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Mass incarceration myths continue to propagate

March 21, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Eight common misconceptions debunked bytwo separate Prison Policy Initiative reports Incarceration is heavily featured in movies and television … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Recently Posted

Prisons increasingly turning to scanning incoming mail

March 21, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

us mail evelopes

Many prisons are substituting scanned copies for the delivery of original mail to residents as a way of limiting the amount of drugs entering prisons, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Recently Posted

Tech industry embraces formerly incarcerated job seekers

March 20, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Some of the best job prospects for the formerly incarcerated are in the tech industry. A major problem is getting quality tech training to the people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Re-Entry, Recently Posted

DARING TO DREAM

February 15, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Bob Goff’s Dream Big workshopcelebrates metamorphosis Dec. 8, 2022, was a day of celebration for thirty-seven residents who stood together at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Prison Programs, Recently Posted

USF Tennis: Long-time organizer energized by program’s restoration

January 20, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Charlie Cutler led the Northern California Tennis Club into San Quentin recently, restoring competition between inside and outside players as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Sports

IRAN – Fire kills eight in Iranian prison

January 18, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Location Iran. Green pin on the map.

A fire killed eight detainees at Iran’s Evin prison near Terhan, which has for decades housed political prisoners as well as those convicted of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Institutions, News Briefs, Recently Posted

ILLINOIS – Sheriff fights recidivism by reducing costs and fees charged to incarcerated

January 18, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

The Washtenaw CountySheriff belives one way toovercome reincarcerationis through reducing thedebt incurred by detainees A sheriff in Illinois is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Money, Recently Posted, Rehabilitation Corner

DREAMING BIG

January 18, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Bob Goff’s Love Does programawards scholarships to fourSan Quentin residents Four San Quentin residents received college scholarships from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Prison Programs, Recently Posted

A DAY OF HEALING

January 17, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

San Quentin News hosts violence prevention symposium San Quentin held its first violence prevention symposium, the Day of Healing, in the Garden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Prison Programs

Parolees face housing barriers despite justice reforms

December 10, 2022 by Bostyon Johnson

Hudson Link transitional house renovated

Leaving prison opens the door to a daunting array of potential problems, including finding a place to live and a job to support a life of freedom, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Re-Entry, Recently Posted

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