Crossposted from the DAJD Employee Newsletter

On June 29, a high school graduation ceremony was held at the King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) for six young men. As the first graduation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was a welcome and inspiring return to normalcy. The six graduates were participants in the Interagency Academy, which was internally supported by DAJD Volunteer Coordinator Karen Pohio, and Education Instructor Tom Meadough.

“The graduation ceremony provided a unique opportunity to witness students proudly receive diplomas as a measure of their dedicated efforts to focus, accomplish, and graduate,” said Karen. “Staff and teachers passionately support educational programs for the incarcerated to help ease the transition from custody release back to community reentry. It was an enjoyable occasion for all who attended!” Read more.