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Labor shortages create opportunity for returning citizens

September 13, 2022 by Jad Salem

CTE laborers at work

A labor shortage sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic is helping formerly incarcerated people find jobs, according to The Associated Press. At least … [Read more...]

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Attorneys: ‘Fearmongering’ in mainstream media threatens justice reform efforts

August 28, 2022 by Jad Salem

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Brooklyn public defender and civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger criticized reporting by The New York Times and National Public Radio on 2020 FBI … [Read more...]

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Canada suspends contact visits 

August 27, 2022 by Jad Salem

Some federal prisons in Canada continue to suspend contact visits interrupted at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Some inmates have not had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted Tagged With: COVID-19, Health and Wellness, San Quentin State Prison

Autism increases likelihood of arrest in youth

July 23, 2022 by Jad Salem

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A newly released study finds autistic youth interactions with the criminal justice system and police encounters are becoming more common and can be … [Read more...]

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Prosecutors sue to block 1,000 commutations – OREGON

July 21, 2022 by Jad Salem

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is being sued for allegedly unlawfully freeing almost 1,000 prisoners.  Two district attorneys and victim families … [Read more...]

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The King’s Gambit

June 28, 2022 by Jad Salem

Rook takes pawn…Bishop takes rook…“Check Mate!” San Quentin loves chess. Even deep in the Security Housing Units, where San Quentin men live in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: WALL CITY Tagged With: Mental Stimulation

Freed by childhood friend

May 2, 2022 by Jad Salem

MARYLAND  “You’re going home today,” the judge told Sura Sohna, culminating a lengthy crusade by the prisoner’s childhood buddy.  The … [Read more...]

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9th Circuit nominee grilled by Republican senators

April 21, 2022 by Jad Salem

Last year, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Gabriel Sanchez was grilled by Republican U.S. Senators for his role in the passage of California’s … [Read more...]

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Federal women’s facility plagued by allegations of staff sexual misconduct

April 20, 2022 by Jad Salem

A federal prison for women in California is riddled with allegations of staff sexually abusing prisoners. The warden and three other staff members … [Read more...]

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Foundation focuses on prisoner trauma

April 19, 2022 by Jad Salem

Church member volunteers are working with Nebraska prisoners to help them find positive new lives. “It’s a big deal,” said state Sen. Suzanne … [Read more...]

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