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Education over incarceration demonstrates success in youth diversion, report finds

July 11, 2024 by Stuart Clarke

Youth diversion away from the criminal justice system for those accused of delinquent behavior is increasing nationwide, according to the Sentencing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION, Research Tagged With: the Sentencing Project

Local band The Lemon Hammer performs classics for residents in Chapel A

June 14, 2024 by Stuart Clarke

There was dancing in the aisles and the playing of air drums during the foot-stomping and heart-pounding rock concert in San Quentin’s Chapel A on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ARTS, Recently Posted

Second chance at life

January 16, 2024 by Stuart Clarke

From 42 years on Death Row to SQ's Earned Living Unit A formerly condemned incarcerated individual is alive and thriving in San Quentin State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DEATH ROW, Recently Posted Tagged With: Death Row, Earned Living Units, Marvin Walker, San Quentin State Prison

Bill to allow a person with LWOP an opportunity to parole

January 10, 2024 by Stuart Clarke

North Carolina lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow those sentenced to life without parole to earn their way out of prison, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BOARD OF PAROLE HEARINGS, PAROLE & HEARINGS, Recently Posted Tagged With: North Carolina Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, Prison Resources Repurposing Act

Christian community honors Pastor Tom’s decade of service

January 6, 2024 by Stuart Clarke

The Christian community at San Quentin hosted a celebratory banquet for Pastor Tom Pham’s 10th anniversary of leading Bible studies. Food, fun, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recently Posted, Religious Programs Tagged With: Chapel B, Open Arms International Church, Pastor Tom Pham

Formerly incarcerated being denied licenses for occupations trained for while in prison

December 28, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

Felony convictions can prevent individuals from obtaining required professional licenses, hindering their chances for success after incarceration, The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: LEGAL, RE-ENTRY, Recently Posted Tagged With: Caitlin Dawkins, Jesse Wiese, Pell Grant, The Washington Post, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Supreme Court

STUDY: EDUCATION IN PRISON PAYS DIVIDENDS 

December 1, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

Educational programs offered to incarcerated people can reduce recidivism and enhance their chances of success after release, according to the Boston … [Read more...]

Filed Under: EDUCATION

INCARCERATED WORKERS PENALIZED FOR REFUSING TO WORK, DESPITE ENDING FORCED LABOR

November 30, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

Incarcerated persons in Colorado have been written up hundreds of times for refusing to work despite a recent constitutional ban on forced labor in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CONCEPT OF SLAVERY ALIVE AND WELL IN FORCED PRISON LABOR

November 29, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

The United States is one of only 17 countries that still impose state-sanctioned forced labor, according to a 2023 report by Walk Free, an Australian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Human Interest

NEW STATE CRIME: ‘AGGRAVATED DEATH BY DELIVERY’ 

August 13, 2023 by Stuart Clarke

Arkansas

Expansive criminal justice bills to protect public safety have been signed into law by Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.  Sweeping changes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CRIMINAL JUSTICE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL, Recently Posted

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