Pictured l. to r. : Donna Glenn (graduate), Dr. Renita Seabrook, LeShone Stevenson (graduate) and Roshanna Turner (graduate).

On Monday, Dec. 7, friends, family, distinguished guests and members of the UB community gathered to honor and celebrate the third graduating class of the “Reasoning & Rehabilitation 2 For Girls and Young Women” (R&R2) program. Donna Glenn, LeShone Stevenson and Roshanna Turner were honored for their successful completion of the R&R2 class, which is part of Helping Others 2 Win (HO2W), an experiential learning environment that gives pre- and post-release adult female offenders the necessary tools for successful reeentry. The HO2W program was established by Renita Seabrook, associate professor in UB’s School of Criminal Justice, as part of her fellowship with the Open Society Institute-Baltimore. Seabrook’s HO2W program is an extension of Alternative Directions, Inc., a Baltimore non-profit that helps men and women in prison and those leaving prison, become independent, responsible citizens.

The ceremony included a welcome and closing by Dr. Seabrook, remarks from College of Public Affairs Dean Roger Hartley , comments from the graduates and an inspiring message of hope and encouragement delivered by guest speaker Senator Catherine E. Pugh.

Senator Catherine E. Pugh served as guest speaker at the “Reasoning & Rehabilitation 2 For Girls and Young Women” graduation ceremony on Dec. 7.