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Reentering citizens released with fentanyl antidote kits

December 29, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Eighty percent of persons released from California jails and prisons received Narcan antidote kits between 2020 and 2022, KFF Health News … [Read more...]

Filed Under: RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted Tagged With: Demian Johnson, Five Keys Schools and Programs, Gavin Newsom, KFF Health News, Lynn Wenger, Mark Malone

News briefs

November 29, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

1.  South Dakota — (Louisiana Illuminator) With laws supporting self-defense protections, some people are claiming self-defense and asking for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: NEWS BRIEFS

ADVOCATES POINT TO FLAWS IN PAROLE BOARD PROCESS

November 29, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to veto the parole granted to Leslie Van Houten of the Manson “family” in 2020 was reversed by California’s 2nd District … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LEGAL

FILM FOLLOWS REHABILITATIVE EFFORTS OF FORMER GUANTANAMO DETAINEES

November 29, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Mohammed Bin Nahif Rehabilitation Counseling and Care Center is “the world’s first rehabilitation center for terrorists,” according to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, Most Read

‘ALIVE INSIDE’ EVENTS GIVE SAN QUENTIN RESIDENTS OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL EXPRESSION 

November 29, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

Residents of San Quentin shared vulnerabilities through creative and spontaneous expressions of music, spoken word, poetry, storytelling and silence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS

POWER OF THANKS: NO MORE TEARS APPRECIATION CEREMONY HONORS AGENTS OF CHANGE

August 13, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

By Bostyon Johnson Managing Editor, Michael Callahan Staff Writer San Quentin’s No More Tears program has had a significant impact on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

REPORT FINDS EXCLUSIVITY IN DIVERSION PROGRAMS 

August 12, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

creators of programs and policies structurally exclude lower income minorities Almost anyone in front of a judge for infractions such as DWI or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LEGAL, Recently Posted, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

BILL AIMS TO STOP THE PRISON TO SHELTER PIPELINE

August 12, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

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New York lawmakers are once again considering legislation aimed at helping formerly incarcerated people get a place to live, The New York Times … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, POLITICS, Recently Posted

INCARCERATED WRITERS SHARE THEIR TALENT IN ANNUAL PUBLIC READING

August 12, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

WILLIAM JAMES ASSOCIATION EVENT IN SQ CHAPEL PROMOTES CREATIVITY AND WRITING SKILLS  Seventeen San Quentin Prison residents shared their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, PRISON PROGRAMS, Recently Posted

RAIN FAILS TO DAMPEN HARDY SPIRITS 

July 26, 2023 by Bostyon Johnson

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COMMITMENT OF RECREATIONAL ATHLETES UNWAVERING UNDER LEADEN SKIES Scattered showers did not deter 11 determined San Quentin residents from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, SPORTS

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