Policy Pathways,Inc.

Policy Pathways, Inc., is a nonpartisan non-profit with a mission to develop the next generation of policymakers through education.

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Our CEO Dr. D. Pulane Lucas has been elected to a leadership role with the American Correctional Association!

She will use her expertise to advance positive change in the criminal justice system. Dr. Lucas will be sworn in January 7–10 at the ACA Winter Conference in Phoenix.

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The No More Deaths in Custody Workgroup, a project of the Justice2Jobs Coalition, has been working develop a resource for families outlining immediate steps to take, legal rights, and where to find support.

To view the resource go to: https://t.co/NVzudZojv4

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Join us for a discussion with Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, the country’s first African-American state governor, who served as the Governor of Virginia (1990-1994). He will examine "Apartheid in South Africa: The Role of International Conflict" as part of our 2026 Summer Academy.

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On April 21, Uncounted: Virginia was officially launched publicly.
Uncounted staff discussed data collection efforts. Dr. Terence Keel, author of The Coroner’s Silence, spoke about how limited transparency can obscure the true number of deaths.
Learn more: https://t.co/djN4TppOcG

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It is our honor to congratulate Dr. Lucas on being named an Ending Jail Deaths Fellow!

Over the next eight months, she will collaborate with fellow advocates to develop community response strategies and lead efforts aimed at preventing deaths in local jails.

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Ready to lead change this summer?

Join the Summer Academy for Policy Leadership at VCU’s Wilder School June 22–July 3, 2026! For ages 15–25, explore policy issues through projects and instruction.

Scholarships available. Apply by May 1, 2026: https://t.co/e5THihGEFu

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Up to $30K reward for court-admissible video of Stanley Wilson Jr.’s final hour.

Locations: Outside LASD Twin Towers; during transport & arrival at Metropolitan State Hospital; inside/outside Patio 104, MSH.

Confidential. Contact Carpenter & Zuckerman, ref "Stanley2023."

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Join Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, CEO of Policy Pathways and mother of Stanley Wilson Jr., for Stanley’s 3rd Angelversary at Loyola Law School. Honor his life and demand accountability for in-custody deaths and criminal system failures. Register at https://t.co/HQmCmSDBFB.

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On October 31st, our CEO, Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, and Uncounted National Coordinator, Mr. Logan Sowers, attended the 2025 VCA Training Institute. The theme, “Ignite the Spark Within,” emphasized growth and collaboration. Dr. Lucas also met Warden Garry Jones. Their photo is below.

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On July 16, Dr. Lucas, CEO of Policy Pathways, spoke at the Wilder School’s Lunch and Learn about Uncounted, a civilian-led initiative for transparency in in-custody deaths.

Watch full video here: https://t.co/xKAUtqbxqN

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Join Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, CEO of Policy Pathways, at Dying Behind Bars, a public forum hosted by the Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego on in-custody deaths, systemic failures, and hidden harms of emerging technologies.

Date, location, and registration info are in the flyer.

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Join us on July 16th, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET for VCU Wilder School’s Lunch and Learn featuring our CEO, Dr. D. Pulane Lucas, as she introduces Uncounted: an initiative by Policy Pathways promoting transparency in the justice system.

Register here: https://t.co/XrGlTyWwtF

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What happens when global tensions escalate and alliances are tested? Join Schar School experts for a timely panel - World on Fire: Grand Challenges in U.S. Foreign Policy. This event will be held virtually and is open to the public.

Register here: https://t.co/OtOMj4dR1X

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Join us on Oct 17th, from 6-8:00 PM EST, to Celebrate Distinguished Policy Leaders and Youth Public Servants!

You can purchase tickets and sponsorships are available at: https://t.co/4FWcvc1QKG

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Join us on Thursday, October 17 for a virtual event celebrating our youth, public servants, and policy leaders! The event will go from 6-8 PM.

Awards will be given to recognize outstanding individuals in the areas of policy, service, and change!

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Join us Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at this year's Wilder Symposium! The event will take place at W.E. Singleton Center, 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA.

For further details and to RSVP, please click the link below.

https://t.co/3A4qVl7Jo4

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Congratulations to the 2024 Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service Cohort! The program was wrapped up with the presentation of the amazing Capstone Projects done by the participants themselves. We are so proud of them and can’t wait to see what they do next!

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Come join us this Saturday for the Summer Academy Closing Ceremony! The outstanding 2024 cohort participants will showcase their Capstone Projects. There will also be a keynote address from Summer Academy alum, Chandler Holeman. Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

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Join us in three days for the Summer Academy Opening Ceremony Public Policy Forum on Sunday, June 23, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM (EST)! The theme is: “Death In Custody: The Implications of Accountability and Transparency for The Criminal Justice System.”

We hope to see you there!

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Join us for the Summer Academy Opening Ceremony Public Policy Forum! The panelist will explore how accountability and transparency in law enforcement might improve conditions in jails, prisons, and detention centers; and influence public trust in the criminal justice system.