Anonymous ODOC Inmate

Holistic Transformation in Corrections: The HEART of Our Work

Adverse Childhood Experience, Blog, Criminal Justice, Mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication, Resilience Trumps ACEs, Restorative Justice, Transformative Learning /

An Approach from the HEART   HEART is the acronym for the Resilience Prison Project’s holistic approach to transforming corrections that also incorporates an all-inclusive and transformative framework. Hence, HEART (Heal, Empower, Accept, Restore, Thrive) stands for a deep dedication towards learning communities within prison. We recognize the inherent potential for positive change and growth within […]

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Neuroplasticity and NVC (Nonviolent Communication)

Neuroplasticity and NVC: Neuro-Pathways for LIFE

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Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a framework that was developed by Marshall B. Rosenberg to promote empathic and compassionate communication between people. NVC is, basically, used for improving one’s relationships with others.  Its essence and value may be better appreciated by considering neuroscience. This essay examines the neuroscience of NVC. We will explore how the brain

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Transforming lives behind bars

Transforming Lives Behind Bars: The Power of NVC Prison Programs with Transformative Learning

Blog, Criminal Justice, Nonviolent Communication, Transformative Learning /

After 25 years of experiencing the criminal justice system as an incarcerated person inside the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, I have witnessed first hand how the concept of rehabilitation has often been overshadowed by punitive systems. However, along the way I have also discovered some game changers like Nonviolent Communication (NVC), restorative justice, mindfulness, and

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