Parole and Release

Some law enforcement and victim advocates oppose Proposition 57

April 30, 2019 by Administrators

Some police and victim advocates claim a recent court ruling could lead to the early release of many violent and sex offenders, reports the Times … [Read more...]

Collateral consequences of incarceration still linger

March 8, 2019 by Amir Shabazz

Jay Jordan’s story is an example of the barriers the formerly incarcerated face when trying to make a new life outside of prison. He was paroled in … [Read more...]

Texas program produces more than 350 entrepeneurs from prison

March 7, 2019 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

Texas has graduated more than 2,000 individuals from a prison entrepreneurship program. Upon release, some of these graduates have gone on to create … [Read more...]

Some states seeking input on wrong parole decisions

March 6, 2019 by Noel Scott

Some states are still seek- ing input from the wrong people on parole decisions a Prison Policy Initiative report maintains. The report says the … [Read more...]

More job opportunities opening up for formerly incarcerated

February 23, 2019 by Amir Shabazz

More job opportunities are opening up for parolees and others with criminal records, according to CNBC.com. The Prison Policy Initiative estimates … [Read more...]

Parole and probation create huge drain on state resources

February 6, 2019 by lloyd payne

Parole and probation are creating a huge drain on some state resources, according to The Crime Report. “Probation and parole were envisioned … [Read more...]

Organization helps newly released find jobs

February 4, 2019 by Richard B. Evans

A Michigan organization is working to help former prisoners succeed when they are released, flintside.com reports. “Prejudice against formerly … [Read more...]

Bay Area reentry event empowers 68 female parolees

January 17, 2019 by Ike Dodson

SAN FRANCISCO ― Jasmine Washington lifted the lapels of her sleek blazer and boldly strutted between rows of fellow women parolees at the … [Read more...]

CA court orders new board hearing for youth offender William Palmer

January 10, 2019 by Joe Hancock

A California State Court of Appeal ruled that the Board of Parole Hearings (Board) denied parole without considering the youth of William Palmer, who … [Read more...]

SB 1437 eliminates felony-murder rule

December 26, 2018 by Rahsaan Thomas

Due to a change in the felony-murder rule, starting Jan. 1, codefendants will no longer automatically be considered guilty of murder for participating … [Read more...]