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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: 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...]

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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: Most Read

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: 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: Recently Posted Tagged With: California, Public Services, 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: Most Read 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: Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison to Employment Connection

Polanco family files suit over death of highly-regarded sergeant

November 11, 2021 by Joshua Strange

The family of a beloved San Quentin correctional sergeant who died of COVID-19 filed a wrongful death lawsuit against prison officials. The federal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: COVID-19, Featured, Recently Posted, Staff Profile Tagged With: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, cdcr, correction officers, COVID-19, legal

San Quentin appeals record COVID fines

November 11, 2021 by Joshua Strange

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San Quentin State Prison was fined $421,880 for COVID-19 workplace violations, the Sacramento Bee reported. San Quentin’s penalties topped the list … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: COVID-19, legal, San Quentin State Prison

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