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Mindfulness resolution project
by Professor Cristina Zaccarini and Mr. Nahshon Jackson Network Support Services
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Mindfulness Resolution Project
Adelphi students interview Network Support Services alumni Fall 2020. The Mindfulness Resolution Project (MRP) is a partnership between Adelphi University https://www.adelphi.edu/about/ and Network Support Services, https://www.networkssi.org/ a reentry organization offering extensive support to...
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Mr. Stephen's path to a life of service, bio by Alberto, interview by Alberto and Olivia
One usually does not see prison as something positive; however, Mr. Stephen describes incarceration as "a path" to success, realizing early on that if he "stayed the course," he would be "reaping the benefit of that investment." The child of a single mother, he had love, good grades, and the...
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Interviews with Network Support Services alumni
In Fall 2020, Adelphi students in Prof. Cristina Zaccarini's First-Year Seminar class, and the Adelphi Innovation Center, which develops opportunities for students in applied learning, worked with Network Support Services alumni who were incarcerated, Outreach Coordinator Mr. Nahshon Jackson…
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Paying attention to what is happening inside of me: Mychal's story, by Alicia
In his teenage years, Mychal remembered, that the streets were all he had: “I flirted with gang affiliation for a while. A lot of my friends were in a gang” and had “basically solidified some status in the streets.” In his adolescent years, he got expelled in the 11th grade for being in a fight.…
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A mindful solution: Employment means safer streets and a more equitable society by Kim and Matt
Recidivism costs taxpayers massive sums of money. It costs $60k to keep a person in prison for a year. When a person leaves prison, they have a 70% chance of returning. With assistance, this rate goes down to single digits. Conconnect can help save taxpayer dollars by keeping men out of prison....
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A mindful solution: Safe housing and a safer society by Bonnie and Annamarie
New Beginnings is an organization that provides housing for formerly incarcerated individuals. We were fortunate enough to interview Damian Rossney, a representative of New Beginnings, about his work and this program. Mr. Rossney expresses his passion for his job, and says he feels his life has a...
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Mr. Jeffrey's mindfulness journey: Moving from fear to gratitude by Brando and Arianna
Mr. Jeffrey is an inspiring example of how mindfulness can change your life and lead to growth. Despite the fact that he is now honest, hard-working, and hopeful, these mindfulness related concepts were difficult to acquire. With the practice of mindfulness, Mr. Jeffrey able to take control of…
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Mr. Aurel's journey to entrepreneurship and social activism: Mindfulness and resilience by Gabriella
Prison reform; not as wild an idea as some may think. For most, our current prison system is a necessary aspect of today’s society, but how much do we truly know about the system's effectiveness? Aurel’s story of reform, resilience, and mindfulness can help to answer this. The major issue is that...
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Mr. Lenin's transformation: Beautiful with freedom by Nikki
Mr. Lenin has had a life-changing, inspiring story. He is a passionate, diligent worker who has made the most of his experience while incarcerated. At the start of his lifetime, Mr. Lenin did not consider himself capable of living a successful life due to his association with the streets which...
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Mr. Angel's inspiring story of empathy, leadership and mindful living by Sydney
Mr. Angel Interview: By Sydney Throughout his life, Angel has faced many challenges that have prevented him from reaching the goals he set for himself early on, and at some point, he began heading down the wrong path. This interview demonstrates that Angel has managed to turn his life around,...
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Mindfulness Resolution Project
Adelphi students interview formerly incarcerated as part of a collaboration between Network Support Services and Adelphi University in Fall 2020.
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