How can you help?
Pen Pal
Studies have shown that prisoners who maintain consistent contact and connection with society during their sentences have a lower recidivism rate than those who do not. Become a Pen Pal today. No information of yours would be shared with the inmate. We use our PO box and you only share your first name.
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Mentor
Reentry is challenging on many levels. Within three years of release, 67.8 percent of ex-offenders are rearrested, and within five years, 76.6 percent are rearrested. Having a mentor to assist in this process is extremely critical. Are you a formerly incarcerated person looking to help out? Consider becoming a PCtP Mentor!
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TestimonialHave you had interactions with "From Prison Cells to PhD" staff? Were you inspired or motivated? Please share your thoughts with us.
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Share Your Story
With more than 2 million people incarcerated in the United States and roughly 600 thousand returning each year. There are countless stories of motivation and inspiration. Please share your story by contacting us today.
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TutorsTutors will provide non-classroom, academic instruction to scholars for proactive or remedial purposes. Tutors will (1) conduct one tutoring session per week in person (public library or college library) or electronically (phone, text, email, video call), (2) establish & assess weekly and semester goals, (3) recommend learning materials, (4) participate in one training session, (5) monitor, record, assess & communicate student performance, (6) review class material, (7) identify intervention strategies, and (8) teach study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies. Required Education: Bachelor's degree or current college student. Commitment: 1-2 hours p
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Program coordinator(s)Program coordinator(s) will work with staff members/clients, budgets, and procedures to ensure the implementation and success of our programs. Monitor staff and client interactions and coordinate their schedules. Make sure program plans stay within time constraints. Help raise necessary funds. Required Education: Bachelor's degree preferred. Key Skills: Critical thinking, problem solving, organization, attention to detail, leadership, clear spoken and written communication, active listening, social grace. Commitment: 2-4 hours per week. Work from home or office.
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Workshop Facilitator(s)Workshop Facilitator(s) will educate, inspire and support scholars to achieve their greatest potential. Facilitators raise awareness for areas in which scholars can grow and provide direct feedback. Utilizing principles of adult learning and subject matter knowledge of criminal justice involved people, the Facilitator supports scholar achievement. The Facilitator provides continuous coaching, playing a key role to assist scholars in developing skills for educational success. Required Education: Bachelor's degree. Counselor experience preferred. Commitment: Facilitate two 3-hour weekend workshop sessions per month. Participate in quarterly 1-hour training sessions. Workshop preparation should take no more than 1 hour per session. Total = 6-8 hours per month.
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Policy AssociatePolicy Associate. Responsible for developing and communicating the views of PCTP to external stakeholders, such as associations, government agencies or legislative bodies. PCTP has formed a coalition with nonprofit organizations and stakeholders across the nation to help bring awareness to and to change policies that will help legal-system involved people obtain higher education. The coalition has a conference call once per month. The position involves gathering local and national data around education and incarceration and preparing briefings for events and meetings. Requirement: Bachelor degree in a relevant field preferred. Commitment: 1-2 hours per week.
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Resource SpecialistResource Specialist. Works with the P2P staff members and scholars inside the the Metropolitan Transitional Center to prepare scholars to transition from the workshops to working with tutors. Resource Specialists work one on one with scholars on goal defining, act as a connector, sharing information with tutors about their scholars, determine what resources scholars will need to succeed and record this in their case files and help place scholars in educational and employment opportunities before and upon release. Required Education: N/A. Commitment: 2 hours per week.
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Social Media ManagementSocial Media Management. Tasks will include: Content research, planning, creation, sourcing; Post copywriting + editing; Community management; Content Approval; Pre -Scheduling posts for the week/month. GOALS: (1) Increase awareness of P2P’s work through authentic and compassionate Storytelling. (2) Activate new P2P supporters to get involved through advocating, volunteering and/or donating for the organization. (3) Position P2P social platforms as a resource and key voice in the field. Required Education: N/A. Commitment: 2-4 hours per week.
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MembershipMembership. PCTP strives to promote education over incarceration. Through membership you can
help increase our voice in this fight. Become a PCTP member by joining our mailing list today. Stay on top of news in the field. Network with others passionate about this topic. Get involved in taking action. |
Advisory Committee MemberAdvisory Committee Member. The commitment would be 1 meeting every 6 months (2 meetings per year). You have the option to attend in-person or via conference call. The meetings will be focused on developmental, implementational, and promotional strategies for the program. The meetings will consist of program stakeholders – Board members, Advisory Committee members, and organizational partners.
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