Unlocking Creativity to Transform Lives
Writers in Residence teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist in their re-entry into society.
"I learned about Joy"
"It was empowering and a safe space to express myself"
"I like this program because I get to get things off my chest"
"I needed Writers in Residence, I got to put what was on my mind while no one saying nothing"
"I learned how to cope by using creative writing and there's multiple opportunities to go far with it"
"I know what I need to do to be successful mentally"
Facilitate a smooth transition for youth back into their communities.
The family is the forbidden furit. The fall of man, Yet a gift even when you arn’t who the expected. Love is love and family can’t change that. you are you no one can Change that, only you can change that
I remember when we were at the group home and I ran, and you called me from your android phone crying telling me “Please come home” cuz you didn’t want me to get into trouble and I tried to call you back but I had no WIFI so it didn’t go through so I walked down Main Street back to the group home and from that point on I never wanted to hurt you again. Instead, I wanted to protect you from getting hurt cuz you mean the world to me & we have always had each other’s back through thick and thin. I love you Chenny forever. Love, Sam <3
I come from Lodi, Ohio where it’s a really Small town but there is a lot to do like parks There was a lot of hangout spots and small Town events throughout the year like parades The corn festival. Corn fest was like a mini Fair there were rides and fair food and stuff.
Your eyes like diamonds Your skin like the sea Your heart like the pearls The mock of your tone your beating heart like love You are my angle. Your face all blue
I come from a small place called the square where there’s not A lot of stuff to do but play b-ball I come from Ray Miller where we play baseball and see the Same people every day. I come from a place where it used to be violent To a peace and quiet neighborhood. I come from a place where a lot of people that was close to you are Gone, but I’m going to be the one who makes it out I come from a place where people don’t think of success and positive things I come from a place where is born at and Lived in the same house before.
One time I really covered somebody Was when my Parent was talking Bad About my Best friend I got really Mad and yelled and Backed them up.
In the box sweat dripping waiting for the ball to come bat up and ready in my stance the pitcher eyeing me ready to through a strike I swing hard and watch the ball fly fly and fly over second & over the fence flying across the bases feeling free, I hit a home run.
1. my Bestfriend and I hang out every Day after school Till me mom get home from work Because my mom doesnt Like her 2. my Bestfriend and I ever Since we’ve Known each other have always wanted to grow up and move to L.A together, she wants to be a Doctor and a wanna be a interior designer 3. my Bestfriend isnt really supposed to hang out with me, I’m only aloud at her house when her moms not home because She Doesnt Like me. She’s not supposed to hang out with me
I think this picture is saying that the kids can be different and can live their best life. They can be whatever they want to be. They have to be someone they are not and they are wild and they have different faces but on the same face.
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Created by Paul Gehrig
