Esther Matthews (she/her)

Assistant Professor @GonzagaCAS. PhD @AU_SPA. Critical Criminologist (focus on prisons & reentry).

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

The first article from my dissertation, "Peer-focused prison reentry programs: Which peer characteristics matter most," was published today by @IncarcerationJ. Having an article come out on your first day as an assistant professor is hard to beat! https://t.co/oe4l6sMuJq

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

This is how people in prison should be referred to. In my experience, in the United States, most corrections agencies would rather do anything than use language like, ‘the men in our care.’ Prisons do have a responsibility to provide care, not just incapacitate. Language matters.

[Scottish Prison Service @scottishprisons]

In HMP Barlinnie, 3 dads donned their elf costumes and shared an xmas story they wrote with all the visiting children.
Santa stopped by with presents, huge thanks to all who donated & 10 refurbished bikes were delivered to children of men in our care thanks to Ebike Freedom CIC

[Justin T. Pickett @JustinTPickett]

Sadly, after 40+ years, Dr. Frank Cullen was FIRED simply to save UC money. In just the past 8 years, he published 148 articles + 7 books, received 34,383 citations, won ASC’s Mentor Award, got $595,567 in grants, advised 13 dissertations, and received high teaching evaluations.

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

@JustinTPickett Absolute travesty. I never teach a class or write an article that Dr. Cullen isn’t cited in. In addition to being an amazing scholar, he is also a kind mentor who was supportive of my work and never failed to extend an offer to provide additional feedback.

[LeBron James @KingJames]

What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

One of the best people I know…if you think life without parole makes sense, please watch this story. #reentry #reentrymatters #secondchances #prisoneducation #education #trauma #suicide #prison #humanity #transformation

https://t.co/Nr2tpGSzvu

[Alex Vitale @avitale]

Outrage over the hiring of neoliberal economist and police apologist Jennifer Doleac to run criminal justice policy at Arnold Ventures is growing. My letter is in the thread.

[Glenn E. Martin 🐐 @glennEmartin]

She is a problem. This is what gave birth to mass incarceration 1.0. #ResearchKaren

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

Youth Summit 2023! July 31st - August 1st. Fantastic opportunity at the UW Tacoma to hear from youth currently living in confinement in Washington state. There will be several other #systemimpacted speakers throughout this 2-day event.
https://t.co/AmPtgydXeG. Please

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

@AgSublis Great read, Sou!

[Sou Lee @AgSublis]

After what seemed like forever, here is my first solo publication! I examined the motivations for persistent gang involvement among Hmong gang members and reflected on salient cultural and geographic distinctions. 👇👇👇
https://t.co/JqA2yEdTgt

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

#EndLWOP Great stories & great reporting! No dehumanizing language. Instead real discussions about trauma, healing, transformation, responsibility, & the power of education. Understanding the true causes of crime is how we end #massincarceration #reentry https://t.co/xOwFWEqKKv

[Bess Kalb @bessbell]

If you are outraged that Elizabeth Holmes has a small child and is pregnant and is going to jail, ask yourself: Who do you think populates women’s prisons?

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

@glennEmartin Never settle.

[Glenn E. Martin 🐐 @glennEmartin]

I may be a walking red flag, but you cannot deny the quality of the fabric. 🚩

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

@Bold1Christian We are so excited to have you join us!

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

@BrittanyRipper We cannot wait to have you!!

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

Please join us this Saturday, November 5th. @Gonzaga & @GonzagaCAS are proud to host a variety of speakers with a lived experience of incarceration who will share ways to create a more social just response to crime. RSVP here: https://t.co/uJv00nA0Nt #reentry #prisoneducation

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

@glennEmartin If people think we aren't the best strategizers and planners, let them. They won't see us coming!

[Esther Matthews (she/her) @ReentryDoctor]

@glennEmartin Yes! We don't need to be rehabilitated; we need government policies to change.