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VIRGINIA'S GAME CHANGER: 3 New Laws Taking Effect in 2026 That Will Help Returning Citizens Secure the Bag
Coming home and trying to rebuild is a struggle, especially when your past is constantly running interference with your future. But listen up: Virginia just moved the chains for everyone grinding their way back to stability. Big legislative changes...
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From Incarceration to Innovation: The Advocacy of Richard Walker, Founder of Bridging the Gap in Virginia
Richard Walker's journey is a powerful testament to personal transformation and systemic change. After experiencing incarceration, he didn't just rebuild his own life; he devoted himself to building a pathway for other returning citizens in Virginia...
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⚖️ 25 Years Later: The Fight for Justice that Cleared Arsean Hicks
The name Arsean Hicks should be known across Virginia. His decades-long legal battle is not just a personal fight for freedom; it is a critical case that exposed deep flaws in our justice system and ultimately helped change Virginia law. In late 202...
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Reforms in Motion: Understanding the Virginia Model and What Progress Really Looks Like
Change inside correctional facilities is never simple, never quick, and never perfect. But when reforms do surface especially those designed to reduce violence, support rehabilitation, and offer people a healthier path forward it’s important to unde...
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A Critical Situation at Greensville Correctional Center That Deserves Immediate Attention
At the Protecting My Peace Foundation, we believe every person no matter where they are, what they’ve been through, or what stage of life they’re in deserves safety, dignity, and the basic right to be protected from harm. When those rights are viola...
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🚨A correctional officer in Southwest Virginia lost his life. River North Correctional- Virginia
A correctional officer in Southwest Virginia lost his life Monday morning following what officials with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) described as a violent assault involving an incarcerated individual. The incident occurred at Riv...
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🚨 PEACE INTERRUPTED: $1M CONTRABAND HUSTLE BUSTED AT VA WOMEN’S PRISON 🚨
Real talk, you gotta pay attention to the news coming out of the Virginia Correctional Center for Women. This ain't about passing judgment on anyone's struggle, but it's a cold lesson in what happens when people prioritize that fast, dirty money ove...
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🚨 PMP ALERT: DEMANDING PEACE AND PROTECTION AT RED ONION 🚨
Another disturbing report just dropped outta Red Onion State Prison involving our man, Randy Lassiter. Multiple folks on the inside are saying they stripped him and put a brutal beatdown on him yesterday. Peep this: that’s reportedly the eighth time...
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Blog Posts

The Hand Up, Not Hand Out: Kenneth Jackson’s Story of Reentry 🏠💻
The journey of a returning citizen is often fraught with significant obstacles—from finding stable housing to securing a job. For Kenneth Jackson, a veteran who found himself in Hampton Roads, Virginia, after his release, the challenge was immense. ...
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📚 Second Chance, Second Degree: The Inspiring Journey of William Ortega
The term "returning citizen" is more than just a phrase; it represents a profound commitment to change, resilience, and rebuilding a life of purpose. One powerful example of this commitment is the journey of William Ortega, a man who leveraged his t...
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A True Story of Second Chances: The Triumph of Roxie Perryman
Today, we're spotlighting an incredibly powerful journey of transformation—the story of Roxie Perryman, a returning citizen who exemplifies the meaning of a second chance. Roxie is an award winner, recognized by the Virginia Community Action Reentry...
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🎓 Second Chances: Celebrating Graduation at Haynesville Correctional Center
What a powerful reminder of the potential for transformation! Haynesville Correctional Center recently held its annual graduation ceremony, celebrating students who successfully completed their General Education and Career and Technical Education (C...
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The Dance of Redemption: Angola's First Father-Daughter Dance
🌟 A Night to Remember The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola is one of America's most infamous prisons. Yet, recently, the concrete walls of this maximum-security facility melted away, replaced by the soft glow of string lights, the scent of fre...
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Freedom After 36 Years: Eric Wright's Unjust Journey Ends 🕊️
Memphis is celebrating a powerful moment of justice. After 36 long years of wrongful incarceration, Eric Wright is finally walking free. His story is a heartbreaking testament to the failures of the justice system, but ultimately, a celebration of r...
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From 55 to Fluvanna: One Woman's Uncensored Story of Survival in "The Valley"
"Welcome to Fluvanna, Bitch." It’s a title that stops you in your tracks, and the powerful story behind it is even more arresting. This is the memoir of Dell Denise Williams, a woman whose life took an unexpected turn when she was incarcerated at th...
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From Reentry to Prosperity: How Returning Citizens Become Community Leaders
There’s a myth that returning citizens are a burden but time and time again, history proves the opposite. Many of today’s most impactful community mentors, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders are people who once fought their way through the reentry...
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Breaking the Stigma: The Truth About Life After Incarceration
There’s a heavy stigma hanging over returning citizens, and it impacts everything employment, housing, healthcare, relationships, and basic dignity. One mistake becomes a permanent label, even after the time has been served. But here’s the part most...
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The Power of a Second Chance: Why Returning Citizens Deserve More Than Survival
Every time someone comes home from incarceration, they’re stepping into a world that expects perfection but provides very few tools to get there. People say “stay out of trouble,” but nobody hands them a roadmap. Nobody explains how to rebuild credi...
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