Dear HEP Community,
The Vera Institute of Justice is committed to our mission to end mass incarceration and the criminalization of people of color, immigrants, and people experiencing poverty. Our work supports our vision of safe, healthy, empowered communities and a fair, accountable justice system.
To that end, our initiative at Vera is currently working on a project aimed at building a tool that calculates the real cost of reentry people face upon release from incarceration, in order to shift public narratives and advocate for increased wages pre-…
Dear community,
Deportation can be a traumatic process very similar to reentry after prison. Both incarcerated people and detained people have been taken from their communities, deprived of their liberty and returned to places that may no longer be familiar to them. Deportation guidance is reentry support.
As such, I’m thrilled to share with you the fully updated 2026 deportation guide, A New Path: A Guide to the Challenges And Opportunities After Deportation…
We are now accepting proposals for the third-annual Incarcerated Scholars Conference (ISC), which will be held virtually on October 28–29, 2026. This year's theme is "Learning in Motion."
Currently incarcerated students and currently incarcerated alumni of higher education in prison programs can submit a Presentation Proposal. Presenters (even those self-submitting) should be prepared to identify a proxy, who must be affiliated with an educational program currently in operation at the prison.
All…
Applications for the 2026 Rockwood Leadership Institute Fellowship for Leaders in Higher Education in Prison close May 14! Read more about how to apply and what to expect in the application.
The Fellowship, designed by Rockwood staff, trainers, and system-impacted consultants, is designed to strengthen and cohere a core group of formerly incarcerated leaders working in the HEP sector. For all the details, including the Fellowship programming and timeline, purpose, goals, and more, see our Applicant Program Information…
With generous funding from the ECMC Foundation, the Colorado Coalition for Higher Education in Prison (C-CHEP) has produced a research study of HEP coalitions. The report draws upon interviews with 33 leaders from statewide alliances, national advocacy groups, and leading HEP practitioners. Produced in collaboration with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students, the report offers a nuanced dive into the opportunities, challenges, and joys of building education-based coalitions rooted in a commitment to social justice.
The Beginner’s Guide to Addiction Peer Recovery for Justice-Involved Individuals is a comprehensive resource designed to empower those impacted by addiction and the justice system. This guide offers insight into addiction peer recovery support, with a focus on supporting justice-impacted individuals through accessible, community-centered approaches.
Rockwood Leadership Institute, in partnership with Ascendium, is excited to announce that applications for the third cohort of the Fellowship for Leaders in Higher Education in Prison are now open! Full tuition and accommodations will be covered by Rockwood and fellows will receive a $5,000 stipend for completing the fellowship, along with up to $5,000 in training-related expense reimbursements (airfare, childcare, etc.).
Apply for the 2026 Fellowship for Leaders in Higher Education in Prison…
Hey RCHEP Community,
Have you learned with FICGN yet? Join us tomorrow for the last HEP Orientation Learning & Feedback Session, where we'll explore the impact of K-12 education on higher ed in prison and reentry success in our "Lessons from Local Leaders" workshop.
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 11am ET/8am PT
Register and Attend:…
The Cornell Prison Education Program will be hosting a one-day, pre-NCHEP research symposium designed for researchers and practitioners who study or aspire to study higher education in prison.
This day-long event will be held in conjunction with the 2025 NCHEP conference on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown hotel (connected to the Cleveland Convention…
A New Path: Deportation to Honduras is a new guide from the Education Justice Project that provides clear, practical information for individuals facing deportation to Honduras.
The guide covers:
- What to expect upon arrival in Honduras, including how to stay safe;
- Information on housing, employment, education, and more;
- Practical tips for navigating the return and reintegration…
