Shanice Robinson is a visiting assistant professor at San Francisco State University and an advocate for those affected by the prison system. She released her memoir, 'Gangster's Scholar: Love Behind Bars,' which addresses stigmas surrounding prison culture and emphasizes the importance of family in rehabilitation. Robinson secured her Ph.D. while raising two children and managing challenges like unstable housing and a long-distance marriage with an incarcerated spouse. Her personal experiences shape her teachings within the carceral system, focusing on resilience and hope.
Resilience to me is not about the absence of struggle; it's having the audacity to dream beyond it.
Finding hope in the most unlikely of places is super important. I utilize my lived experience rooted in love, loss, and resilience to empower others.
The memoir details the critical role families play in the rehabilitation process, advocating for those affected by the prison system.
I was able to go visit him, and we just stayed connected. Grief brought us back together full circle.
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