College Behind Bars
Series now available on Netflix and Amazon Prime.
This 4-part documentary explores the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees – and a chance at new beginnings – from one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs. Mr. Stephens earned his Associate's and Bachelor's degrees from this program, Bard Prison Initiave at Bard College. (Although he is not a main storyline in the documentary, you can catch glimpses of him in several scenes throughout the series.)
BPI 18th Commencement
"God is up to something." - Rev. Dr. William Barber II
This video documents Bard Prison Initiative's 18th commencement ceremony. This is the commencement where Mr. Stephens earned his Bachelor's degree.
BPI 15th Commencement
Patrick addresses graduating class
This video documents Bard Prison Initiative's 15th commencement ceremony. This is the commencement where Mr. Stephens earned his Associate's degree.
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Examining Race in the Biopolitical State:
The Flawed Eugenic Worldview Paradigm in the Age of Genomics
Senior Project submitted to The Division of Social Studies of Bard College
This paper was completed in December 2018 as a requirement for completion of his Bachelor's degree from Bard College. What you are about to read is very relevant to the current racial climate and gives an even deeper understanding of how we got to this point. Keep a dictionary close and enjoy the ride!
Ask Gov. Andrew Cuomo to grant Patrick clemeny.
A request for clemency was submitted to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in December 2018 and is still awaiting response. With the growing concern of the Covid-19 outbreak within the prison, we are asking for your help to push the clemency request along so that Patrick Stephens can be released immediately.