Pedagogy vs Andragogy
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Pedagogy vs Andragogy

Teachers who understand the distinctions between pedagogy and andragogy can make a huge difference for adult learners.

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The Trouble With Halfway Houses
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

The Trouble With Halfway Houses

If our CJ system is intended to rehabilitate and assist with successful reintegration, then we need to take a look at what happens when someone is released.

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Mindful v Mind full
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Mindful v Mind full

How exploring mindfulness in a fast-paced world can mitigate the stress of “mind full.”

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Prison Newspapers
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Prison Newspapers

Prison newspapers have been around since the late 19th century and give incarcerated individuals a voice.

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VR in Prison
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

VR in Prison

VR can be used effectively in carceral settings to enhance education, treatment, vocational training, and reintegration.

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Job PTSD
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Job PTSD

Job related PTSD is no joke. Learn to recognize the symptoms of acute or chronic work stress and how you can head it off.

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Differentiated Learning
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Differentiated Learning

Youth and adult learners benefit when teachers take the time to differentiate the learning experience.

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The Importance of Purpose
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

The Importance of Purpose

Deeply motivated individuals mostly work for something larger than themselves. Our task is to find our purpose and to help others, including folks who are incarcerated, to find theirs.

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Second Chance Hiring
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Second Chance Hiring

Second Chance hiring benefits not only justice impacted individuals, but companies and society in general

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SAFE Project
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

SAFE Project

Substance use among veterans, college students, and incarcerated individuals is epidemic. Organizations like the SAFE Project are the key to winning the “War on Drugs.”

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Why Program Units?
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Why Program Units?

Program housing units can be an effective way to holistically serve incarcerated students.

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PSE vs DOC
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

PSE vs DOC

What does the U.S. have more of: universities or prisons? Our focus on punishment over education needs to shift, not only to improve the lives of justice impacted Americans, but to also increase safety in our communities.

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Locking up Children
Dr. Amy Lopez Dr. Amy Lopez

Locking up Children

In places like Texas, where children aged 10-19 are incarcerated in maximum security prisons, we have to fight for something better.

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