Writing Unites USC Students and Ex-Prisoners Seeking a Better Life
Released prisoners share their stories while USC students write their own in an unusual partnership that has changed lives.
For inmates serving life terms, USC’s Post-Conviction Justice Project sparks hope where none existed
Team including USC law students and legal experts educates and counsels life-term youth offenders about new laws that could mean a second chance.
Cyntoia Brown receives clemency; she was focus of documentary by USC Annenberg’s Dan Birman
The PBS film Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story recounts Brown’s tragic childhood, running away and being forced into prostitution. In 2004, she was picked up by a man, went to his home and, claiming she feared for her life, shot and killed him.
🎧 Law, psychology expert helps the littlest witnesses have their day in court
For 20 years, Thomas Lyon has been studying how to best interview child witnesses. Now he’s making a difference in their court cases, too.
USC-LAPD Community Policing Training Aims to Reduce Use of Force
Lessons from social work and public policy can help law enforcement officers build bridges with their communities.
First juvenile resentencing client released from prison gets second chance
USC’s Post-Conviction Justice Project wins freedom for a man who spent more than half his life behind bars.
She Empowers Women with Loved Ones in Prison
Essie Justice Group helps launch community leaders ready to advocate for and support other women.
Former gang member turned social work student at USC reflects on a tumultuous life — in his own words
Run-ins with the law landed José Barron in prison, but he never lost sight of his higher education goals.
USC spatial sciences students analyze crime patterns in L.A.
Using location-based data, researchers show where violent crimes are concentrated and how that information can lead to positive results.
USC Gould alumna helps people rebuild their lives
Pro bono work at the law school prepared Trojan for current role in the L.A. Office of Reentry.
Long Journey to Justice
LA police honor Nikias for contributions to community
Los Angeles Police Museum bestows Jack Webb Award on USC president, highlighting cooperation between institutions.
National report urges U.S. to significantly revise prison policies
Rate of imprisonment has more than quadrupled in four decades, the report finds.