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Reentry Redefined: A Recap of Our Panel on Life After Incarceration​

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Reentry Redefined: A Recap of Our Panel on Life After Incarceration Last week, in a room charged with empathy and a shared desire for understanding, the Unlocked Project and Reentry Redefined hosted a panel that dared to look beyond the prison gate. “Unlocking Life After Incarceration, Reentry Redefined” was not just an event; it was a collective journey into the heart of one of America’s most complex and human crises. The conversation, moderated by student […]

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UnLocking Life After Incarceration: Reentry Reimagined

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UnLocking Life After Incarceration: Reentry Reimagined This fall, the UnLocked Project is excited to host another thought-provoking panel discussion, this time centered on reentry and its impact on families and children of incarcerated parents. The event will take place on October 27, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Thurgood Marshall Room at Stamp Student Union. In collaboration with Reentry Redefined, a student organization at the University of Maryland dedicated to reducing recidivism rates,

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Real Voices, Real Change: Reflections Following Our Panel on COIP

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Real Voices, Real Change: Reflections Following Our Panel on COIP On May 1st, the UnLocked Project hosted a panel that opened up a conversation too often left in the margins. Focused on the experiences of children of incarcerated parents (COIP), the discussion moved beyond statistics and policies into something far more personal. It was about grief, confusion, anger, strength, and the quiet need to feel seen. Stories shared throughout the event revealed the weight of

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Uniting for Change: The UnLocked Project at UMD PROGRESS’s Gun Violence Teach-In

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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

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Upcoming Panel: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in Educational Spaces

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Upcoming Panel: Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents in Educational Systems Last semester, The UnLocked Project hosted a powerful panel on resilience among children of incarcerated parents. This semester, we’re continuing that conversation with a new focus: how we can better support children of incarcerated parents in educational settings. 📅 Date: Thursday, May 1st 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Jiménez Hall 0220, University of Maryland This panel was inspired by research from

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Upcoming Panel Event: More Details Coming Soon!

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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

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Together, We Did It! Care Packages Delivered in NYC!

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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

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We’re Expanding Our Reach! Help Us Meet Our Updated Fundraising Goal

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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

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Help Us Reach Our Goal: Care Packages for Children of Incarcerated Parents

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Introducing Our Fundraiser: Care Packages for Children of Incarcerated Parents We are excited to share an important initiative with you—our fundraiser for care packages supporting children of incarcerated parents! Although the fundraiser has been running for some time, this is the first time we are announcing it here on our blog. Thanks to the generosity of our incredible donors, we have already raised $807! We are well on our way to reaching our goal of

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The UnLocked Project Kicks Off the Semester at Second Look Fair & First GBM!

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On February 5, 2025, The UnLocked Project had an incredible start to the semester with a strong presence at the University of Maryland’s Second Look Fair! This event gave us the opportunity to connect with students from all backgrounds, introduce them to our mission, and encourage them to get involved in supporting children of incarcerated parents. Throughout the fair, we engaged with 80+ students who stopped by our booth to learn more about what we

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