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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...]

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...]

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...]

IRAN – Fire kills eight in Iranian prison

January 18, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Parolees face housing barriers despite justice reforms

December 10, 2022 by Bostyon Johnson

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...]

NATIONAL: Americans support voting rights restoration

December 6, 2022 by Bostyon Johnson

A majority of voting Americans support restoring voting rights to all citizens, even those with felony convictions, a recent survey … [Read more...]

FEDERAL: BOP ignored asbestos complaints

December 6, 2022 by Bostyon Johnson

Asbestos and mold make California’s Dublin federal prison a dangerous place, and complaints have been ignored by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, The … [Read more...]