The mission of the Education Justice Project is to build a model college-in-prison program that demonstrates the positive impacts of higher education upon incarcerated people, their families, the neighborhoods from which they come, the host institution, and society as a whole.

EJP is based in Illinois and is a unit of the College of Education at the University of Illinois.

We offer for-credit courses at Danville Correctional Center, a medium-security state men’s prison. Our ESL program, Language Partners, and our anti-violence program, Community Anti-Violence Education (CAVE) were initiated by EJP students. Other programs that the EJP learning community has developed at the facility include writing and science workshops, guest lectures, a mindfulness discussion group, computer lab, and community library. 

Outside the prison, EJP produces reentry guides, which are available at no cost to incarcerated individuals, family members, and service providers, and also downloadable from our website.

EJP's scholarship program offers $1,000 awards to formerly incarcerated students, family members of people who are incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections, and family members of IDOC or JVCC staff. Applications are due on November 1 of each year.

Finally, EJP also engages in advocacy and hosts events to support critical understanding of incarceration and criminal justice.

Education Justice Project

This office likely focuses on program coordination, data analysis, and communication support for community and reentry initiatives.

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This department focuses on developing, analyzing, and advocating for policies based on thorough research and evidence.

Policy and Research

This department focuses on visual communication and gathering information to support various projects.

Design and Research

This department oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of various programs and projects.

Program Management

This department focuses on supporting individuals in their transition back into the community through resources and initiatives.

Reentry Resource Program

This department focuses on providing assistance and resources to enhance educational programs and student learning experiences.

Academic Support

This department focuses on the development and management of educational programs for incarcerated individuals.

Education Justice Project

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Policy and Research

Design and Research

Program Management

Reentry Resource Program

Academic Support

College Education Programs

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Education Justice Project

Org chart

Teams

Policy and Research

Design and Research

Program Management

Reentry Resource Program

Academic Support

College Education Programs

Offices

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