that staff and justice-involved individuals can effectively use the technology, enhancing overall efficiency and promoting inclusivity. This article explores the importance of creating interfaces that are easy to navigate and the role of accessibility guidelines...

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Empowering Justice-Involved Women Through Technology

Justice-involved women face unique challenges that extend beyond the general difficulties of imprisonment. Many women are primary caregivers to children, grappling with the emotional toll of separation from their families. Additionally, justice-involved women often have higher rates of past trauma, including domestic violence and sexual abuse, which can complicate their...

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