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Shakespeare groups provide opportunities for creative expression 

May 1, 2022 by Joshua Strange

The San Quentin Shakespeare Group performed scenes from Othello and original theater pieces in front of an audience of over 60 supporters and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Performances, Recently Posted

College distance learning brings higher education opportunities to prisoners

May 1, 2022 by Joshua Strange

Nothing about the study hall looks unusual — college students quietly busy themselves at desks, colorful educational posters decorate the walls, an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Recently Posted

NM court’s innovative approach to addiction

April 21, 2022 by Joshua Strange

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A judge in New Mexico has created an innovative drug-diversion program that doesn’t use the threat of jail time for convicted addicts in recovery, The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Human Interest, Recently Posted

Oakland-based reentry program offers legal help

April 19, 2022 by Joshua Strange

An Oakland organization is helping soon to be released and newly released prisoners negotiate a multitude of legal problems. Root and Rebound is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Re-Entry, Recently Posted

Transitions reentry program prepares prisoners for a future in the free world

April 19, 2022 by Joshua Strange

Significant job opportunities are available to the formerly incarcerated, says reentry teacher Philip Leonida. He has been teaching San Quentin’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Re-Entry, Recently Posted

DIY Credit Calculator Shorts 

February 28, 2022 by Joshua Strange

On May 1, 2021, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) increased the percentages for Good Conduct Credit (GCC) under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CDCR, Legal

Jobs Options for the Formerly Incarcerated

February 28, 2022 by Joshua Strange

Significant job opportunities are available to the formerly incarcerated, says reentry teacher Philip Leonida. He has been teaching San Quentin’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Money, Re-Entry, Recently Posted Tagged With: employers, Prison to Employment Connection

California expands resources for newly released

January 27, 2022 by Joshua Strange

California has just launched the nation’s first statewide coordinated effort to bolster the re-entry process, helping to support incarcerated people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Public Services, Re-Entry, Recently Posted Tagged With: California, reentry programs, REPAC

Markelle the Gazelle breaks barriers again

January 14, 2022 by Joshua Strange

Markelle Taylor, formerly incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, has broken the three-hour marathon barrier, according to the Marin Independent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Sports Tagged With: sports, ultra-runner

Pandemic creates job opportunities for former offenders

December 26, 2021 by Joshua Strange

The economic woes of the COVID-19 pandemic have a silver lining for many formerly incarcerated people who are landing jobs as employers struggle to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Money, Re-Entry, Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison to Employment Connection

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