Research Team

Uniting for Change: The UnLocked Project at UMD PROGRESS’s Gun Violence Teach-In On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, members of the UnLocked Project had the opportunity to participate in a powerful teach-in event hosted by UMD Progress, focused on gun violence prevention and intervention strategies. The event brought together a range of organizations, activists, and community members dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing public safety issues of our time. Our team proudly represented the

Join Us for an Important Discussion on Parental Incarceration We are excited to announce that The UnLocked Project will be hosting a panel event on May 1 at 5:30 PM in the Jiménez Building. This event will bring together multiple speakers who will share their unique perspectives on parental incarceration, shedding light on its challenges and the ways we can support affected children and families. Our panel will feature voices from different backgrounds, offering insights

Our Trip to New York: A Day of Giving On March 29, members of The UnLocked Project took a meaningful journey to Brooklyn, New York, where we delivered care packages to children of incarcerated parents. These children face unique challenges, and our goal was to remind them that they are seen, valued, and supported. The excitement in the air was palpable as we arrived at the Brooklyn Museum, the site of our distribution. The weather

Update on Our Fundraiser: Expanding Our Reach and Impact! We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received so far for our fundraiser to provide care packages for children of incarcerated parents. Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised an amazing $1,122 towards our goal! As we continue our efforts, we’ve identified 17 additional children in our local community of Prince George’s County who could also benefit from these care packages. Recognizing the growing need, we’ve