Artwork stating 'Education Destroys Barriers', 'We Demand Treatment', and 'I Need A Chance'

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  • Philadelphia is fighting street violence through hospital and doctor visits

    Dominique “Peak” Johnson

    October 25, 2021 |

    WURD |

    Radio |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Healing Hurt People helps the survivors of gun violence and other assaults starting bedside in hospitals and continuing during a patient's recovery. The group, partnering with other services providers, treats mental trauma with cognitive therapies led by peer counselors – people with the street credibility that earns trust among the young people who are the target of these services. When people better understand their experience, they can learn from it and find safer, healthier ways to live.

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  • How New Haven's Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services supports families transitioning to the U.S.

    Dominique “Peak” Johnson

    July 08, 2021 |

    Prism |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New Haven, Connecticut

    Refugees arriving to the United States are accessing wrap-around transition services through Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS), a resettlement agency. IRIS provides housing, employment resources, English classes, and access to food pantries.

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  • New Philly mural features work by formerly incarcerated artists

    Dominique “Peak” Johnson

    June 02, 2017 |

    Billy Penn |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    The mural at Eighth and Callowhill in Philadelphia was created by two formerly incarcerated artists. The work is part of a larger exhibition that brings attention to U.S. criminal justice reform through the artwork of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals.

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  • This Camden Halfway Home is Reducing Recidivism Across the River

    Dominique “Peak” Johnson

    May 11, 2017 |

    Billy Penn |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Camden, New Jersey

    Many previously incarcerated people struggle to both rehabilitate and gain the necessary skills for a successful post-prison life. This article looks at Hope Hall, a halfway house using a comprehensive approach meant to address underlying issues of incarceration as well as prepare participants for future employment.

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