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In 2017, Raising Awareness with Students had the opportunity to visit Harvard Medical School to discuss bioethics in the prison system, the opioid crisis and rehabilitation opportunities offered, health and human rights and how it relates to the under valued minority community. In 2019, we also assisted in Black Moms bail out for Mother’s Day as some could not afford to make bail for non-violent offenses.

We have implemented our new initiative to offer citizens an opportunity to make up the necessary community service hours needed or required by a government official. Please fill out the form below and provide as much detailed information as possible.

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In 2017, Raising Awareness with Students had the opportunity to visit Harvard Medical School to discuss bioethics in the prison system.
The United States leads the world in incarceration. The “War on Drugs” and prioritizing punishment over rehabilitation has led to mass imprisonment, mainly of the nation’s most vulnerable populations: people of color, the economically disadvantaged and under-educated, and those suffering from mental illness. Although these social disparities are striking, the health discrepancies are even more pronounced. What can be done to address this health and human rights crisis? This conference examined various aspects of human rights and health issues in our prisons. In collaboration with educators, health professionals, and those involved in the criminal justice system—including formerly incarcerated people, advocates, and law enforcement—the conference clarified the issues, explored possible policy and educational responses, and established avenues for action.

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In 2019, our founder had the opportunity to support and participate in ‘Mother’s Day Bailout’ which included bailing out Black mothers who could not afford bail for non-violent crimes. In between court visits and paperwork — a lot of the formerly incarcerated were appointed by a judge or official to commit hours of community service through a non-profit organization.