By Alfred King, Journalism Guild Writer Approximately 43% of people released from the San Francisco County Jail were rearrested within a … [Read more...]
Ex-felon joins judicial commission
Wrongfully convicted Hakim Crampton recalls his generation was told while growing up that “We were going to be dead or in prison. And we believed it,” … [Read more...]
California legislators want to streamline re-entry
New "one-stop" program would acknowledge many hurdles for returning citizens Congresswoman Karen Bass is spearheading legislation to create a … [Read more...]
A profile of success: Antwan "Banks" Williams
Ear Hustle cofounder has lasting impact on his community - both inside and out of prison Antwan “Banks” Williams, 31, one of the co-founders of … [Read more...]
Formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs successful in business
Entrepreneurship does not define where you have been, but where you are going. Formerly incarcerated Teresa Hodge, Marcus Bullock, and David Figueroa … [Read more...]
TRUST facilitators go home but find new blood to lead
Great companies and organizations are the ones that can stand the test of time and San Quentin’s T.R.U.S.T rehabilitative group is one of those … [Read more...]
Governor Gavin Newsom reversed 46 parole grants
It’s still too early to tell if Governor Gavin Newsom marches to his own drum— or if his tenure coincides with Governor Brown’s agendas, reported … [Read more...]
San Quentin News staff member David Lê paroles after 13 years
In prison, David B. Lê, 35, is known to many as “the professor.” After serving close to 13 years of a 40-years-to-life sentence, he paroled from San … [Read more...]
Construction training offers increased job opportunities
A vocational program is changing lives and instilling hope for a positive future for San Quentin prisoners. The construction skills … [Read more...]
New York considers elderly parole law inmates 55 and over may see relief
There is new legislation being introduced in Albany, NY, that would allow inmates that are 55 years of age to be eligible for parole after serving 15 … [Read more...]
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