BleakHouse Scholars

 BleakHouse Scholars undertake original works of social science, art, or fiction on social and criminal justice issues. Their work will be published by the press. The award comes with a modest honorarium.

Jackson Gold

2024

Our 2024 BleakHouse Scholar is Jackson Gold. Jackson is an undergraduate student at American University. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Justice, Law, and Criminology with a minor in International Relations. Originally from the city of Philadelphia, Jackson draws on insights from his first-hand experiences with the operation and reform of the criminal justice system. He is involved in several projects, in DC and elsewhere, to ensure that our criminal justice system is equitable.

Nora Nasser

2023