Posts Tagged ‘Houses of Healing’
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 Healing, on the impacts of the program. Hello Robin, You have no idea how Houses of Healing has brought healing to me as I began…
Read MoreD.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 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…
Read MoreA Transformative Story from Chicago Beyond: Shaka Senghor
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.
Read MoreNever 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 birthday approaching in September, she has no plans to slow down. We got a chance to chat to Kathleen to hear her experience facilitating Houses…
Read MoreIncarcerated host Phillip A. Jones speaks with Founder of The Lionheart Foundation
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.
Read MoreAn Update on The National Solitary Project
We recently announced the launch of our newest initiative: The National Solitary Project. Here’s an update on our progress so far.
Read MoreUPDATED: Lionheart Expands Reach with Over 70 Houses of Healing Federal Purchases
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!
Read MoreGuest Blog: A House of Healing Within the Walls of San Quentin
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.
Read MoreLionheart Expands Reach with Almost 60 Federal Prisons Purchasing the Houses of Healing Program!
Lionheart’s program for incarcerated adults, Houses of Healing, was recently featured in the Approved Programs Guide published by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. Since that time, almost 60 federal prisons have purchased the Houses of Healing program! Check out this map that shows the breadth of our reach to these new prisons.
Read MoreHouses of Healing in Federal BOP First Step Act Approved Programs Guide
Lionheart’s program for incarcerated adults was recently included in the Approved Programs Guide published by the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. Read more about the listing of Houses of Healing among other approved, standardized prison programs.
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