May 31, 2024 AAPI Heritage Month and Justice Reform: An Interview with TLM’s Johnson Thieu May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the collective identity and diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). But this month is more than just a celebration—it’s an acknowledgment of the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of the AAPI community. And for many, like those who have been justice-impacted, […] Read Article
May 31, 2024 How The Last Mile and Rhode Island want to lift people up, from prison to tech jobs Katie Mulvaney, Providence Journal This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: ‘This is my last chance’: How an ACI program wants to lift people from prison to tech jobs. CRANSTON – It’s a Friday morning just before noon and 15 men are quietly hunched over computers in the medium-security unit at the Adult Correctional Institutions. Occasionally, an […] Read Article
May 21, 2024 A Second Chance: One woman’s journey from prison to working for the Pacers By: Jessica Gruenling, WRTV INDIANAPOLIS — Each morning, Billie Edison drives to work at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “I pull into the parking lot and I still get emotional,” said Edison. It’s a route she’s taken for almost nine months now for her job with the Indiana Pacers. “I cannot believe I’m coming to work for this organization,” […] Read Article
May 16, 2024 Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg on how dignity can reduce recidivism Recidivism is high. Empowering people and innovators would help. Evan Feinberg offers a principles-based approach to tackling over-incarceration and poverty. The country’s poverty rate has not budged in the last 50 years. Addiction is rising and 82% of people released from U.S. prisons are eventually jailed again. These challenges persist because society misjudges people and problems, Stand Together Vice President Evan […] Read Article
May 16, 2024 A mom of 7 in prison turned down early release. She now works for the Pacers. Billie Edison, a graduate of The Last Mile program at Indiana Women’s Prison, is now in the IT department for the Indiana Pacers. Learn more about her story from the Indy Star. Read Article
April 26, 2024 Criminal Justice Reform: A Human Rights Imperative Beyond Politics Why criminal justice reform is a human rights issue. Read Article
April 23, 2024 Billie’s Fair Chance: From Prison to Working at the Indiana Pacers Billie’s incredible journey from prison to a job at the Pacers. Read Article
April 17, 2024 Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Last Mile in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy Learn how Empower by GoDaddy is helping TLM alum reach their entrepreneurship goals. Read Article
April 17, 2024 Igniting Change: TLM’s Partnership with Formation TLM and Formation join forces for tech mentorship. Read Article
April 17, 2024 Strengthening Community Bonds: A Journey of Discovery and Connection TLM’s Community Ambassador Program hosts a talk with Kathy Hankes. Read Article