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The Creative Sentence: Art and Innovation Behind Bars
In his recently published book, Prisons of Creativity , Dr. John R. Whitman advances a bold thesis: incarcerated individuals are not just inmates—they are untapped creators whose artistic contributions can benefit society at large . Drawing on historical precedent, constitutional law, and programmatic case studies, Dr. Whitman challenges us to reimagine prisons not merely as detention centers, but as incubators of creative value. Creativity During Incarceration: Why It Matte
Nancy Eiden
Jul 22, 20254 min read
Proposed Federal Credit Union for Returning Citizens Gets Green Light To Apply For a New Charter
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has extended its approval for a new charter application to the Organizing Members of...
First Step Alliance
May 24, 20223 min read
First Step Alliance Sends Letter to House FS Committee in Support of Returning Citizens
On September 28, 2021 the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion held a hearing entitled, “Access Denied:...
First Step Alliance
Oct 1, 20213 min read
Understanding the Importance of Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) addresses systemic issues in the workplace and industries such as financial services and housing.
First Step Alliance
Sep 1, 20214 min read
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