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New startup uses advanced analytics to reduce recidivism

May 30, 2023 by Joshua Strange

An innovative tech startup is helping to improve the criminal legal system’s handling of prisons, parole and probation to reduce recidivism and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted

Breaking the Silence

May 9, 2023 by Joshua Strange

For two lifers, the coronaviruspandemic had a silver lining San Quentin’s Darren Settlemeyer will never forget his first phone call with his son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, WALL CITY Tagged With: Health and Wellness

Prestigious French literary prize contenders judged by incarcerated 

May 1, 2023 by Joshua Strange

French flag flying in bright blue sky above the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

500 prisoners select winner ofGoncourt Academy Prize for literature A panel of incarcerated people has been chosen to pick the winning book for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AROUND THE WORLD, BOOK REVIEW, EDUCATION, Recently Posted Tagged With: around the world

Federal policy change will allow incarcerated patients to enroll in Medicaid prior to release 

May 1, 2023 by Joshua Strange

medicare vs. medicaid

For the first time ever, prisoners will be able to enroll in Medicaid and receive the federal health benefits prior to their release from prison or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: HEALTHCARE, MONEY MATTERS, Recently Posted

9th Circuit upholds reform measures 

April 29, 2023 by Joshua Strange

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a ruling enforcing reforms aimed to protect incarcerated people with disabilities in California’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, LEGAL, Recently Posted

ADVOCATES SEE PROMISING RESULTS FROM PRISON REFORM

April 29, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Advocates of criminal justice reform are pointing to promising examples of solutions that are reducing incarceration and improving community safety, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, Recently Posted

Growing research shows impact of poor nutrition on prison violence

April 28, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Studies: Healthy diets tend toreduce antisocial behavior,mental health symptoms Jokes about prison food are hardly new, but emerging research shows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, HEALTHCARE, Recently Posted Tagged With: Health and Wellness

EOP crafting program offers creative coping outlet to incarcerated patients

April 28, 2023 by Joshua Strange

A project that teaches incarcerated people to crochet blankets for donation to local animal shelters is inspiring participants and keeping needy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, MENTAL HEALTH, Recently Posted

CALPIA, The Last Mile applaud more than 50 graduates

April 27, 2023 by Joshua Strange

The California Prison Industry Authority and The Last Mile held their first graduation ceremony at San Quentin since the beginning of the pandemic in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, PRISON PROGRAMS

Federal legislation to lower cost of phone calls

March 21, 2023 by Joshua Strange

Lower phone call costs are on the horizon for America’s incarcerated people, thanks to new federal legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden … [Read more...]

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