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Daily News Lesson August 02 2023

Missouri judge cites ‘actual innocence’ in overturning conviction of man imprisoned nearly 30 years

Understand how Lamar Johnson's conviction was overturned due to "actual innocence."

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Daily News Lesson August 02 2023

Understanding the high cost of staying in touch for the incarcerated

Families of incarcerated people in the U.S. spend as much as $500 a month to keep in touch with loved ones

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Daily News Lesson October 27 2022

How one group is breaking the cycle of youth returning to prison

Searching for Justice series contains lessons to teach your students what happens AFTER people leave prison

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