Just Sustainability and Restorative Justice

Just Sustainability and Restorative Justice

By David Duhaime, Roots of Success Master Instructor, Stafford Creek Corrections Center. Originally written for and posted on SPP.  When I consider what’s sustainable I realize that I don’t believe anything is. I am new to environmental issues; teaching Roots of...
Reaching the Unreachable

Reaching the Unreachable

by Cyril Delanto Walrond, Roots of Success Master Trainer/Instructor, Stafford Creek Corrections Center. Written for and published by SPP.  “As my colleagues and I prepare to teach another Roots of Success class, we are not only bringing a new world to our students...
Sustainability & Justice

Sustainability & Justice

by Jonathan Bolden, Roots of Success Instructor, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center. Originally written for and published by SPP.  Photos by DOC staff “These types of programs provide prisoners with the necessary skills and experience to successfully reintegrate into...
WCCW Graduates First Roots Class

WCCW Graduates First Roots Class

by Joslyn Rose Trivett, SPP Network Manager. Originally written for and posted by SPP.  Last Friday, Liliana Caughman and I had honor of joining Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW)’s graduation ceremony for their first Roots of Success class. Sadly, we had...
The Effects of Believing

The Effects of Believing

by Cyril Walrond, Roots of Success Instructor and Master Trainer. Written for and published by SPP.  “Teaching the Roots of Success environmental literacy curriculum here at Stafford Creek has been not only a blessing to my life but has also been an enriching...
Each One, Teach One

Each One, Teach One

by Christina Stalnaker, SPP Roots of Success Coordinator and Graduate Research Assistant. Originally written for and published by SPP.  “In this potentially volatile environment, how is a Roots course able to generate productive discussions?” -Christina Stalnaker I’ve...