Adam Kouraimi remembers the satisfaction of receiving his first college report card in prison about four years ago. 

He'd been incarcerated since age 15. Growing up, getting straight A's in school seemed like the stuff of legends. So when he received 4.0's in art and American history courses through Jackson College, it was a "game changer."

Kouraimi, 35, is out of prison now and is working toward his bachelor's degree in digital media production. The Ypsilanti resident is part of a new pilot program at Eastern Michigan University that's guiding people as they pursue higher education and navigate the complexities of life after incarceration.

Youth Justice Fund helps returning citizens heal in life after prison
20 formerly incarcerated men and women seek to heal at Youth Justice Fund “summer camp” designed to address their trauma of being imprisoned as youth. ​Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press

JAISHREE DREPAUL-BRUDER | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020

Read JAISHREE DREPAUL-BRUDER'S wonderful article in the link below!

​www.secondwavemedia.com/concentrate/features/abrighterway0553.aspx

This is the follow up to our 10/29 kick off event. People who attended that event are strongly encouraged to attend this event – and bring others who may be interested in getting involved.

Let’s get to work.

The primary feedback that we have gotten from the first Clearing A New Path session is that people want more time to talk and to make real plans for real action.