The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice

Nonprofit organization that is changing the public’s perception of the criminal justice system by connecting with the humanity of incarcerated people.

[The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice @douglassproject]

At the Douglass Project, we work to create connections and highlight shared humanity behind prison walls. Hear from Community Ambassador Ray Boyd, about his perspective on our work.

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Meet our Connecticut Community Ambassador, Ray! Swipe to learn more about Ray and his work with the Douglass Project.

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Another successful program launch… in VIRGINIA! It was an amazing evening of laughter, smiles, conversations, and even pizza!

Huge thank you to our partners at the Arlington County VA Sheriff's Office for making this event possible.

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In June, we were joined by our partners at the @SALASeries on a prison visit at the Cook County Jail in Chicago. Each conversation is insightful, but this one was an important reminder of the humanity that exists behind the walls of prisons everywhere.

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Join us virtually to meet the incarcerated individuals at the Bent Correctional Facility on Monday 7/21. Sign up here: https://t.co/bKLwOyJoHE

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We want to hear from you — if you have attended a Frederick Douglass Project visit, repost and share a story from your experience!  How did your Frederick Douglass Project visit change your thinking about prisons and jails?

[Prison Fellowship Advocacy @JusticeReform]

Members of the public recently got to go behind the walls of the #Louisiana State Penitentiary and talk with those on the inside thanks to a partnership with @douglassproject. https://t.co/utqQV8v63p

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Join us in D.C. to meet the incarcerated individuals at the D.C. Jail on Monday 6/30 from 1-3:30pm. Sign up here: https://t.co/bKLwOyJoHE

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Please join us in welcoming our 6th cohort of summer fellows! Over the next 8 weeks, these fellows will work with Douglass Project staff on communications, fundraising, program planning and evaluation, and visit coordination initiatives. https://t.co/gFdr0YZtVK

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Join us in Ohio to meet the incarcerated individuals at the Pickaway Correctional Institution next Wednesday (6/18) from 1-3:30pm. Sign up at https://t.co/bKLwOyJWxc

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@msosheriff @PeterKoutoujian @celtics @marcmhoward What a great experience! Thank you for joining us Rich and Dave!

[Middlesex Sheriff @msosheriff]

Sheriff @PeterKoutoujian was proud to recently welcome @celtics President Rich Gotham (2nd from left) and Senior VP of Community Engagement Dave Hoffman (4th from left) to a recent session of the Frederick Douglass Project alongside FDP President @marcmhoward (3rd from left).

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CCJ Board of Trustees member @LouislReed, Executive Vice President of the @douglassproject, spent 14 years in prison. Since then his social impact work has promoted second chances on multiple fronts, including through his efforts to pass the First Step Act. #SecondChanceMonth

[Louis L. Reed, LADC @LouislReed]

@marcmhoward with the MIC drop re. how REAL opportunities should work for those justice impacted! @douglassproject
#reentryweek
#secondchancemonth
#WorldBookDay

[Louis L. Reed, LADC @LouislReed]

Proud of the work we (@marcmhoward) are doing in Cleveland on behalf of women incarcerated @douglassproject 🥂

https://t.co/Q77OePM7Pm

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Get to know the work of grantee @douglassproject, a national nonprofit that works to change perceptions of the criminal justice system, leads tours of prisons for the general public and facilitates conversations with the people incarcerated there. https://t.co/Xq4Uqdc1sz

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We are so grateful for our partnerships across the country. If you are interested in signing up for a prison visit in Massachusetts (or in any of the other states we operate in), click here! https://t.co/tj1BIk5gFQ

[Middlesex Sheriff @msosheriff]

Sheriff @PeterKoutoujian & @douglassproject bring incarcerated individuals and community leaders together for a series of candid conversations. The dialogue is aimed at breaking down barriers and driving meaningful personal & systemic change.
https://t.co/xd4aJakuwq

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Be sure to check out this powerful podcast! A beautiful conversation about forgiveness and humanity. #salaseries #Forgiveness

[SALA Series @SALASeries]

Founder of @douglassproject, @marcmhoward hosts a gripping session with Randall Bagley, the shooter, and Idris Mitchell, the son. A powerful conversation on forgiveness, redemption, and shared humanity. Raw, emotional, enlightening. Listen here: https://t.co/wedq7yO6fQ

[The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice @douglassproject]

Today, we honor Frederick Douglass, a visionary leader who championed freedom & equality. His legacy inspires our mission, as we work to restore dignity & humanity to those impacted by the justice system. #FrederickDouglassLegacy #DouglassDay2024 #humanity

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Want to join the FDP team? Apply for the 2024 Summer Fellowship! Applications are live until February 15 at 11:59 pm ET at this link: https://t.co/RC81xL7rus. We can't wait to read your applications!