President’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Justice - ScholarCHIPS, Inc

• In Event: ASC Presidential Plenary: Presidential Justice Awards and Presidential Address

Abstract

The President’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Justice is given annually to an individual or organization who, through either a single initiative or over a longer period of time, has made significant and distinguished contributions to the cause of justice. In the case of joint efforts, co-recipients may be named.

2025 Award-Winner: ScholarCHIPS, Inc

A Washington, D.C. based non-profit organization (501c3) that provides academic support for children with incarcerated parents. More specifically, their mission includes providing "college scholarships, mentoring, mental health supports, and a robust peer-support network to children of incarcerated parents, empowering them to complete their college education."

I encourage you to visit their website and see the incredible work being done by the dynamic founder, Yasmine Arrington Brooks, along with board members, staff, and mentors. www.scholarchipsfund.org. The organization has a social media presence across several platforms:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScholarCHIPS
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/scholarchips
Twitter: https://twitter.com/scholarchips
Instagram: www.instagram.com/scholarchipsfunddc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScholarCHIPS
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scholarchipsfund

Author

• Katheryn Russell-Brown, Northeastern University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice