OSI 2018 Fellows: Addressing Issues in the Criminal Justice System

Returning ex-prisoners face a steep climb back into society. Some of the challenges they face may grow out of how they’re treated in the criminal justice system. Today we meet two Open Society Institute Baltimore Community fellows working to improve those experiences. Jennay Ghowrwal’s project, REMIND, will train defense attorneys to advocate better on behalf of clients who suffer from mental health issues. And Emily Thompson’s project, Pivot, addresses the gap in re-entry services for female ex-offenders.For more information on the 2018 OSI Baltmore Community fellows, visit this link.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472