From Prison To Scholar: Life After Hope Behind Bars: Jason Ritchie and Project Rebound

from Positive Connections Radio · host MHNR Network, LLC

Jason Ritchie spent 17 years in prison and while serving his last few years found hope through a program named Project Rebound.Founded in 1967 by Professor John Irwin, Project Rebound matriculates people from the criminal justice system into state universities. Starting with San Francisco State University (SFSU), Project Rebound helped hundreds of former inmates achieve college degrees and a new life. In 2016, Project Rebound expanded onto seven other CSU campuses that include; Sacramento, Fullerton, Fresno, San Diego, San Bernardino, Pomona and Bakersfield. Jason is currently attending SDSU with others who are succeeding in life to become contributing members of our society and follow their passions that were once shadowed by confinement.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 2, 2019

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

From Prison To Scholar: Life After Hope Behind Bars: Jason Ritchie and Project Rebound

0:00 34:09

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

Dragnet Entertainment Radio The Dragnet radio show was a groundbreaking and influential police procedural drama that ran on NBC from 1949 to 1957. Here are some key things to know about it:Main Features:Focus: The show followed the cases of Sergeant Joe Friday and his partners, primarily in the Los Angeles Police Department. It depicted the real-life work of detectives, including the tedious investigation process, interviews, stakeouts, and occasional danger.Realism: Jack Webb, the show's creator and star, aimed for authenticity. Episodes were often based on real cases, with details changed to protect the innocent. The dialogue was direct and unvarnished, mimicking the way police officers actually spoke.Famous Intro: The show's opening sequence is iconic: the announcer's voice declaring "This is the city... Los Angeles... California..." followed by the signature "dun-dun-DUN" theme music.Impact:Pioneering Police Procedural: Dragnet is considered a pioneer of

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Positive Connections Radio?

This episode is 34 minutes long.

When was this Positive Connections Radio episode published?

This episode was published on February 2, 2019.

Can I download this Positive Connections Radio episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!