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Susie posted an update in the group Alabama: https://community.prisonyoga.org/2020/10/26/pyp-al-virtual-se […]

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:23:44 -0800

https://community.prisonyoga.org/2020/10/26/pyp-al-virtual-sessions-grant-win-and-covid-19/

In case you missed it, here is a little info about our virtual classes and the related grant at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women. While we had a brief pause (as noted in the blog) due to COVID, classes resumed in November and all is going well so…

PYP- AL Virtual Sessions, Grant Win, and Covid-19

Sonia posted an update: As previously mentioned, prisoners in Queensland […]

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:56:58 -0800

As previously mentioned, prisoners in Queensland (Australia) correctional centres are now allowed visits. The link below provides details on what this looks like and what visitors can expect in terms of entry requirements.

https://corrections.qld.gov.au/information-for-visitors-to-our-prisons-covid-19/

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: Information for families of Prisoners in Queensland | Queensland Corrective Services

5 November 2020 Due to the remarkable effort to contain the COVID-19 cases at the Queensland Corrective Services Academy and the Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre, we are able relax the restrictions…

Bill posted an update: We've heard rave reviews about this event! The video […]

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 19:26:44 -0800

We’ve heard rave reviews about this event! The video replay is now available. Enjoy!

“Join PEN America—in a special partnership with TheaterLab—in celebrating the release of the 2020 PEN America Prison Writing Awards Anthology. This community-centered, interactive virtual viewing of exceptional work from currently incarcerated writers is…

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Break Out: A 2020 PEN America Prison Writing Awards Celebration

Join PEN America—in a special partnership with TheaterLab—in celebrating the release of the 2020 PEN America Prison Writing Awards Anthology.

John E. posted an update in the group Massachusetts: I’m the MA-PYP co-chair with Deborah O’Neil. Our members […]

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:12:11 -0800

I’m the MA-PYP co-chair with Deborah O’Neil. Our members teach in state, county and youth facilities. We work to expand the number of facilities in which we teach, build teams of teachers, and support each other. Feel welcome to contact me at jemcd1@gmail.com.

Nicole posted an update in the group Youth: Hey everyone!The Sentencing Project is hosting a […]

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:52:34 -0800

Hey everyone!

The Sentencing Project is hosting a free webinar, “Youth Justice in the COVID-19 Era,” on Monday, November 17th.

Here is the information to register if you are interested in attending:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v1Jk6eR1RZmK48UwadsnfQ?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=3a49d793-14fd-40ef-9b23-26098767a51d

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Youth Justice in the COVID-19 Era. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

With more than 2000 incarcerated youth testing positive for COVID-19, the juvenile justice system has struggled to keep youth safe and their families informed. The Sentencing Project has been tracking the issue closely to understand the ways that states and … Continue reading

Susie posted a new post.

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:46:20 -0700

PYP- AL Virtual Sessions, Grant Win, and Covid-19

Prison Yoga Project–Alabama (PYP-AL) was just nearing completion of its second round of 12-week yoga offerings at Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women when COVID-19 circumstances…

Tanya posted an update: Hey guys, we are discussing the effects of this pandemic […]

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 23:28:00 -0700

Hey guys, we are discussing the effects of this pandemic on the prison system and prisoners in one of my master’s class. I wanted to share this post from our discussion board. I love that people are talking about this!

In the spirit of this class, this post focuses on potential interventions to mitigate the issues facing inmates at county,…

Pake posted an update:

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:12:37 -0700

Bill posted an update: In one of our training virtual circles yesterday, […]

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:11:28 -0700

In one of our training virtual circles yesterday, I referenced this article on our program at RJ Donovan State Prison in San Diego, CA, and I decided I’d share the article with the whole community.

Nicole started the discussion PYP - New Hampshire featured on NPR in the forum YTT for Incarcerated People

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:57:02 -0700

PYP - New Hampshire featured on NPR

You can learn more about Jen’s past YTT program here!
https://www.nhpr.org/post/lifelines-how-yoga-helping-women-nh-state-prison-manage-trauma-during-covid-19#stream/0

Luisa posted an update: Hi, how can I create a group for the Mexican Sangha?

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 19:38:47 -0700

Hi, how can I create a group for the Mexican Sangha?

Nicole created the group Scandinavia

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:07:53 -0700