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North Park's School of Restorative Arts Admissions Application

Admissions application: North Park University offers a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry/Restorative Arts through the School of Restorative Arts (SRA) to incarcerated and free persons. The degree is for servant leaders interested in seminary-level theological training who desire to do restorative justice ministry in contexts that are susceptible to conflict or violence.

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North Carolina Field Minister Program Admissions Application

Admission application: The mission of the North Carolina Field Minister Program is to educate and equip men of faith to serve as cultural assets within the incarcerated population of North Carolina. This program serves adult men, with college credit offerings. Instruction is on-site, face-to-face, and remote.

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Institute for Educational Empowerment at Miami Dade College Admissions Application

Admissions application: The Institute for Educational Empowerment (IEE) brings the mission and vision of Miami Dade College to an underserved population right in our very community who reside in correctional institutions in South Florida. This program serves adult men, with college credit offerings. Instruction is on-site, face-to-face, and remote.

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Campus Within Walls Admissions Application

Admissions application: SVCC's Campus Within Walls program provides second chances through higher education to incarcerated students. Through college education, Campus Within Walls provides students with the tools they need to successfully reenter society and become productive citizens. This program serves adult men, with college credit offerings.

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Equity and Excellence in Practice: A Guide for Higher Education in Prisons – Full Report

In December 2017, Lumina Foundation provided support to the Prison University Project (PUP) and the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison (the Alliance) to reflect upon and document the key characteristics of high-quality prison higher education programs, and to inform other stakeholders in the field, including new and experienced practitioners seeking to achieve equity and excellence in their work, policy leaders, philanthropy, and others. The main practical goal of this report is to provide a summary of what the authors believe are the most essential components of a high-quality in-prison higher education program.

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The Chillon Project at Life University – Curriculum/Degree Overview

The Chillon Project at Life University provides credit-bearing classes and degrees to people in prison and formerly incarcerated people in Georgia; creates learning communities grounded in principles of compassion and conflict transformation; and shares resources and builds skills that enable people to thrive, benefit others, and build the world they wish to see, no matter where they are.

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Tennessee Higher Education Initiative Admissions Application

Admissions application: Tennessee Higher Education Initiative disrupts systems of harm and creates opportunities for autonomy and success through education, support, and advocacy with and for justice-impacted individuals. This program serves adult men, with college credit offerings. Instruction is on-site, face-to-face, and remote.