Monthly Archives: May 2015

Women, Re-entry and Everyday Life: Time to Work?

  By Lashonia Etheridge-Bey | May 16, 2015 - 10:45 am |
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Yesterday I attended a training with the theme of women and reentry entitled, Women, Re-entry and Everyday Life: Time to Work? Dr. Venezia Michalsen facilitated the event. The training was based on a research study conducted by the Women’s Prison Association (WPA) to determine how the use of time after incarceration impacts reentry and employment for women. It was awesome. Dr. Michalsen was a magnificent speaker. Continue reading →

Wrongful Convictions: Innocent People Serving Time

  By Lashonia Etheridge-Bey | May 10, 2015 - 10:39 am |
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Lately I’ve been watching videos about the exoneration of Derrick Wheat, Laurese Glover and Eugene Johnson, three young men recently released after serving 20 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit. Their release has piqued my curiosity and I found myself watching countless other videos and reading articles about other individuals, such as Ricky Johnson, who were wrongly convicted. Continue reading →

Coping with Mother’s Day When You Have Been Incarcerated

  By Lashonia Etheridge-Bey | May 9, 2015 - 8:21 pm |
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Around the time of Mother’s Day, I can’t help but reflect on my anti-social responses to such events. During my incarceration I learned to accept my inability to be with my family during special occasions. In fact, I became complacent, maybe even numb, about emotional needs that are often filled by spending time with loved ones. Continue reading →