Lionheart Blog

Houses of Healing: A Chaplain’s Perspective
James M.W. Kim is a Canadian prison chaplain working with incarcerated people in British Columbia. Here are some excerpts from his letter to Robin Casarjian, the author of Houses of...

New! EQ2+ Is Now On the EQ2 App
We’re excited to share some fantastic news: EQ2+ is now on the EQ2 App for subscribers! EQ2 has been a vital resource in helping staff members build their self-regulation skills...

D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services New Beginnings: A Unique Treatment Model
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...

A Transformative Story from Chicago Beyond: Shaka Senghor
As we reflect on another impactful year, one story that truly captures the essence of our mission stands out: the inspiring journey of best-selling author Shaka Senghor, whose life was...

Never Too Young to Teach Houses of Healing
Kathleen Jackson has been facilitating Houses of Healing groups at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (formerly known as San Quentin State Prison) in California for 10 years, and with her 90th...

Introducing Lionheart’s New Executive Director!
Introducing Lionheart's New Executive Director! Dear Lionheart Community, Happy, peaceful, richly blessed New Year to you! Last year was a big year for The Lionheart Foundation, and this year is...

Incarcerated host Phillip A. Jones speaks with Founder of The Lionheart Foundation
To listen to other podcasts from host Phillip A. Jones, recorded directly from the Washington State Penitentiary, visit: https://thewallbehindbeyondpodcast.podbean.com/

An Update on The National Solitary Project
In October, The Lionheart Foundation announced the launch of our newest initiative: The National Solitary Project. Through this initiative, Lionheart’s goal is to bring its life-altering rehabilitative programming to 2,000...

A Special Thanks to Our Community of Volunteers!
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...

UPDATED: Lionheart Expands Reach with Over 70 Houses of Healing Federal Purchases
Over the summer, we shared the very exciting news that Lionheart’s program for incarcerated adults, Houses of Healing, was recently featured in the Bureau of Prisons First Step Act Approved...