Money

California $200 Gate Money Insufficient

August 28, 2021 by Vincent O'Bannon

California gives newly released prisoners $200 to help them make a new life, clearly nowhere enough for a realistic new life. The $200 is the same as … [Read more...]

Occupational licenses out of reach for most felons

March 16, 2020 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

People who have served time in prison are likely to find many occupational licenses unavailable to them – licenses that are necessary to earn a … [Read more...]

Hidden costs of incarceration costs families billions

March 16, 2020 by Alfred King

There is a huge hidden cost of incarceration that is born by friends and families of prisoners, the Marshall … [Read more...]

Funding for higher education in prison

March 16, 2020 by Timothy Hicks

Incarcerated men and women seeking a college education face challenges due to funding restraints, a new report finds. Funding for incarcerated … [Read more...]

Prosecuted Louisiana warden pleads guilty to fraud charges

August 14, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

A former Louisiana prison warden has pleaded guilty to federal fraud and conspiracy charges. “He’ll pay for it ... prison time will be recommended … [Read more...]

GEO Group sees drastic drop in stock value

August 14, 2019 by Anthony Manuel Caravalho

The value of stock of one of the major operators of private prisons recently dropped 16%. The stock decline happened after major institutions … [Read more...]

Report: Prison commissaries have legal monopoly

July 10, 2019 by Kevin Sawyer

lack of competition results in soaring costs for prisoners The costs taxpayers spend to incarcerate men and women are often augmented by prisoners … [Read more...]

Louisiana prisoner denied life saving medical treatment

May 1, 2019 by lloyd payne

Three Louisiana prisoners are suing the state, claiming inmates have been denied life-saving drugs be- cause of cost, The Advocate reports. They … [Read more...]