"More Than Our Crimes amplifies the voices of the nearly 200,000 Americans in federal prison — with a special emphasis on residents of the District of Columbia." (https://morethanourcrimes.org) The 51st partners with the organization to include returning citizens and incarcerated D.C. residents among our Opinion contributors.
More Than Our Crimes
Robert Barton, a D.C. resident and returning citizen, says his "newness" to the world after 30 years in prison has given him a fresh perspective on the role of technology in society.
More Than Our Crimes
D.C. has a well-deserved reputation for providing comprehensive reentry services to returning citizens, but they're still not doing enough.