COMMUNITY & EDUCATION
LIFE: The Liberian Initiative Fund for Education
Sponsor-A-Student:
The Fredrick Watson Foundation supports St. Teresa’s Convent in Monrovia, Liberia through sponsoring students' yearly tuition costs. Visit the alumni association’s website for more information (https://www.stcsphs.org)
The Mary Smallwood Memorial Scholarship: Coming soon…
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
The Fredrick Watson Foundation is passionate about changing the conversation from “crime then punishment” to understanding the logic and mental health challenges behind those who are a part of the criminal justice system.
Resources for on malicious prosecution, false imprisonment and other criminal justice reform measures are as follows:
Malicious Prosecution:According to the Cornell Law School, malicious prosecution is the filing of a lawsuit for an improper purpose and without grounds or probably cause. The lawsuit may either be civil or criminal in nature. The remedy an act of malicious prosecution, an alleged victim files a tort by claim by the same name. (Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/malicious_prosecution)
The Fredrick Watson Foundation is very familiar with what it’s like to be a victim of malicious prosecution and false imprisonment and the challenges it poses. Loopholes in the criminal justice system and lack of sufficient check and balances cause
In the case Thompson vs. Clark, a case that was argued before the Supreme Court on October 12, 2021 and decided on April 4, 2022 (Source: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-659_3ea4.pdf), the Supreme Court eliminated one of the hurdles facing individuals looking to sue for being falsely accused of crimes (Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2022/04/06/661369.htm)
FIGHTING RECIDIVISM / RETURNING CITIZENS
The United Nations Handbook on the Prevention of Recidivism and the Social Reintegration of Offender (https://www.unodc.org/documents/justice-and-prison-reform/18-02303_ebook.pdf)
Changing Perceptions (https://changingdcperceptions.org):
Changing Perceptions is dedicated to preparing the reentry community to successfully participate in 21st-century workforce by helping individuals identify, navigate, and solve personal barriers to success, improve self-confidence, and develop meaningful workforce and entrepreneurial skills in a nurturing, family-oriented environment.
Boris Henson Foundation (https://borislhensonfoundation.org): The Boris Henson Foundation is dedicated to eradicating the stigma around mental health issues in the African American community through providing support and bringing awareness to mental health issues that serve our community.
They also have a program that offers free mental health services in the form of therapy. Click here (https://borislhensonfoundation.org) to find out more.
RESILIENCE & WELLNESS
FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Military OneSource (https://www.militaryonesource.mil): Military One Source is dedicated to providing information, answers and support to help military veterans reach their goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
Gary Sinise Foundation (https://www.garysinisefoundation.org): The Gary Sinise Foundation is dedicated to serving our defenders, veterans, and first responders, their families and their needs
Heroes Place (https://www.heroesplace.org): Heroes Place is dedicated to helping transition homeless veterans from dependence to independence.
