Breaking Chains, Building Futures : Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Andrisse, Stanley.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Ex-convicts--Employment.
• Ex-convicts--Education.
• Mentoring.
• Prisoners--Deinstitutionalization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2025.

Summary:

Explore the realities of life behind and beyond bars through a collection of compelling, first-hand stories In Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence, activist and endocrinologist Dr.

Contents:

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Introduction
• The Unspoken Legacy: A Mother's Love and the Weight of Incarceration
• We Demand a Seat at the Table
• Societal Barriers: The Problem Is Embedded in Our Institutions
• Society Is Missing Out on Talent
• Key Drivers of Incarceration
• Part I Systemic Issues
• Chapter 1 The Strength of Healed Wounds: From Trials to Triumph-Rewriting the Narrative of Justice and Purpose
• References
• Chapter 2 Light to Life: One Mission, One Voice-A Story of Resilience and Advocacy
• The World Is Cruel to Women
• Informational Resources
• Domestic Violence Resources
• Other Resources
• Chapter 3 Lessons Beyond the Classroom: An Educator's Journey of Resilience, Redemption, and Purpose
• Background and Early Life
• Educational Journey
• Legal System Involvement
• Personal Growth and Redemption
• Transformation and Legacy
• Chapter 4 Reentry Is Reinvention
• Breaking the Stereotype: My Journey to Incarceration
• The Silent Barriers: Reentry's Hidden Challenges
• The Emotional Toll: Battling Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
• Finding My Voice: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers
• Creating Opportunities: The Power of Community
• The Broader Impact: Advocacy as a Catalyst for Change
• Conclusion: Reentry as Reinvention
• Part II Resilience
• Chapter 5 Resilience and Perseverance Win
• Childhood Struggles and Early Trauma
• Turning Points: Faith and Resilience
• Education as a Catalyst for Change
• Entrepreneurship and Giving Back
• Relationship Restoration
• A Message of Hope
• Chapter 6 Journey to Liberating the Institutionalized Mind
• The Turning Point
• Lessons Learned
• Breaking the Cycle of Financial Trauma
• Rebuilding After Incarceration
• Personal Growth and Transformation
• Healing and Self-Reflection
• Embracing Resilience
• Moving Forward.
• Encouragement and Advice
• Practical Tips for Success
• Ongoing Journey and Future Vision
• Final Thoughts
• Works Cited
• Chapter 7 It Takes a Village
• Chapter 8 A House Made of Ashes
• A House Made of Ashes
• Escaping the Ashes
• Part III Education and Mentorship
• Chapter 9 Fallen
• Fallen Part 1: Rising from the Ashes: Lisa's Journey of Redemption
• Suicide Mission
• Devastation and a Ray of Hope
• A Childhood of Chaos
• A Tale of Two Prisons
• Love in the Time of COVID
• Freedom and the Fight for a Future
• Finding a Mission with P2P
• Defying the Odds
• Fallen Part 2: Love in a Hopeless Place
• Inside Coffee Creek
• The Wildfire Evacuation
• The Pandemic and Isolation
• Love in a Hopeless Place
• Education: A Light in the Darkness
• Reentry: One Step at a Time
• Finding Our Place with P2P
• Conclusion
• Chapter 10 The Wall: Behind and Beyond-The Evolution of Phillip Alvin Jones
• Chapter 11 A Stage Worthy of Freedom
• Freedom: A Double-Edged Sword
• The Performance of Belonging
• Building the Foundation at Goucher College
• Finding My Tribe
• Transitioning to Johns Hopkins
• Bridging Individual and Collective Identity
• Conclusion: A Call to Action
• Chapter 12 The Long Road Home
• Beginnings: From Baltimore to the Barracks
• Broken by the Battlefield
• The Incident
• Years Behind Bars
• A New Chapter: Coming Home
• A Second Chance with P2P
• Looking Ahead
• Dedication
• Conclusion: Systemic Injustice, Personal Transformation, and the Path Toward Change
• Notes
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Index
• EULA.

Notes:

• Contributing authors: Kelsie L. Becklin, PhD; William Freeman, BS; Lisa Guirsch, BS; Rachel Guirsch, BS; Phillip A. Jones; Brian Metcalf; Tenaj Moody, MS; Tommy Moore, MBA, PhD; Elhadji Ndiaye; Judith Negron, MS; Oswald Newbold; Desiree Riley; Mancy Thompson.
• Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

• 1-394-32106-6
• 1-394-32105-8

OCLC:

1535403300