Parole and Release

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...]

Growth in electronic monitoring doubles

December 2, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

The use of electronic monitoring (EM) devices in the United States has more than doubled in the past decade, with more than 125,000 wearing such … [Read more...]

50 men graduate from California Re-entry Institute

November 29, 2018 by Wayne Boatwright

The idea behind the California Re-entry Institute (CRI) is to begin the re-integration process in prison and continue support services once … [Read more...]

Former Wisconsin prisoner crochets hats for cancer patients

November 6, 2018 by Harry C. Goodall Jr.

Former Wisconsin prisoner Kurt Stapleton started crocheting hats in prison and now makes them for cancer patients, according to an article from ABC … [Read more...]

PRISON TO EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION (PEC)

October 25, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

Prison to Employment Connection (PEC) is one of the most valuable programs at San Quentin for men looking to the future. Twenty-two inmates graduated … [Read more...]

One member of Black liberation group paroles

September 30, 2018 by Joe Garcia

Black activist Debbie Sims Africa overcame a decade of parole denials and finally received her freedom after serving nearly 40 years within … [Read more...]