Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative

10/16/2026

We have two exciting opportunities to join the PJI team!

We’re hiring a Staff Social Worker and a Finance Manager. Both roles offer an opportunity to contribute to PJI’s mission of supporting currently and formerly incarcerated individuals.

Interested in joining our team? Learn more about both positions and how to apply:

Finance Manager The Finance Manager oversees the financial operations of Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative, serving as the primary financial resource for the organization. The role is responsible for managing budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, grant compliance, and fin...

10/05/2026

We recently celebrated the Class of 2026!

Twelve Fellows graduated from the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program after 24 weeks of balancing the demands of a rigorous paralegal studies program with the work of rebuilding their lives after incarceration.

Mayor Muriel Bowser, who partnered with Georgetown to create the program, joined us as the keynote speaker.

We’re so proud of this class and can’t wait to see what they accomplish.💙

Read more about the graduation:

On Wednesday, September 23, 12 MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program Fellows walked across the stage at Georgetown University Law Center as the program’s seventh graduating class. For 24 weeks, the Fellows balanced the demands of a rigorous paralegal studies program with the work of rebuilding their ...

09/20/2026

Fellows in the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program recently completed their Moot Court exercise, the final Capstone course in the program.

In Georgetown Law’s Supreme Court Institute courtroom, fellows presented arguments in a civil case before a panel of judges, putting their legal research, analysis, and advocacy skills into practice.

“I realized I had prepared for this and I belonged there,” said fellow Antoin Green.

Now, the fellows are preparing for their next milestone, graduation! 🎓

Read more:

After months of studying legal research, claims analysis, legal citations, and advocacy, participants in the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program had an opportunity to put their classroom lessons into practice. For their Capstone course, the fellows participated in a Moot Court exercise, presenting ar...

09/10/2026

Last week, the Prison Scholars Program at the D.C. Jail celebrated 37 students completing the summer semester!

Keynote speaker Ramieka Robinson, director of continuing education and professional advancement at the Goucher Prison Education Partnership, reminded students: "Every course you complete, every paper you write, is an investment in your future."

Read more:

The Prison Scholars Program celebrated the completion of the summer semester at the D.C. Jail! Following a semester of rigorous coursework, the Prisons and Justice Initiative community came together to celebrate 37 students and their achievements. Over the summer semester, the Prison Scholars Progra...

08/26/2026

Join the PJI team!

We are hiring a Program Manager to lead the MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program. In this role, you'll manage daily program operations for this intensive certificate program, which partners with the Mayor's Office on Returning Citizen Affairs and the DC Department of Employment Services.

If you are passionate about supporting returning citizens and helping build pathways to successful careers, apply now:

08/12/2026

Applications for the Georgetown Pivot Program's 2026-2027 cohort close this Saturday, Aug. 15!

This program is built for returning citizens who want to grow their career and build real professional skills.

Don't wait. Apply today, or share with someone who may be interested: https://airtable.com/appkW1j3FWUgAJ68c/pagQqI8tlq2YhEj00/form

08/11/2026

Before interning with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender this summer, Elizabeth Esteves (C'27) supported PJI's MORCA-Georgetown Paralegal Program. Through her internship at PJI, she helped returning citizens prepare for meaningful careers in law. This fall, she's headed to Georgetown Law's Investigative Internship Program to keep building on that foundation.

Read more about Esteves' impact and determination to help justice-impacted individuals navigate the legal system and reentry process:

Through her internship with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender, a senior has figured out little ways to impact people’s lives.

07/28/2026

📢 We’re hiring!

PJI is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team. The Finance Manager will oversee PJI’s financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, grant management, and compliance. This role will serve as a key partner to PJI leadership, helping strengthen financial processes and support the continued growth of our programs.

If you’re a detail-oriented finance professional interested in using your expertise to support meaningful work, we encourage you to apply.

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic progr...

07/20/2026

Pivot Program alum Joe Houston Jr. founded WeFitDC during the pandemic, then joined Pivot's fourth cohort to rebuild and grow his business. Today, WeFitDC partners with the Pivot Program as an internship host, and Houston returns to the classroom to teach Pivot Program Fellows about entrepreneurship and wellness.

His journey reflects what Pivot is all about: turning a second chance into a thriving business and a platform to give back.

Read more about his story:

For CEO and wellness professional Joe Houston Jr., also known as Mr. WeFit, joining the Pivot Program was all about refining his skillset.  “I can’t be a coach if I’m not being coachable,” said Houston.  Houston, who began his business WeFitDC in the height of the pandemic, joined the Pivo...

07/18/2026

Are you interested in applying to the next cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program? We're hosting sessions for prospective applicants. Each session will provide computer access and hands-on help navigating the application process.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 22
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Georgetown Prisons & Justice Initiative
509 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004

More information about upcoming sessions can be found here:

Interested in applying to the next cohort of the Georgetown Pivot Program? Join us for these opportunities designed for prospective applicants. Each session offers computer access and assistance navigating the application. Sessions: Each session will be held at the Georgetown Prisons & Justice Initi...