Don is dedicated to using his resources to impact society through a community-centered approach to his research choices.
Grassroots Projects
Reentry Realities
Much of the research related to people impacted by the criminal justice system is quantitative. While this information is essential, numbers do not capture the full story of the people. Reentry Realities focuses on the experiences of men and women reentering society after serving time in prison. These short stories humanize their struggles and triumphs along this journey.
Outside of Dr. Sawyer’s inspired work in public schools and the Dominican Republic, he is actively engaged in creating community-centered partnerships devoted to freedom and justice with social collaborators.