"I was initially looking at using SecondLife for my program, but as it is "closed source" and requires an internet connection, for security purposes I needed my own server... which could be housed at the prisons. I finally settled on…"
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Ric Moore replied to BlueWings Hayek's discussion Virtual worlds and jails in the group Working with incarceratedRic Moore commented on BlueWings Hayek's group Working with incarcerated"I work for Community Success Initiative, which is based in Raleigh NC. Our staff, as well as our founder, are Ex-Cons. I proposed a virtual world educational program in 2003, while still incarcerated. It got some attention and we received a healthy…"
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This group is for those interested in working with the incarcerated using virtual worlds.
Profile Information
- What is your interest in virtual worlds?
- Academic, Blogger, K12, Library, Afterschool organization
- What virtual worlds are you interested in?
- Second Life, Whyville, Habbo Hotel, There.com, Other
- About Me:
- I work at ImaginOn, a children/teens public library in North Carolina. I work primarily with Teen Second Life but am interested and involved in other virtual worlds especially with kids and teens.
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Virtual worlds and criminal justice reform
I have been working with incarcerated youth for over five years as a public librarian. I am able to work with a group of youthful offenders using Teen Second Life. My hope is that when they leave the facility, they will continue being able to access the virtual world and develop their skills and online partnerships they began while starting the project inside the facility and mentor their peers on how to interact in the environment as well. I think it is important that those in facilities… Continue
Posted on July 14, 2008 at 11:28am — 6 Comments
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