Recently, Lionheart’s Co-Clinical Director, Dr. Jess Linick, visited New Beginnings Youth Development Center in Washington, D.C., to find out about their extraordinary work with Power Source. New Beginnings is a secure 60-bed residential facility for youth committed to The DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). In 2018, Dr. Kenya Key introduced Power Source and…
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One story that captures the essence of our mission stands out: the inspiring journey of best-selling author Shaka Senghor, whose life was profoundly touched by the Houses of Healing Program.
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Incarcerated host Phillip A Jones speaks with Robin Casarjian, Founder of The Lionheart Foundation. Phillip was excited to talk to Robin about the programming she has developed and implemented for prisoners and youth-at-risk based on her book Houses of Healing: A Prisoner’s Guide to Inner Power and Freedom.
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We recently announced the launch of our newest initiative: The National Solitary Project. Here’s an update on our progress so far.
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At Lionheart we are deeply thankful for the support and generosity of volunteers and interns. They are an integral part of Lionheart’s ability to expand our impact and bring our trauma-informed programs and support to a growing number of organizations and individuals. Read more about the volunteers we have had this year!
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An update on our Houses of Healing purchases as a result of the First Step Act: between June-September, Lionheart received a tremendous 71 Houses of Healing purchases from federal prisons nationwide!
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Laura McDonnell is the Founder and Executive Director of Next Steps Liaison Project, a non-profit dedicated to helping detained and court-involved youth get on a positive path after detention by first providing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) while inside Juvenile Hall, and later a bridge to tangible next steps upon release. Watch the video or read the transcript to learn more.
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At the Lionheart Foundation we are committed to expanding the reach and impact of our programs. Much of this work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and expertise of incredibly talented volunteers. Today we’d like to thank Emilie and Marco.
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Solitary confinement is defined as the physical isolation of incarcerated individuals, without meaningful human interaction, for 22-24 hours per day. In most places there is little to no effort to offer rehabilitative programming in solitary confinement. Lionheart wants to change that.
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Read this guest blog from 2013, written by Susan Shannon, for the original Houses of Healing group. Also included in this post: Stories from Lifers.
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